Purchase of a cleaning franchise could provide the ideal way for individuals looking for flexible hours and job security to make extra income while making an investment with long-term potential. But certain aspects must be carefully considered prior to making this type of business decision. Buildingstars and Stratus Building Solutions require minimal initial investments, with …

Starting a Smoothie King business can be an exciting venture for entrepreneurs who wish to establish themselves in the smoothie market; however, startup costs may be prohibitively expensive. Prospective franchisees must conduct extensive research to assess whether they can afford the startup costs. This process should involve reviewing all financial requirements of their franchise and …

As a Raising Cane’s franchisee, your profitability depends on a few key elements such as commercial lease rates in your location, product demand in your local community, and labor costs. Operating expenses include food ingredients and equipment costs, utilities bills, rent/mortgage payments, employee salaries and advertising costs. Utility rates will depend on where your business …

Quiznos started franchising in 1981 and quickly established itself as one of the nation’s premier sandwich franchises, boasting an extensive global network of locations. Franchisees must be prepared to make an extensive initial investment; starting a traditional restaurant typically costs anywhere between $211,859 and $326,549. This figure encompasses architectural needs, equipment purchases and initial food …

An affiliative leadership style prioritizes emotional needs of team members and fosters an environment conducive to communication, helping employees recover from periods of uncertainty such as company mergers or staff cuts. Affiliative leaders place emphasis on building their teams and avoiding conflict while providing constructive feedback when necessary to encourage team members in meeting performance …