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Unsung heroes of franchising
McDonald's (MCD), Popeyes (PLKI), Domino's Pizza (DPZ), and Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) are all part of a
growing contingent on Main Street that is poised for growth this year. The franchising industry has become
an integral part of the American economy, contributing 3.5 percent of U.S. GDP, or $472 billion. It's expected
to create more jobs and grow faster than the rest of the private sector in 2014, according to research
conducted by IHS Global Insight for the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation.
Overall, the number of franchise categories is expanding into nearly every nook and cranny in the
marketplace. Here we profile entrepreneurs who have reaped millions by carving a toehold in novel market
niches where they could leverage their skills and past experiences and capitalize on some big trends in the
U.S. economy, from doggie day care and mosquito exterminators to shipping depots. Read on to learn
lessons from eight franchise owners who have moved beyond some well beyond the million-dollar
annual sales mark.
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Mr. Soul Jun 11, 2014 12:49PM
My earlier comment must now be on the editing room floor.
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Are you the franchisee for Soylent Green in your Obamaville neighborhood?
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madeinusa1959 Jun 11, 2014 2:00PM
isn't it odd that Obozo and cronies all claimed victory in Iraq ...and victory over Al Queda....
look at the real news....Iraq is being taken over by Al Queda....again....
Obozo will do nothing...
its what happens when an idiot is in the white house...
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My husband was impeached Hillary Jun 12, 2014 11:20AM
Ugly old Hillary is the most cheated on woman in world history But she can leave him She needs
her man even though he mistreats her What a sad weak "feminist"
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Out You Go Jun 11, 2014 12:34PM
Camp Bow Wow. Good idea, but why spend the money to buy into the company for a franchise
when you can do the same thing yourself. In most cases I'm all for a franchise, but this is one that
you can go it alone. Why not, they did it.
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Harry A Jun 11, 2014 11:42AM
Then there is Bow Wow. Instead of spending a lot of money for a stranger to watch a pet. I ask my
brother. No cost and the pet is in trusted hands and not a stranger.
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R G Jun 11, 2014 11:16AM
avatar Surprised fantasy sports industry wasn't mentioned. I see statchat.com doing very well offering
fantasy league rankings.
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Ned Kat Jun 11, 2014 11:49AM
Im still going with the E-Cigs. ground floor growth potential. said it before and saying it again.
Thanks for the Promo.
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BeingHonest080312 Jun 10, 2014 7:42PM
Not surprised at the Brightstar Care buisiness raking in millions. But, I do not believe it is the aging
"baby boomers." In fact, what are Baby Boomers? Have not babies "boomed" for ages? I believe it
is more the "ask your doctor" ads addicting and killing people slowly. Those ads should be
outlawed but when we have outlaws for leaders, what can we expect. In my area, I see all sorts of
"home health" and "hospice" along with "assisted living" and new and bigger nursing homes
springing up. And, the local legal drug dealers are making home deliverires now like pizza. When
the whitecoats and legal drug lords make people too weak to get to the legal drug store, they take
the pills out to them until they call the funeral home. I hope God returns and destroys this nation
soon!!!!
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