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Brightway Insurance moving in, looking for franchisees

by Monica Mendoza Published: May 2,2012

Tags: Brightway Insurance, Colorado Springs, David Miller, franchise

Florida-based Brightway Insurance is looking for people interested in opening one of its insurance stores in Colorado Springs. The company’s CEO David Miller said he expects to expand his franchise into the Springs this year. He wants to open 40 stores in the state. It might seem like a big goal. But, Miller started the [...] [...]

Which Wich opens at University Village

by Amanda Miller Published: March 20,2012

Tags: Colorado Springs, franchise, Growth, Jobs, sandwich shop, Which Wich

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches opened the doors at its first Colorado Springs location today. The shop at University Village on North Nevada Avenue is franchisee Jeff Gordon’s first in Colorado Springs, although he owns seven of the sandwich places in South Denver. And he plans to open another on North Academy Boulevard near Kelly Johnson [...] [...]

Hoff & Leigh/O’Neil merger to focus on downtown (access required)

by Amanda Miller Published: February 17,2012

Tags: franchise, Hoff & Leigh, o'neil group

Hoff & Leigh is expanding its commercial real estate business with a business focus that will range from the heart of Colorado Springs to out-of-state business prospects. [...]

Sandwich chain expanding into Springs

by Amanda Miller Published: January 24,2012

Tags: Colorado Springs, franchise, sandwich shop, Which Wich

A new sandwich franchise is slated to open in University Village this March. Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is a Texas company with locations in 22 states, including 12 in Colorado. “Outside of Texas, we have more stores in Colorado than anywhere else,” said Which Wich communications director Hala Habal. “Our Colorado franchisees have a really [...] [...]

Franchise options fewer for entrepreneurs (access required)

by Amanda Miller Published: September 9,2011

Tags: entrepreneur, franchise

When Rob Taylor borrowed $5,000 to buy a Chick-fil-A franchise 21 years ago, he did it because he wanted to be his own boss. Franchising holds the same allure today and continues to draw entrepreneurs. Interest in franchise ownership historically rises during economic downturns and this one is no different. But buying one isn’t as [...] [...]

Franchise not a guarantee of entrepreneurial success (access required)

by Rebecca Tonn Published: June 19,2009

Tags: franchise

So, you want to start a business and you’ve determined that purchasing a franchise is right for you. You’ve also found a concept that fits your lifestyle and you’ve talked with your lawyer and accountant about a development plan. Guess what? You’re not done yet. You’ve thought about everything to make things go right, but [...] [...]

Would-be entrepreneurs eyeing franchises (access required)

by Rebecca Tonn Published: June 18,2009

Tags: franchise

When people find themselves without a job (read, laid off because of the economy), it opens new chapters in their lives. But the declines on Wall Street and Main Street have led to increases in entrepreneurship. Nationally, new business activity increased in all regions (except the Midwest) during 2008, according to the Kauffman Index of [...] [...]

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