Why not get a Starbucks Franchise? As a now iconic brand associated with coffee, Starbucks clearly has one of the most successful business models in the new century. But with strong competition and the global recession, is Starbucks such a good investment? The answer is yes, you know why?

Simplified and clear outlines of the total cost of a franchise and ongoing fees will help an investor choose which franchise opportunity is a plausible business option for them. For many franchise investors costs are a major hurdle when starting a business, and many want a simplified answer in dollar terms. The basic fees can be separated into the following categories:

The results are quite promising considering the effects of the global recession in the UK. However, uk franchises are taking more than twice the time to break even from the initial investment compared to regular periods of economic stability.

For many freshly redundant individuals courtesy of the 2009 recession, that are now investing in their own small business franchise and becoming the employer, the franchise is becoming popular, that’s for sure. Sad to say, this is not a popularity contest; popularity will mean nothing when you realize all your redundancy payment went to the franchisor’s pocket in vain.

Subway franchise business is expanding fast in the Middle East. What’s left for the international franchise investor after fierce competition hits them?

McDonalds is not only a fast food business franchise. They invest and own some of the most valuable real estate property around the globe making McDonalds one of the top property investment companies worldwide.

Although much of India’s retail sector is heavily affected by economic recession, McDonald’s has benefit by the slowdown and is planning to expand, according to Amit Jatia, chairman of McDonald’s in western and southern of India. Why success in India has not been seen in countries in the Middle East where the fast food industry is still struggling with recession?

Must read before signing: 10 things you must know about franchise contracts. Reading the small print and asking questions can save you from a franchise calamity.
Many people are turning to owning a franchise as an alternative to the standard corporate job. They’re attracted by the empowerment this strategy represents, and the control they’ll have over [...]

Subway - Founded: 1965
Franchising since: 1974
In 1965, 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and family friend Peter Buck opened Pete’s Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. With a loan from Buck for only $1,000, DeLuca hoped the tiny sandwich shop would earn enough to put him through college. After struggling through the first few years, the founders changed the [...]