http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342113777512336.html?mod=dist_smartbrief SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 FRANCHISING In With the New As more boomers retire, franchisers set their sights on a much younger crowd By JONNELLE MARTE There’s a youth movement brewing in the franchising world. Usually, franchisers don't want to gamble on young entrepreneurs—they prefer seasoned managers who have built up lots of savings to plow into the venture. Now a host of companies are rethinking that logic. ...

http://columbus.bizjournals.com/atlanta/othercities/columbus/stories/2009/09/28/smallb1.html?s=sbc:3&b=1254110400^2161071&page=3 Small Business Center | Advice Library Advice Library: advice from business experts Friday, September 25, 2009 Homework still best path when franchise bug starts biting Business First of Columbus - by Cindy Bent Findlay For Business First Success is sweet for Chris Bukovac, and her story should resonate with those pinched by a stubborn economy and looking to start ...

http://memphis.bizjournals.com/triad/othercities/triad/stories/2009/09/14/smallb1.html?s=sbc:1&b=1252900800^2078921&page=2 Small Business Center | Profiles Friday, September 11, 2009 Business in a box: Franchising can be easier, tougher route for entrepreneurs The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area - by Matt Evans Staff writer Twenty-two years up in the air — literally — was enough for Brooks Mayson. He wanted a street-level career, and he wanted to make one for himself. So in the fa ...

http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/franchising-101-dont-do-it-alone/ Posted 08.18.2009 Franchising 101: Don’t do it alone Matchpoint Consulting guides lost career seekers By Patricia Kaowthumrong , The state of the economy has propelled many to rethink their career paths. Instead of waiting around for that second job interview, self-employment is now an attractive option. However, just the thought of starting a business or a franchise can be daunting. That’s why potential franchisees can turn to Match ...

Business Friday, Jun. 19, 2009 Is a franchise for you? If you’ve ever thought about getting into the franchise business but weren’t sure about it, MatchPoint consulting network may be able to help. Jim Sebastiano, owner of the Columbia MatchPoint service, takes clients through a six-step process to identify which franchise business would be best for them. And, sometimes, he helps people figure out they don’t have any business opening a franchise. The process takes about two months. “We really make th ...