Retail in the Urban Neighborhood

According to Christy Fisher, author of “City Lights Beckon to Business,” more businesses are finding success in the inner city by catering to the needs of the under-served population.  This article discusses inner-city retail opportunities and summarizes how a recent UWEX study quantified market demand for a new grocery store in the central part of Racine.

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Restaurant Franchising in Small Towns

Until recently, most towns with less than 2,000 people were too small to support a franchised restaurant outlet.  This article looks at the benefits of co-branding for fast food franchisers and convenience store or gasoline stations.

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