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The Great Recession and the Real Estate Sector

Posted by Franchise Grade Team August 1, 2016

It’s been almost a decade since the worst economic crisis in modern American history took place. The period between late 2007 and the summer of 2009, known as the Great Recession introduced severe economic conditions in the United States including high unemployment, declining real estate prices, high mortgage foreclosures and tight credit markets. Now, as economic conditions have improved and there has been a return to economic normalcy, there remains economic uncertainty remains in the minds of some people. This translates to some apprehension on the part of potential home buyers.

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The Right Industries for Franchising

Posted by Franchise Grade Team December 1, 2014

The franchising business model works better in some industries than in others. That’s why more than half of all franchisors are concentrated in just ten industries. Would-be franchisees would do well to consider the fit of the franchising business model to the industry they are thinking of entering when deciding whether or not to buy into a system.

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The Most Important Buying Decision You’ll Ever Make

Posted by Franchise Grade Team September 9, 2014

Once you’ve decided which franchise to buy, what is the most important buying decision you’ll ever make to ensure its success?

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Understanding the ROI of Social Media Marketing

Posted by Franchise Grade Team May 24, 2014

Before assuming you know that social media is where every franchise needs to be, let’s take a look at some numbers:

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The Only Personality Type You Ever Need To Hire

Posted by Franchise Grade Team February 25, 2014

The personality type of your staff determines your business’s success.

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The Number One New Way To Finance A Franchise

Posted by Franchise Grade Team January 8, 2014

There is a lot of conflicting data regarding small businesses’ ability to access capital in today’s sluggish financial markets. This relates to all small businesses including franchises.

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