Thursday, March 12, 2009

Are Donut Franchises Recession Resistant?

According to this recent article I found by Entrepreneur.com about Dunkin' Donuts, the answer is yes.

The article talks about the belief that whether we are in a recession or not, businesses like Dunkin' Donuts that offer basic and value orientated products (like traditional coffee) tend to have a built in resistance to economic downturns because consumers are reluctant to eliminate ritual expenditures like their morning coffee.

The article also mentions that Dunkin' Donuts is the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world with nearly 8,000 locations around the world. And despite the recession they are still looking to expand in the US by offering large area development deals in certain areas and states. According to the article, the ideal Dunkin' Donuts franchisee has a net worth of $1.5 million and liquid assets of at least $750,000, and should ideally have some restaurant or food service experience.

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Saturday, March 7, 2009

How To Save Money When Starting A Franchise

Good and informative article posted by Entreprenur.com that talks about some of the ways you can possibly save some money when doing a franchise opportunity start-up. Some of the legit ways and areas mentioned for potential savings include:
  • Trying to negotiate some of the Franchisers Fees
  • Negotiating good lease terms
  • Construction or build out costs
  • Equipment costs

You can view the full article here.

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