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History is a great teacher if we let it be. You can learn how to avoid some of the pitfalls of failed franchises. Franchises are thought to be safer than a traditional start-up because of its history, but sometimes a franchise fails as a whole or on an individual level. What can you learn from someone else's mistakes? more »

Franchises in the home decor industry are good business opportunities for creative people. The industry has a variety of niches with markets that are almost always in season. Since shelter is a necessity, the potential for finding customers is enormous. Picking a franchise is likely be the hardest part of starting this business. more »

Starting up any business can be a hard,but starting a franchise business, while providing benefits in the form of brand name and advertising, can present special issues. In this how to, we'll look at the path to success for buying a Chick-Fil-A franchise. more »

When you have a successful business, you may benefit from a business franchise, which gives you the ability to pass your business model on to an independent operator. A business franchise also helps you dominate the market without the upfront costs of owning and operating all the businesses yourself. more »

KFC, home of the original recipe fried chicken, is a chicken restaurant chain based in Louisville, Kentucky. KFCs around the world serve 12 million customers daily according to KFC's website. The franchise started in 1952 and is currently owned by Yum!Brands, owner of A&W, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. more »