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Wolters Kluwer

Business Owner's Toolkit: Should You Buy a Small Business Franchise?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a great article covering all aspects to investigate before buying a franchise. It includes a link to download a checklist of basic terms that might be in a franchise agreement.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Big Mac Index

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How fast can you say "twoallbeefpattiesspecialsaucelettucecheesepicklesonionsonasesameseedbun?" This question was asked of millions of TV viewers in the now famous 1970s McDonald's television commercial promoting the Big Mac.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Professional Sports: Underpaid Millionaires?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Over the last century, professional baseball has grown to become one of the most popular forms of American entertainment. Indeed, the sport's nickname - "America's Pastime" - has become embedded in the nation's lexicon. More than 60...
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The Franchise Doctor: Why Buy a Franchise?

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides general information about buying a franchise and gives examples of types of businesses that would support a franchise concept. Tips are given on how to franchise a business.