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Ron discusses world domination and having fun while doing it.    How was Pizza Schmizza originally conceived and started? In 1993, Pizza Schmizza founder, Andre Jehan realized his destiny. Excited, he approached his father, Roger, with the good news. Roger quipped ‘Pizza Schmizza – Get a real job!’.  The name stuck, and the rest is … Q&A with Pizza Schmizza, Ron Berger, Chairman/CEO

What is Liberty Tax Service like and why is Tax Preparation a great industry to start a business in today? Liberty Tax is the fastest-growing retail tax preparation company in the industry’s history, specializing in individual tax preparation in over 3800 brick-and-mortar locations. Each office provides computerized income tax preparation and electronic filing options.  Other … Liberty Tax Service Sits Down With Franchise Gator To Help Us Better Understand The Tax Preparation Industry In General And Liberty Tax In Specific.

Ron has an extensive background in franchising.  He has managed a number of franchised and other companies since 1974, including National Video (746 units) and The Pro Image (240 units), and served on the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association in the 80’s, the 90’s, and until 2010. How was Figaro’s originally conceived … Ron Berger, The Chairman/CEO Of Figaro’s Pizza Discusses Their Proven Franchise System

Brad discusses the unique business opportunity Cti offers and why with a start up cost of only $5,000 and no royalties or franchise fees, you can’t go wrong. How was your opportunity originally conceived and started?  The owner/founder, Kevin Rosenberger was a pool deck applicator who was installing River Rock on his pool decks.  The … Q&A with Concrete Technology Inc., Brad Hieneman, Vice President and Partner

Dan discusses the booming travel industry in general and Cruise Planners in specific in the below interview. According to US Travel.org, as air travel gets more complicated, time consuming and expensive, cruises are becoming more and more popular. They are now one of the top vacation choices among Americans of all ages. This makes getting … Q&A Interview with Cruise Planners/American Express, Dan Hicks, Director, Franchise Development

How was your franchise/opportunity originally conceived and started? Comfort Keepers® was originally conceived over 10 years ago by a home care nurse who spent much of her professional life caring for the medical needs of home bound seniors. It became obvious to her that there was a real need for non-medical home care for this … Q&A with CK Franchising, Inc. VP of Franchise Development Jim Brown

How was your franchise/opportunity originally conceived and started? We developed our company over a period of 12 years, from 1994 2006. We had developed a branch office system of approximately 30 offices across Florida doing Business Brokerage. We had many inquiries from people who wanted to join us from outside of Florida but declined them … Q&A with Murphy Business & Financial Corp. CEO Roger J. Murphy

QUESTION: I was wondering if it’s a good idea to start a franchise business during these uncertain economic times? Thank you, Confused in Colorado ANSWER: Dear Confused: The answer to your question is a resounding yes! By looking at opportunities that offer products or services that are still in need during times like these, you … Is it a good idea to start a franchise business during these uncertain economic times?