Tim Hortons is the name of a chain of quick service restaurants that began in 1964 in Canada, and which has experienced incredible growth in the years since then.  It was founded by and named after one of Canada’s most famous hockey players, who died in a tragic car accident in 1974.  After his death, the chain was taken over by his partner and investor, Ron Joyce, who has built the Tim Hortons franchise system into one of the biggest in the entire world. Read more »

In these unsettled economic conditions we find ourselves in, more and more Americans are coming to the conclusion that what was once considered “a great job” is no guarantee of long term employment anymore.  They thought they had chosen a career they would be in for the rest of their lives, but as many of them are finding out, there’s no such thing as a guaranteed job for life anymore.  And so many of them are looking to strike out on their own and start their own business, and one of the most popular ways of doing this is buying a franchise.  If you’re considering going this route, here are some tips on franchise information you need to know before investing your hard earned money. Read more »

Franchises are one of the best ways for a person to get into business for themselves.  With a franchise, the vast majority of the hard work has already been done, which takes a lot of the risk out of starting a business.  Make no mistake; there are still risks involved with buying a franchise, and no business is a guaranteed sure thing, but franchises have a much higher history of success than most independent small businesses.  That’s because you’re buying a proven concept, with a successful track record, along with a complete and thorough system for running your new business.  And fast food remains one of the best kinds of franchises for a person to buy.  Let’s look at some of the top fast food franchise opportunities.  Ideallyk, you want a franchise with a good track record, and room for growth. Read more »

Many people plan on having their own business someday. It has also been proven that you are much more likely to achieve success doing something you enjoy. If your passion is cars, then you are probably already “part of the trade”. You might be a mechanical technician, or a panel beater, or even a salesman. Regardless, your love for cars has lured you into the automotive industry. Read more »