Article: In order to open a Dunkin' Donuts franchise, you must have a net worth of $500,000 and at least $250,000 in liquid assets. Having the necessary capital available is essential for applying to become a Dunkin' Donuts franchise owner. The requirements for international franchising are slightly different, requiring at least $1,500,000 in liquid assets and $3,000,000 in minimum net worth as well as the intention and capital required to develop at least 20 restaurants. While you will be required to pay an initial franchising fee that ranges from $40,000 to $90,000 (depending on the type of unit you are looking to franchise), the costs will not stop there. You will also need to consider building and real estate costs, the cost of equipment and signs, the costs of licenses and permits, the cost of uniforms, the cost of insurance, etc. Expect to spend between $134,600 and $1,611,100 as your initial investment for a new restaurant. This does not include real estate costs. Dunkin' Donuts looks for candidates for franchising that have prior restaurant management or food service operations experience. In addition, they look for candidates that demonstrate the ability to recruit, train, maintain, and motivate a high-performing team as well as experience managing profit and loss operations. Finally, they also want applicants who have an understanding of real estate development. You will want to thoroughly evaluate your prior business experience before applying to become a Dunkin' Donuts franchise owner. The Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative offers a 20% discount on the initial franchise fee to qualified Veterans who purchase a Store Development Agreement for 5 or fewer stores. Dunkin' Donuts was ranked #15 in the 2011 "Franchise500" ratings for most popular franchises, and is #4 on the top ten list of popular franchises for military veterans. Dunkin' Donuts expects their franchisors to exhibit superior character. They focus on several key qualities found to be important to successful franchising. These qualities include: honesty, transparency, humility, fairness, respect, responsibility, and integrity. Before applying to open a Dunkin' Donuts franchise, it is important to evaluate your own interaction with these values to make sure you will be a good fit for the company and the brand. Ask yourself: are these values important to me? If possible, evaluate the ways in which you exemplify these values, particularly in the workplace. This will help you get a position as a Dunkin' Donuts franchiser. You will want to look at the market availability for Dunkin' Donuts franchises and see if there are available markets in your location of interest before proceeding with the franchising application. Markets are available in both the USA and Canada, with "highlighted markets" of particular interest in California, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, and Louisiana.. There are some locations considered "reserved markets." This includes most of New England, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nevada, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC. This means that the markets are reserved for existing franchisees. Some locations (including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Alaska are considered to be "future markets." These are markets in which Dunkin' Donuts has not opened yet and in which there are currently no development opportunities. There are also opportunities for international franchising. Dunkin' Donuts has franchises in over 60 countries and is looking for additional growth around the world. These events are planned by Dunkin' Brands for prospective franchisees, and provide the opportunity to meet franchising managers, find out how new franchises are awarded, and learn more about the Dunkin' Brands company.
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Ensure you have adequate capitalization. Appreciate the investment required for a franchise. Evaluate your prior experience and strengths. Determine if you qualify for the VetFran Incentive. Recognize the values of the Dunkin' brand. Assess market availability. Attend franchise events.
Article: Keep the pedals flat while you do this.
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Allow your bicycle to begin rolling. Slightly pinch the seat with your inner thigh. Pull on the handlebars to raise your front tire. Spin the handlebars while the front tire is off the ground. Catch the handlebars once they make a full rotation.
Article: Your doctor will give you advice on how to recover. She may recommend using crutches for a time or prescribe a program of physiotherapy. In a worse case, she may also give you a referral to a specialist who can better assess your injury. Many healthcare professionals recommend that you continue to move your ankle in case of a sprain. The joint will heal faster if you begin moving it without pain, in a full range of motion. However, muscle strains can be different. If you have injured a muscle rather than a ligament, your doctor might tell you to keep the foot immobilized for several days and prescribe a cast, splint, or brace to protect it. The aim is to keep you from further tearing the injured muscle. You should be able to use your foot again once healing has started. Once the swelling has gone down and the pain has subsided, you will be able to put weight on your foot again. Start slowly. Your activity should be light. You will probably notice some amount of stiffness or soreness at first. This is natural and should go away as your muscles and ligaments become accustomed to use again. Warm up and stretch before exercising. Increase the duration and level of intensity over a period of several days. Try a low impact exercise to start. Swimming, for example, is much easier on the feet than running. If you feel any sudden, sharp pain, stop your activity immediately. Your shoes should give you stable balance and not put you at risk of re-injury. High heels are out, obviously. Buy new shoes if you think that your injury was a result of insufficient cushioning. Arch supports might help, too, while another option is a therapy boot. These have velcro to ensure stability and make walking easier. You can get them from your doctor for between $100$200. Crutches can help you get back to your routine, if your recovery is a longer one or if you still cannot put full weight on the foot. The most common kind of crutch is the axillary crutch. To fit properly, the crutch should come about two to three inches below your armpit while you are standing up straight. Your hands will hang over the crutches and rest on hand-grips. Put your weight on the healthy side. Move the crutches in front of you and, shifting your weight to your arms, swing your body through the crutches. Do not support yourself on your armpits this can cause nerve damage. Rather, hold the hand-grips for support. Canes work slightly differently. A cane is not meant to be used on your weak side. Instead, it is meant to support the healthy side and the extra weight that it is bearing because of your injury.
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Follow your doctor's instructions. Keep joints moving, muscles immobilized. Start regular activity slowly. Wear a stable and protective shoe. Use crutches or a cane, if necessary.