West Virginia Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in West Virginia? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, West Virginia offers exciting potential for franchise success. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in West Virginia is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in West Virginia.

Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in West Virginia.

The Challenges and Rewards of Launching a New Franchise

Franchisors find new opportunities in many places. An entrepreneurial spirit and business savvy can often turn an idea into reality. Take the case of Dan P. White, who is a marine biologist by education. His desire to protect the environment for future generations led him to start an environmentally-friendly franchise operation called Rapid Refill Ink.

Joan Szabo
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Area Developers: How Do They Do It-and Why.

John D. Prince is a franchise owner on the grow. His current flags include Applebee's, Aaron's, Famous Dave's, and Hooters. His holdings are concentrated mainly in Utah, where, owing to the state's unique liquor laws, he also owns and operates three private sports bars. He got involved in Applebee's by necessity, when his Ponderosa Steakhouses were tanking in the early 1990s, and has steadily added new sites-and new concepts-ever since.

Eddy Goldberg
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The Acquisition Fast-Track

Steven Rogers has set his company apart from the crowd with a winning formula on acquiring franchise systems in the residential services field. As president and chief executive officer of the Franchise Company, Rogers has amassed 9 franchise operations that provide services to more than 400,000 customers through a network of more than 2,000 franchisees employing 8,500 workers.

Joan Szabo
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Unlocking the Power of Retirement Funds

Finding innovative financing strategies can be worthwhile, especially if they lead to multi-unit franchise ownership. One method you may want to look into involves the use of retirement funds to invest in some of the nation's most attractive franchises.

Joan Szabo
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Finding Ways To Satisfy Your Most Important Asset

Joan Szabo
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Julia Stewart of IHOP: Making the Partnership Work

Julia Stewart is a very persuasive woman. As president, CEO, COO and director of IHOP Corp., she is, she says, using all her skills as a communicator, persuader, and collaborator, to revitalize one of the oldest and best-known foodservice brands.