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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...

A comprehensive and accessible companion to a proven business model, this book shows how to franchise an existing business, supported by case studies, data, and research reports on the franchise industry. For small to medium sized businesses, franchising can lead to successful and profitable growth, and plays an important role within the US economy. Utilizing a proprietary dataset with the most up-to-date statistics regarding a range of franchising trends, this analytical guide is based on mana...

Essential guidance for entrepreneurs setting up a new business. This title provides information on the three most common ways of starting a new small business: Getting started in business - the basics of starting from scratch; Becoming a franchisee - the ins and outs of buying a franchise business; Buying a small business - how to go about buying an existing small business.

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...

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...

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 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...

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.

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...