America’s tax code took a huge growth spurt with Obamacare, creating plenty of headaches for taxpayers, but new opportunities for the tax preparation business. Update on Liberty Tax Service We recently sat down with Martha O’Gorman, the Vice President of Marketing for Liberty Tax Service for an update on the tax preparation business. Last year […]
$1 Billion fro-yo market creates huge opportunities for immigrant entrepreneurs Overview Let’s YO!, a self-serve yogurt concept developed by Eric Casaburi, the founder of Retro-Fitness gyms, is on the cutting edge of new franchise opportunities. The frozen yogurt or “fro-yo” industry has projected annual revenues of $935 million by 2017, driven by health-conscious Americans and […]
America’s fitness industry is now a $24 billion business and is forecast to grow 23 percent over the next ten years Over the past two decades, America’s fitness industry has enjoyed dynamic growth, despite the ups and downs of the economy. Now a $24 billion industry, it services some 51 million Americans of all ages […]
Building on skills learned in the restaurant and child-care industries, Greek immigrant Peter Luckeris invested in a fitness franchise, and realized his American dream. When Peter Loukeris arrived from Greece on a student visa, it was not with the idea of becoming an American citizen; he just wanted to get an education and see what […]
Take advantage of America’s $34 billion love affair with pizza. America’s love affair with pizza is hard to miss. Drive along any shopping area in the United States and you’re sure to pass a few pizza establishments. This passion for pizza has created a sizable opportunity for franchising as Julian Angelone, co-founder of Ronzio Pizza, […]
Insights and lessons from the front line on how to run and operate a successful franchise business. Buying a franchise is a great way for immigrants to get onto the entrepreneurial ladder in the U.S. Here, Abdul Filali, Moroccan immigrant and Ronzio Pizza franchisee tells you what it takes to succeed.
If you’re looking for a powerhouse franchise, an established force that has a vast, international reach, you can’t do much better than Subway: If you’re looking for a powerhouse franchise, an established force that has a vast, international reach, you can’t do much better than Subway. With 35,954 locations in 98 countries, the company, based […]
Holiday Inn offers a chance to profit from the recognition of a well-known brand in an immigrant-friendly company. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in the United States—or many other countries—who isn’t familiar with the Holiday Inn name or its offshoot brand, Holiday Inn Express. With 1,863 hotels in the U.S., Holiday Inn Express provides […]
Why you must read the fine print of your franchise contract. Jitu Ishwar moved from Mumbai in 1996 and devoted himself to success in the hotel industry. Now he owns three franchises in California: Holiday Inn Express, Marriott’s Fairfield Inn & Suites, and Super 8. All located in Ukiah, Calif., they bring in around $3 […]
A careful strategy helps a newcomer from India build three thriving franchises. Jitu Ishwar moved to Redwood City, Calif., from Mumbai in 1996, determined to run his own business. Like many of his friends who had come to the United States before him, he figured he’d buy a hotel franchise. And that’s what happened in […]
