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Looking Into the Filta Group

December 7th, 2009

Many people long to take control of their lives by going into business for themselves.  It is unfortunate that high cost of business ownership keeps many from being able to realize this dream.  However, there are options for people who want to invest in business ownership but don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars in capital.  With Filta, business ownership is more accessible than ever before.  Filta franchise ownership can put you on the path to financial security as your own boss.

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Filta franchises are small, home-based businesses.   Filta owners provide in-demand services for today’s food-service and retail industry.  Filta owners work alongside the restaurants and other businesses inside their territories providing customers with a means to run their businesses more proficiently and to cut costs.  Filta offers two innovative services, FiltaFry and FiltaCool.  These services provide beneficial environmentally friendly kitchen solutions within the food-service and associated industries.

The FiltaFry service is a comprehensive fryer and oil management service.  FiltaFry benefits fast food restaurants, fine dining establishments, hospitals, schools and anywhere that foods are fried.  The FiltaFry service is much more than just a waste oil removal service.  With FiltaFry, Filta franchisees help customers actually reduce the amount of oil they use by as much as 50%.  FiltaFry operators also provide a full fryer management service that helps customers operate their fryers more efficiently, use less energy and promote safety in the workplace.

FiltaCool brings all of this efficiency and saving to the area of commercial coolers.  Many customers who use FiltaFry can also benefit from FiltaCool, as well as anyone who uses commercial refrigeration units in their business.  FiltaCool filters regulate humidity, minimize bacteria and gas buildup, reduce odors and improve the efficiency of coolers.  FiltaCool filters keep produce and other perishable goods fresh longer and minimize loss due to spoilage.  FiltaCool can increase the longevity of cooler units!
Both of these amazing and marketable services are provided by Filta owners at their customers’ places of business.  Filta is an completely mobile van-based business.  Since Filta franchises are not dependent on a service location, they can be easily run right out of the owner’s home.

As a Filta owner, you bring both of these outstanding and high-quality services directly to the customer’s place of business.  Since Filta is a mobile operation, there is no worry about location, or paying out rent every month for office space.  Most Filta owners run their businesses from the comfort of home.Perhaps the best part of Filta ownership is how very inexpensive it is to get started with your own Filta business.  An investment of less than ,000 can have your franchise up, running and making you money.  The start-up cost doesn’t just include the equipment and franchising fees either.  Filta also provides new franchisees with total training, both in class and in the field, to equip owners with all the tools necessary to succeed.  Filta even helps new franchisees establish a starting customer base.

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Filta Solutions For Your Kitchen

December 7th, 2009

When trying to improve your business, it can be a real challenge to find ways of  improving efficiency and minimizing loss without sacrificing the quality of your product.  Fortunately, whether you sell flowers of fried chicken, Filta has two great ways to save big money in your business while still providing your customers with all of the excellence they have come to expect from your business.  Filta’s services are all environmentally friendly and make it easy than ever to embrace green business while improving overall operations.

Filta’s success owes to its two outstanding and innovative services, FiltaFry and FiltaCool.  These impressive and unique services are specifically created to improve efficiency and worker safety in the kitchen while minimizing waste and energy consumptions.   Filta is entirely mobile and will come to you around your schedule.

FiltaFry, Filta’s premier fryer and cooking oil management service, has been helping restaurants and other commercial kitchens save big money since 1996.  Filta technicians use a top of the line micro-filtration process to clarify the oil in your fryers.  This remarkable system removes up to 99% of the particulate matter that degrades oil, spoiling its flavor and rendering it useless for fryer.  Filta also offers total fryer maintenance and cleaning as part of the FiltaFry service.

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You can reduce your kitchen’s oil consumption by as much as half, with FiltaFry.  FiltaFry will leave your oil tasting fresh again, doubling its usable lifetime.   Your Filta technician will have your fryers running more efficiently and will work with your staff to teach them better frying techniques so that you can use less energy and oil while improving the quality of your fried foods.  With FiltaFry caring for your fryers, you no longer have to worry about employees being injured during the dangerous tasks of fryer maintenance either.

Now with the addition of FiltaCool, Filta brings all of the benefits of Filta to commercial coolers too.  From grocery store walk-ins to flower shops, anyone who uses commercial refrigeration units in their business can save big with Filta.  FiltaCool filters are small and discrete, but there is no denying their impact.FiltaCool filters completely transform the internal environment inside your cooler.  They help maintain steady temperatures, regulate humidity, eliminate gases and odors and prevent bacterial growth.  As a result, your produce and other perishable goods will stay fresh and usable for longer.  By using FiltaCool filters in your refrigeration units, you will also use less energy and your units will be subjected to less wear.   FiltaCool filters can help add years of usable life to your commercial cooler.

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Secrets of Successful Franchises

December 6th, 2009

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There are many things said about succeeding in franchising, and sometimes, it can be all a bit much to wade through. However, having some insider tips to franchising can be a big benefit to those just starting out in franchising, or for those who may just be considering buying a franchise. Getting a good look at industry insights and the forumulas that others have used to be successful franchisees can be a great way to really get off on the right foot.

Making sure that you have a good cushion at start up is a smart thing to do. Be sure that your capital budget covers the sometimes slow start up times and that there is a sufficiant amount of funds to take care of any period where things may not be as forward moving as you’d like them to be. Many franchisees fail due to not thinking ahead in this respect and this is a vital thing to remember- that in every business there will be slow periods, and usually those at start up are the ones that catch people off guard. 

Having a clear understanding of not only what your customers want, but what they are looking for in advertising can also benefit. Being able to track the way that they spend, as well as the times they spend it and on what is something that you can integrate into any business and see better results for having done so. Showing your customers you care about their opinions and their needs is also something that has been a long proven way to connect with them and to earn their business.

Knowing your customer base and following the trends there is also very important. If you are not getting out there and really making sure you know all the ins and outs about what your customers want- then you may really be setting yourself up for a fall. Being able to not only know how much they spend, when they spend and how they spend but also what they are really looking for and what sort of advertising speaks to them is another area where many franchisees don’t look before they leap and this is a big mistake.

Being able to know when to ask for help, guidence or insight will help you to be more in tune with their way of doing things and better enable you to move forward to the sort of success you would both like to see.

Being able to keep a clear line of communication, suggestions and questions open with your franchiser is something else that is a benefit that many do not avail themselves. Usually, your franchiser has already been tracking the trends, knows what works and what does not- and they are generally open to your input based on what you have also seen.

Being a successful franchise owner does not have to mean going it alone- and that is one of the many benefits of franchising. Often times, people feel like there is a great deal of hype about franchises- but there is a reason, statistically, franchises do fare better than independent businesses. Being able to have not only the backing of a name that people know and trust, but access to the methodology that they have already been using is a great benefit as well. Just take some small things in to consideration as you begin your franchise and you will find that it all works out in a much more smoothly running, profitable business for both you and your franchiser.

Have additional franchising questions? Get more franchise information with a real business example at Filta Fry .  Additionally, you can get more information about an emerging franchise by going to filtafry.

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Is Franchising Right For Me?

December 6th, 2009

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You might have been considering buying a franchise as a way to become self employed and have a more stable financial future. There are many questions that you may have, but before you really get into researching the different options out there for you in franchises, you may want to consider first, the questions that you should be asking yourself.

Being a franchisee is all about determination and being able to understand that franchising is much like any other business. You’ll have times where it is a little unsteady as you catch your bearings, and you’ll need to knock on some doors. Being a self starter and being able to balance things is a great first step, but also, you’ll need the motivation and drive to make a success of yourself and sometimes, that means facing the frustrating times with courage and thinking ahead.

Understanding that running your own franchise is going to be a great deal of work, and that may impact your lifestyle is also another thing that many people do not consider. In the start up phases, it can sometimes be a bit stressful, so making sure that you have the full support of those close to you is also something to think about and be sure that everyone understands how this may change the way that you live your life.

Brand name is important, as well. If you feel that all the above hold true for you, start thinking about if you’d like to go with a lesser known franchise that may seem promising, or if you want to go with a bigger name brand- and understand that the more well known the brand is, the most costly start up can be. Thinking about start up costs and what you can afford is also a very important consideration before you research different franchise options.

Next, think about your long term goals and what you could honestly see yourself investing your time and energy in doing. If you feel that there is a particular industry that appeals, seek out the options there, but keep an open mind.

Think about the long term- and what you could honestly feel good about doing for a long time. If you find that there are some things that are just incomprehensible to you, that you just absolutely could not do- then don’t seek out those franchises in that industry.

Once you have asked yourself all of those personal questions, it’s time to think about the franchise itself. You should have a fairly sizable list of different franchises that appeal to you and reasons why they do.

Start doing a little homework and talking to people who know the franchise- the best references are those who have succeeded already, or are still making it work for them. Current franchisees can usually offer a greater perspective than those who may not have been so successful because they are making a success of themselves.

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Franchise Secrets: ROI Analysis

November 28th, 2009

With any investment it is good to have an accurate estimate on the anticipated return on that investment before committing to any monetary promises.  Franchising ventures are no exception to this general rule.In fact, this projection becomes even more valuable to someone who is interested in investing.

Unlike investments into real estate or stocks, the decision to buy into a franchise deals with not only a substantial financial commitment, but also demands a great deal of time and energy on the part of the buyer.Any expected return on investment should account not only for the amount of money invested into the business, but also compensate for the time spent creating and operating the business.  As such, for a franchise to be viewed as potentially successful the expected earnings from the business should be significantly higher than the returns from a similar financial commitment to a passive investment.

It is important to understand that, when purchasing a franchise, higher initial investment does not necessarily translate into higher returns.  A great deal comes down to the ability of the owner to effectively manage the franchise and the marketability of the franchise in the purposed area of business.  For example, if the community consistently prefers hamburgers, then no amount of money invested is going to move fried chicken.Conversely, if the hamburger market of the same fictional locality is already fairly saturated, it's going to be very difficult to attempt to edge into that niche.

When deciding to explore the earning potential of a particular franchise, there is some very basic and very important preliminary research to be performed.  An excellent first step is to request a copy of the company’s Franchise Disclosure Document.  As a general rule, these documents relate information regarding the earnings of various franchises across the geographical boundaries of the franchise organization and can help in projecting an estimate of ROI for the area proposed for the purchased franchise.

The Franchise Disclosure Document will always give information about current and previous owners.You can estimate your ROI by talking to owners within the similar regions that you are looking to do business.  These same franchise owners can also form a backbone of a vital and invaluable support network for the new owner.

As mentioned above, another major factor in a franchise's earning potential lies in the owners own capabilities to effectively run the franchise.It is always wise to look for a franchise that uses previous experience and existing skills.  A person with an extensive background in restaurant management is obviously going to fare better as a restaurant owner than as a gas station owner.

Above all, it is important to keep realistic financial goals in determining what franchise is most suitable.  Taking into account the market in the proposed area, the earnings of franchises operating in similar locations, the time required to operate the proposed franchise and the owner’s ability to run the franchise in an effect manner can provide a good estimate of what one might expect to see in the way of return on the investment made into the franchise and the overall viability of the business.

 

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How To Find Franchises For Sale

March 4th, 2009

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There are more than fifty different types of franchises for sale; from automobiles, computers and fitness franchises to medical, real estate and food franchises. In general, you may choose a product or a business service franchise opportunity. As the owner and operator of a new franchise, you will be eating, sleeping and breathing your franchise business for years to come, so finding the right fit for your personality and goals is critical.

One way to find a franchise for sale is to check out a franchise exposition. For international franchises, you will want to head to Washington DC (March 20-22) for the 2009 International Franchise Expo. The same group also holds similar events for national franchising opportunities with the West Coast Franchise Expo (October 2-4, 2009) in Los Angeles, the Franchise Expo South (January 9-11, 2009) in Miami and Franchise & Financing Expos in Atlanta, Boston, Atlanta and North Texas. Before you attend one of these expositions, decide how much you have to invest, which type of business is right for you and consider your own personal background or skills.

Franchise brokers are another way to discover franchises for sale. In fact, they account for 10% of all franchise sales today. These people consider themselves advisors and business coaches and they’ll offer an impartial eye on your situation. These sales consultants will look at your experience, background, finances and goals to make a personalized recommendation if you’re feeling uncertain. The broker may also help you complete the franchise agreement paperwork. These services are free unless the broker gets the sale, so you know they’ll be working extra hard at matchmaking. When you visit a broker, be aware that they are only representing franchisors who pay them a commission. With so many other resources available, you may be skeptical about why a franchisor may choose to go the broker route at all if their business is so lucrative.

There is a wealth of information regarding franchises for sale. Whether it’s newspapers, trade magazines, business professionals, expositions or websites, you can find business guides to illuminate the best options for you. You may want to pay a small fee at www.fransurvey.com to hear directly from franchise owners about which opportunities or franchise systems are best.

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What You Should Consider Before Buying A Franchise

March 2nd, 2009

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A franchise allows you the ability to operate a proven business without taking all the normal risks typically associated with starting a new venture. As a franchisee, you’ll pay a fee in exchange for training, an operation manual and a marketing plan. The franchisor may also provide you with a location and supply discounts. The franchise opportunity is a valuable one because you can align yourself with a successful brand. Of course there are many things to consider before getting started.

Before buying, you must consider the various costs and financial implications of running your franchise business. You’ll have to pay an upfront franchise fee, which can be anything from several thousand dollars to a couple of million dollars. You’re essentially buying the name brand, the proven business model and assistance from the franchisor with this money, which is often non-refundable. Additionally, you’ll need to cover rent for your location and in some cases you may need to build a new location. You’ll have to buy inventory, supplies, fixtures, operating licenses and insurance.

When you own a franchise, you’ll agree to follow certain rules. For instance, you’ll need to pay continued royalties to the head company in exchange for the use of their business model and support services. You’ll also need to pay routine advertising costs for national campaigns. The franchisor may also dictate your hours of operation, employee uniforms, sign design, accounting procedures, discounts, suppliers and what goods or services you offer. You must always be careful to follow the rules of your new franchise, as described in the franchise agreement, because you can lose the right to your franchise if you breach the contract. Usually, the franchise agreement runs for 20 years. After that period, the franchisor may allow you to renew the agreement or he/she may raise royalty payments, decide upon new design standards or change your territory.

Before you decide upon a franchise system you’ll need to look at how much you have to invest, how much you can afford to lose, what your credit score is, what savings you’ll live off and where you’ll get financing. You’ll also need to consider whether to get additional technical experience, education or training to run your business most effectively. If you have experience as a business owner or manager, then you might want to choose that same industry. There are franchises available in the restaurant, auto, sports, business services, computer, video and retail industries, just to name a few.

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