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Franchising
Franchising can be an excellent way to get into business. Buying a proven business system can greatly reduce the risk of business ownership. As with anything in business, however, care should be taken in researching different franchising opportunities. The following websites will help you with this. U.S. Small Business Administration resource guide for purchasing a franchise. U.S. SBA Advocacy section has additional information on franchising.
Internatioal Franchise Association The Center for Total Quality Franchising The Federal Trade Commission franchise and business fraud information. FranchiseTimes section for franchise research and resources. Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise Zone-includes articles and resources about franchising. Bibby Group includes articles about issues concerning franchisors and franchisees Online listings of franchises: The Franchise Registry
FranNet A national franchise locator company that provides free education, research tools, and information on numerous franchise selections- Contact Jim Hansbrough at (913) 660-0622.
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2007 Success Stories
Video of the 2007 award recipients. The 2007 Emerging and Existing Businesses of the Year are: A Box 4 U Wichita CHC Creative Remodeling Lenexa Chavez Restoration Lawrence and Topeka Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates Wichita Fox Pavilion Hays Front Row Sports Garnett JC Mortgage and Title Company Junction City Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza Overland Park KC's Cippi Salsa Hugoton and Kismet Pony Express Service Center, LLC Hanover Protown Glass and Body Protection Sensei Salon Emporia Smith Audio Visual, Inc. Topeka Sunflower Gymnastics Burlington, Emporia, and Osage City Sunflower Home Health, Inc., Garden City The Decorum, Pittsburg The Feathered Nest Belleville The Western Times Sharon Springs Wheat State Pizza Lawrence (with other locations throughout Kansas and Missouri)
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