I just put franchises into http://www.clusty.com search engine with amazing results.

Hello
Good places are

www.franchising.com
www.franchise.org

then look for your areas of interest and then search for franchisees in your area and if new franchisees are allowed.

good luck.

Be careful Franchises usually have a very high start up cost and usually you do not see any profit for at least 5 years. A better way to go is starting a home based business using the network marketing system, this type of business was singled out by the US Chamber Of Commerce as being the business of the 21st century, it has been endorsed by such business stalwarts such as Donald Trump and Robert Kyiosaki just to name a few. Start-up cost should be around two - three hundred dollars, if you pick the right company this could be a great investment. But always investigate any company you are considering doing business with extensively.

Best Of Luck, Dao Marketing - Rick & Bonnie Mosca

Franchises have a high rate of success and are a good place to start for any new business owner, but be sure a franchise is really what you want to get into. There are many constraints with running a franchise and the start up cost for the more well know ones are huge.

http://jumpinjuiceandjava.com/start.htm

I recently began efforts to open a "Jumpin Juice & Java" location in Massachusetts. The franchise is fairly new and on the rise. I've had the opportunity of working with the owner's of the first and only New England store. They also own the rights to the New England Territory and are aggressively looking to expand their operations.

Jumpin Juice & Java is a coffee and smoothie shop that also offers a wide variety of food. They can be compares to Panera Bread, Starbucks, and other similar establishments.

Check out www.MyMonaVie.com/NMC It's an functional beverage opportunity.

Justinjoylife, if franchising is what you want to do, go for it.
But if you keep an open mind at exploring other opportunities out there, please do. Franchising costs not only money, but you have to have employees, and the profit really after expenses and all is not going to be more than $80K-$120K/yr which compared to the effort and the timing is not worth it for me... I came from a family that had and still has a brick and mortar business and you have to pay me and I won't have one anymore... unless it is something exceptional.

It is better than a job for sure, but not compared to other opportunities.

My story? Left corporate America, with less than a $2000 investment in a very lucrtative home business I turned my annual income into a monthly income... really I am making more money than my doctor and my ex-boss... again, no bragging, or trying to impress anyone here, but I am trying to impress upon you what is possible with the right company and community that can support you.

If you still want to have a franchise... go for it and I wish you the best.

Two books I would recommend you but at Amazon or Barnes and Noble before you take action on this however:
-The 4-hour work week by Timothy Ferris (I work 20 hrs a week personally, but my goal really is the 4 hour week and I am setting it in motion. this book delivers what it says)
-Rich Dad Poor Dad by Roberty Kiyosaki

Take care,
Nik D'Angelo

Try WWW.FranchiseMatch.com/poconnell Good Luck

Here you do not need to pay just refer people to this site,you will be trained how to build your home business free
and start generating your residue income
http://www.mybuzzrocket.com/4765

You could always check out the site www.franchiseteambuilders.com

At FTB, we dedicate our time and efforts into helping our prospective franchisees get their business up and running without all of the headaches that come with it. We are a franchise consultant company that works with franchisees as well as franchisors to mediate in the sales and development portion of starting up. we have a proven system that walks the franchisee through the development process up to opening day. Feel free to check out our website for a list of our concepts. We are always getting more on board with us.

I can be reached at rweaver@franchiseteambuilders.com

It is time to be your own BOSS!!!!!

No matter how good the business system is, the business must be one
that "fits" you. It must be a business that builds on YOUR strengths
and talents.

Achieving your dream: It is good to understand your options and determine what is best for you.

The three basic options are:
1. Start a business from scratch
2. Buy an existing business
3. Purchase a franchise

I have just joined a group of Franchise Consultants. The company
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The services are free to you the prospective buyer. For more info,
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