15 Fresh New Franchise Opportunities

(TopNewFranchises.com The franchise blog) Franchise industry scouting report TopNewFranchises.com reports the sighting of 15 new franchise opportunities. They range from mobile video game franchises for hot dog and pizza franchises to flip-flop shop franchises to tax preparation franchise to pet care franchises and everything in-between. Check them out:

New Entertainment Franchise

New Food Franchise

New Wine Bar Franchise

New Staffing Franchise

NEW FOOTWEAR FRANCHISE

New Senior Care Franchise

New Organic Spa Franchise

New Sports Training Franchise

New College Sandwich Franchise

New Pet Care Franchise

New Senior Care Franchise

New Tax Preparation Franchise

New Bookkeeping Franchise

New Salon Franchise

New Pizza Franchise

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Franchise Helps to Mobilize Older Americans

Sometimes rewarding franchise opportunities remain undiscovered because their appeal is hidden in plain sight. Take American Ramp Systems, for instance. I assumed they were in the “ramp” business: not exactly the sexiest of franchise concepts. But after receiving several calls from the persistent and earnest Ronn Dmitrik, I agreed to take a closer look. I soon realized I had overlooked a very compelling and undiscovered franchise opportunity. It turns out that ARS franchise owners are not simply in the ramp business. They are truly in the business of helping people in need, of removing the barriers that keep them from living life to the fullest. By helping others, ARS franchisees are achieving both financial and personal rewards for themselves.

Removing barriers, fulfilling dreams

Over 16 million Americans rely on wheelchairs or other devices to move from place to place, with increasing numbers of our aging population adding to that number every day. Some of these Americans are temporarily non-ambulatory, recovering from accidents, surgeries or sickness. Others will permanently rely on wheelchairs and other devices. Many of these individuals find the homes and buildings they once navigated with ease suddenly filled with insurmountable challenges and hostile barriers. Until a few short years ago, the available options consisted of permanent wood or concrete ramps that were logistically daunting and often economically infeasible.

An innovative, patented solution

American Ramp Founder Julian Gordon decided to change all that. An aeronautical engineer by training, Gordon devised and patented an innovative, low-cost modular metal ramp system that could be used for residential, commercial or municipal applications on either a temporary or permanent basis. After developing and refining the American Ramp Systems marketing, sales and installation systems, Gordon decided to make his system available to quality franchise owners. Today, there are more than 20 American Ramp Systems franchisees providing greatly needed ramp systems and rentals to individuals, groups and institutions in their communities.

Make a living. Make a difference.

American Ramp Systems franchise owners meet the needs of the fastest-growing demographic group in America: those 85 years and older. It’s estimated that by 2010, over 20% of the population will be members of this group. By offering both rental and purchase options, American Ramp Systems franchise owners also meet the needs for temporary and event-related ramps. ARS rentals enabled actor Christopher Reeve to reach the stage during his promotional tour, has made it possible for disabled veterans to visit the traveling Vietnam War Memorial, for students to accept their Harvard diplomas and for countless grandparents to spend holidays visiting their children and grandchildren. If you’re a people-oriented person looking for an opportunity to not only make a living, but to make a difference, the American Ramp Systems franchise is one you should look into.

Is the iSold It UK Franchise in Trouble?

Editor's Note: This post is about a rumor that has not been confirmed by the company. We have contacted iSold It US & UK for confirmation or denial, and will post their response as soon as received.

Unconfirmed allegations are emerging that the UK franchise developer for iSold It, Entrepreneur Magazine's Top New Franchises for 2007, has been struggling and is now in voluntary receivership.

Franchise Pick reader CHANCE left this comment April 5 on a related post ( Is iSoldit a Great Franchise Opportunity? ):

...YES the UK area developer is belly up. Online Revolution Ltd The Head Franchisor of iSold It in the UK went into voluntary receivership today.

Here is one gov’t posting:

UK business credit reports, risk scores, annual account and company filings online from UK Data LtdCompany

Details - I SOLD IT ON EBAY GB LTD
Registered No.05597190
Address:60 STATION RD, QUENSFERRY, DEESIDE, CH5 1SX
Type:Private Limited with share capital
Incorporation Date:19-10-2005
Recent Changes:
27/03/2007 Dissolution or striking-off document filed - First notice from Companies House to dissolve company in 3 months

According to a post on AmITheOnlyOne.org, a website critical of the eBay drop-off franchise model and iSold It, claims "Information is scarce and choppy

but here's what we have so far":

Online Revolution the company that purchased the UK rights to franchise iSold it in England have effectively run out of money and fell into receivership today. The 2 company stores have closed their doors and the 5 privately franchised iSold It stores are all waiting for news about what we do now?

According to the post, seemingly written by someone in the UK, most of the staff at the UK head office were "sacked." The writer alleges that pressure is being exerted from iSold It to keep the news quiet:

iSold It has put a gagging order on Franchisees talking to anyone about their businesses or even sounding negative to one another. Yet, as always they still continue to sell franchises!

Phillip Molloy the head franchise owner for the UK is starting to get worried and their rescue plans have serious flaws.

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