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Introducing the first official Star Wars knitting book – a deluxe guide to creating over 25 Star Wars knits based on the iconic global franchise. A cultural juggernaut, Star Wars has enchanted audiences for over 40 years with its classic tale of Good vs. Evil. When A New Hope burst onto the screen in 1977, science fiction was reinvented for a new audience of science fiction fans and Luke, Leia and Han Solo became household names, along with the terms such as 'l...

In 2011, the cinematic release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 marked the end of the narrative journey of the orphan boy wizard Harry Potter. Since the end of the phenomenally successful books and films, however, the Harry Potter franchise has continued to expand, generating new texts such as the Fantastic Beasts film series and the stageplay sequel Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – alongside other opportunities to revisit the magical universe such as the ‘Wizarding World of Ha...

This text focuses on the special issues and operational realities of running a franchise, rather than selecting or buying one. Coverage includes how to implement reporting procedures, create purchasing and inventory control policies, develop sales and marketing programmes, recruit and supervize employees, and more. Special chapters focus on resolving the most common areas of franchise/franchise conflict.

Franchising represents 35 percent of all retail sales in the United States - and may rise to 50 percent by the end of the century. Yet, while thousands have made the successful jump into franchising, many more never even open shop - usually due to lack of financing. This guide shows how to secure the money to buy any size franchise, from a $10,000 home-based business to a high-priced McDonald's. Included in this book is advice on: evaluating a purchase opportunity; recognizing "red flags" that s...

This is your one-stop guide to buying a homebased franchise. Join the growing ranks of entrepreneurs starting homebased businesses by exploring the exciting opportunities available in today's franchise market. "Ultimate Book of Homebased Franchises 2005/2006" provides comprehensive franchise listings targeted the expanding segment of homebased businesses. Focused on entrepreneurs seeking options beyond joining the 9-to-5 work force, this all-in-one guide delivers practical advice and an expert o...

In this book, Tomzack steers potential franchise buyers around the pitfalls, guiding them towards making a lucrative purchase. Spelling out what it takes to succeed, she helps would-be franchisees determine if the option is right for them. She reveals how to: find the right franchise and avoid the wrong ones; find the right location; match a franchise with personal finances and lifestyle; avoid the five most common first-year pitfalls; find the best sources for financing; choose a prime location...

In this book, Dr. Scott A. Shane systematically helps businesses assess the pros and cons of the decision to franchise. This book focuses squarely on the issues and challenges faced by franchisors. Shane answers key questions such as: What do successful franchisors do differently from unsuccessful franchisors? Why do some companies in an industry choose to franchise while their competitors don't? How does the decision to franchise affect your ability to compete with firms that don't? For busine...

Franchise Your Growth Expert franchise consultant Mark Siebert delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing the greatest growth strategy ever--franchising. Siebert tells you what to expect, how to move forward, and avoid costly mistakes as he imparts decades of experience, insights, and practical advice to help grow your business exponentially through franchising. Learn how to: Evaluate your existing businesses for franchisability Identify the advantages and disadvantages of franchising Dev...

Clive Sawyer, Managing Director of Business Options, one of the UK's leading Franchise and Business Expansion Consultancies, has collaborated with a number of top experts from the world of franchising to provide plain speaking answers to the most common questions asked by business owners when considering franchising. This book builds upon Clive's first book, the bestselling, "How to Franchise Your Business - The plain speaking guide for business owners" by addressing the common questions, concer...