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The Complete Guide to Franchises

AllBusiness.com

Today, franchises span dozens of industries and range from small home-based opportunities to global fast-food giants. The UPS Store: A top retail shipping, postal, and printing services brand. Innovation is often restricted to maintain brand consistency.

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Debunking 9 Myths of Franchising

Caring Franchise

Some franchises indeed demand a high start-up cost. However, there is a wide range of franchise opportunities with different levels of investment. For example, a fast-food chain might cost a few million dollars. But other types of businesses, like senior care, may be home-based, thus reducing the franchise investment.