Research Franchises Overview...

Research Franchises Overview

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Franchise 1 The UPS Store

The UPS Store is a franchise whose locations provide packaging shipping , copy and print services . In Cave Creek , expansion and growth of businesses and neighborhoods have set the tone for many years to come . There are many new strip malls being built and commerce is exploding to accommodate the many new neighborhoods of the area . The UPS Store is a good franchise for the area due to the need for specific services provided . Currently , there is an eight mile car

ride to the next available package and shipping service . Entreprenuer .com names the UPS Store in the Top 10 of fastest growing franchises in 2006

The UPS Store requires a minimum of 60 ,000 in liquid capital (savings stocks , bonds , mutual funds ) and 150 ,000 net worth requirement for purchase (theupsstore .com , 2006 . Although the initial investment is slightly higher than other franchises , the immediate benefit of the UPS brand name and pre-established corporate customers will bring higher initial profits . The UPS company is well known as a leader in technology development and provides the UPS Store franchises with unparalleled support and access to the corporate office for resources problem solving , and industry trends . The partnership with UPS allows franchises access to 25 years of proven marketing experience and demographic research . The UPS company includes franchises in many national marketing campaigns and works at local levels to increase brand awareness and drive customers to the UPS Stores

The UPS Store franchise would work in Cave Creek . There are not any other businesses currently providing similar services . There are many new facilities being built and a prime location would be easy to obtain With the highly recognized and respected UPS brand logo , the franchise is a good investment that will bring high initial profits and a strong quick return on investment

Franchise 2 Dunkin ' Donuts

Dunkin ' Donuts serves a variety of doughnuts , muffins , and bagels coffees , and fruit drinks . In Cave Creek , there is currently one small donut /coffee shop . The Krispy Crime franchise has recently gone out of business in the entire state which makes Dunkin ' Donuts an attractive franchise . In the future , there will be competition from Starbucks in the Cave Creek area , but many consumers are tired of high prices and seek a good tasting coffee and pastry at a lower cost . Dunkin ' Donuts has recently started serving espresso and other specialty coffees in addition to pastries , allowing direct competition with Starbucks

Dunkin ' Donuts has been franchising since 1955 (entrepreneur .com 2006 . The franchise currently ranks in the Top Ten for 2006 (entrepreneur .com , 2006 . The cash liquidity requirement for investment is 750 ,000 and net worth requirement is 1 .5 million (entrepreneur .com 2006 . In 2004 , Dunkin ' Donuts profits grew by 21 (DunkinBrands 2006 . Dunkin ' Donuts has strong brand recognition and explosive growth to serve as a strong spring board for franchisees . Dunkin ' Brands has capital resources to invest millions in research and development operational and infrastructure...