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Burger Chain's Health-Care Recipe

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:46:21 EDT

Four years ago, restaurant chain Burgerville agreed to pay at least 90% of health-care premiums for employees. Executives say the unusual move has saved money by cutting turnover, boosting sales and improving productivity.

Is a Franchise the Right Business for You?

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:41:00 EDT

It's tempting to pick a franchise based on personal experiences or love of the product. But the fact that you're smitten with the business or what it sells doesn't mean it fits your lifestyle, financial situation or long-term goals.

In With the New Franchisees

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:29:43 EDT

Usually, franchisers don't want to gamble on young entrepreneurs—they prefer seasoned managers who have built up lots of savings to plow into the venture. Now a host of companies are rethinking that logic.

Mogul Applied Franchising to Real Estate

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:39:14 EST

Art Bartlett wasn't the first to apply to home sales a franchise model more often associated with selling hamburgers, but he was the most successful.

Restaurants Look for Ways to Cut Costs

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:24:28 EST

Franchise restaurants are aggressively searching for alternative ways to slash costs, unable to pass on the higher costs to customers without losing business.

Want to Buy a Franchise? See What Survey Says

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:53 EST

Discerning investors who want unvarnished information about a franchise before buying have another item to consult: the franchisee-satisfaction survey.