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I just read an article in Inc. magazine titled, “Why every company needs a jerk.” In a nutshell, the article says smart entrepreneurs have someone by their side who will be brutally honest when leaders need it most.
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Home Instead Senior Care franchisee Steve Boos has always followed his heart in business, starting when he worked in the paper industry for a company that was focused on reducing waste in paper manufacturing. So it’s not surprising that a stint in the Army Reserves and a year in Iraq drastically changed his career path.
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As jobs lose earning power and dry up in some industries during difficult economic times, finding a new career can become all the more challenging. One career recently highlighted by the International Franchise Association is a smart choice for 2012 — senior home care franchising. That’s because the numbers of seniors, along with their needs, continue to increase no matter what is happening with the economy. The International Franchise Association has ranked the Home Instead Senior Care network among the top 12 premium franchise systems under $50,000. And together with the Small Business Administration, the Home Instead Senior Care network offers would-be franchise owners tips on what to consider before buying a franchise.
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It gets pretty old saying the same things over and over again, so it’s so great when someone else says it for us. A recent article on cnbc.com says what we’ve been saying: Franchise brands need to find new and different ways to get their information out on the internet and to validate their brands because prospective franchisees won’t necessarily go directly to them in the early stages of their research.
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An interview with FirstLight HomeCare CEO Jeff Bevis.

Best in Category - Food Franchises
Here are the top rated franchises for 2011. Franchisee Satisfaction Award winners in the Food franchise category. Request your FREE franchise information from these top franchises to learn more about franchise opportunities in your area.

Jet's Pizza
Category: Food

Honorable Mentions - Food Franchises

Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Category: Food
Toppers Pizza
Category: Food
Marco's Pizza
Category: Food
Bruegger's
Category: Food
Papa Murphy's
Category: Food
Voodoo BBQ & Grill
Cash Req: $150,000     Total Inv: $340,500 - $625,000
Category: Food

Who says you can’t mix business with New Orleans style pleasure! Our franchisees benefit from our passion for extraordinary food, great atmosphere and sound business sense. If you’re looking for an award-winning franchise opportunity that instantly distinguishes itself from the competition with an unrivaled product in an otherwise comparable BBQ industry, then welcome to VooDoo BBQ & Grill and our unique “New Orleans Style” BBQ. We offer an innovative opportunity in a growing industry by leveraging a proven concept that adds New Orleans flair to everything from our expanded menu to our mouth-watering taste. Come share in our magic!

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Charley's Grilled Subs
Category: Food
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group
Category: Food
Great Wraps!
Category: Food
Happy and Healthy Products, Inc.
Category: Food
MixStirs
Category: Food
Straw Hat Pizza
Category: Food
Jack In The Box
Category: Food
Simple Simon's Pizza
Cash Req: $25,000     Total Inv: $15,000 - $125,000
Category: Food

Simple Simon's Pizza is an operations driven company that emphasizes quality, service and cleanliness. We provide the best product at the very best price every day.

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Jamba Juice
Category: Food
Russo's New York Pizzeria
Category: Food
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Category: Food
Zoup!
Cash Req: $150,000     Total Inv: $219,900 - $432,600
Category: Food

With the same “Everything Matters” philosophy that ensures quality, satisfaction and convenience for customers, Zoup! has created the infrastructure, systems and support programs that give franchisees the tools they need to build their own successful businesses. In addition to the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind, exciting business that has a proven record of success, Zoup! franchisees enjoy a strong niche positioning consistent with consumer preferences, and availability of great territories.

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