The beauty of owning a franchise is that it lets you open a business without doing the hard work of building a brand — but in most cases, you’ll pay handsomely for the privilege of repping someone ...

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t takes money to make money — especially for would-be franchisees. Starting a franchise is no small expense, and when it comes to finding the funds it takes to launch a business, one size doesn't fit ...

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Dawn Mucci’s lice removal business had been operating for about a year in Toronto when she got a call from a woman in Sudbury asking to buy a franchise. “I didn’t have any franchises to sell because I ...

Starting a franchise can be an attractive path to business ownership, but the initial investment often deters aspiring entrepreneurs. While some franchises require a considerable investment, numerous ...

The beauty of owning a franchise is that it lets you open a business without doing the hard work of building a brand -- but in most cases, you'll pay handsomely for the privilege of repping someone ...