Coming attractions.(includes related articles)(franchise trends)

From: Entrepreneur | Date: January 1, 1999| Author: Tiffany, Laura | Copyright information

The emerging franchising trends were evident in the results of the 1998 Franchise 500. The breakthrough winners to get the top award were the brothers at Yogen Fruz. Their victory showed that entrepreneurs can be as competitive as franchising veterans.

Franchise trends: What's hot. What's not. What's next.

Like any great awards show, this year's Franchise 500[R] was full of well-earned victories, as well as a few surprises. Kudos to the brothers at Yogen Fruz, this ye...

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