Franchoice News

March 31, 2009 // Franchising.com // Eden Prairie, Minnesota - Whether you're chatting with friends at a party or just exchanging pleasantries with an acquaintance at the local garden store, there's one painful subject that keeps coming up: unemployment. Every time we utter: "How ya doin'?" we brace to see if an awkward conversation follows. Are they unemployed? Is their spouse facing a layoff? While no one wants to admit to the shame of unemployment, the awareness that networking is all-important forces people into these awkward conversations.

If we're fortunate enough to be employed, the first thing we want to do is offer hope and help. But with the unemployment rate over 8%, neither is in ready supply. That's why FranChoice, the nation's leading provider of free franchise buying advice, has launched a campaign to provide an additional resource to those seeking to replace an executive-level job...

CEO Jeff Elgin Discusses State of the Franchise Industry on C:Suite Sit-Down January 28, 2009 // Franchising.com // Eden Prairie, Minn. – Jeff Elgin, founder and CEO of FranChoice, recently sat down with Jenna Lee of FOX Business Morning C:Suite Sit-Down to discuss the current state of franchising, as well as the industry's outlook for 2009.

Elgin, an expert on the franchise industry, feels that franchising and other small businesses will be the cure for an ailing economy in 2009 by creating many new jobs. And, while a recent report issued by the International Franchise Association stated that 2009 will be a tough year for franchising, Elgin pointed out that franchise ownership provides another employment avenue for those who have been laid off...

January 26, 2009 // Franchising.com // Eden Prairie, Minnesota - Although retailers are licking their wounds after reporting their worst holiday shopping seasons in years and President Obama began working on an economic stimulus package long before his inauguration, not everyone is bemoaning the current economy. There are a number of resourceful entrepreneurs who decided to make lemonade from the lemons of 2008 by purchasing their own businesses with the help of franchise companies.

Franchising, whose catch phrase is: "in business for yourself but not by yourself," makes up a significant portion of US businesses. According to recent surveys, 1 out of every 12 businesses in the US is a franchise and franchise businesses employ more than 14 million Americans...

Franchise Referral Company Believes in Giving Back to Those Who Serve Eden Prairie, MN, /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hedy Margolis, Center Manager for the Rocky Mountain USO at Denver International Airport, has announced the acquisition of a new motorized cart to provide transportation for wounded soldiers returning to the U.S. via the Denver airport.

The vehicle was purchased from funds raised at one of the national conferences held by FranChoice as part of a teambuilding event to connect franchise consultants with representatives from over 60 national franchise concepts. FranChoice is the premier network of franchise referral consultants in the United States, providing free help to consumers looking for their ideal match in a franchise business...

FranChoice suggests you work with your local franchisee to get the best pricing and customer service on your holiday home update projects

December 03, 2008 // Franchising.com // EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - Quick! Can you tell me the names of three franchises that aren't food related? Are you stumped? Most of us can easily recognize many national food franchises but aren't aware of the numerous service companies that are also important franchised businesses. If you're having company this holiday season and have a home-improvement "to do" list, consider the benefits of working with your neighborhood service franchise.

"Your local sign, home improvement, carpet installer, painting company and many more are most likely franchised businesses," said Lori Kiser-Block, President of FranChoice, Inc...

November 25, 2008 // Franchising.com // EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - There are many reasons people may feel sadness around the holidays but dissatisfaction with a career ranks pretty high on countless lists. "We always see an increase in people checking out franchise ownership towards year-end," said Lori Kiser-Block, President of FranChoice, Inc., a national franchise consultant company that helps individuals find their ideal fit in a franchise business. "While people are reflecting on what they are thankful for, they may also be thinking of the goals they have yet to accomplish and the dreams they want to pursue."

The holiday season is a great time to assess a current situation and maybe look into other career options, suggests Kiser-Block...

One Alternative to Those Hit by Unemployment May Be Franchise Ownership

November 18, 2008 // Franchising.com // EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - With the nation's unemployment rate at 6.5% - the highest rate since March 1994 - many of those unemployed people are looking for an alternative to finding another job. "We see this happen in cycles," said Lori Kiser-Block, President of FranChoice, Inc., a national consultant company that helps individuals find their ideal fit in a franchise business. "Whenever the unemployment numbers rise, we find more and more people interested in franchise ownership."

There are a number of reasons people look to franchising as a solution to their current joblessness, said Kiser-Block. "Many of the displaced workers are executives with great business experience and high incomes...