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      <title>101 Best Franchises to Run From Home</title>
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        <p>Make a living in your skivvies? Believe it. </p>
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      <title>How are Franchisees Dealing?</title>
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        <p>We spoke with several franchisees to see how they're overcoming obstacles.</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:49:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Research a Franchise</title>
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        <p>One of the most important parts of buying a franchise is doing your homework.</p>
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      <title>Turn it Up in the Down Turn</title>
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        <p>Bad economy? Forget about it. Why now is a great time to buy a franchise.</p>
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      <title>Back to Basics</title>
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        <p>Starting a franchise in a small town helped these family-focused entrepreneurs bring in big profits.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Business Mentoring</title>
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        <p>Years of managing and running businesses inspired one man to help others do the same.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Overrated Small Business: Franchises</title>
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        <p>You probably know someone who would love to start a business—they're just waiting for the right idea. </p>
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      <author>Matthew Bandyk</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>5 Most Overrated Small Businesses</title>
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        <p>Some start-up ideas get more attention than others—and undeservedly so.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Balancing Act</title>
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        <p>The kids may keep them busy, but these franchisees make sure they’re hands-on owners.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>The 2008 Fastest-Growing Franchises</title>
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        <p>The fastest-growing franchises for 2008 are putting the pedal to the metal.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>He Said, She Said</title>
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        <p>Our experts weigh in on the ups and downs of buying a franchise fresh out of college.</p>
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      <author>U.S. News Staff</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:52:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Running Start</title>
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        <p>There's no easy button for starting a franchise, but there are lots of programs to lend a helping hand.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>It's Here!</title>
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        <p>Dig in to the 29th annual Franchise 500® to find the best business for you. </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>What You Must Know About Franchising</title>
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        <p>Are you ready for franchise ownership? Our expert gives you an inside look.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Our No. 1 Franchisee</title>
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        <p>Check out the new No. 1 on the block.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:16:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Expensive Mistakes to Avoid as a New Franchisee</title>
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        <p>Learning from those who've gone before you is a great money-saving tactic when building a business. </p>
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      <author>U.S. News Staff</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Spurring Diversity Among Franchisees</title>
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