| With higher fuel prices we are starting to see a heck | | | | our nation's addiction to Middle Eastern Foreign Oil. |
| of a lot less traffic. This is very good for our lungs and | | | | Okay, so how does this information or obvious news |
| the planet claim environmentalists and no matter what | | | | help you? Well, think about it for a second, if cycling is |
| you think about Global Warming, it makes sense not to | | | | the new "in thing" and you are in the market for a |
| pollute the air. Many folks are deciding to ride bikes to | | | | franchise; why not consider a bicycle store franchise? |
| save fuel and save money and why not you can also | | | | That's right sell bicycles to all the consumers who want |
| help your waistline, stay in-shape and perhaps save | | | | to save money? Make money by saving people |
| money on health care too! | | | | money, sounds like a win/win situation. |
| But did you know that bicycle sales are up some | | | | Of course, you must do your due diligence before you |
| 300%? This is even higher than scooter sales at the | | | | buy any franchise offering, and you need to |
| motorcycle dealerships. Interestingly enough, I am not | | | | understand the terms, the royalty payments and the |
| surprised bicycle sales are up that much, in fact, I was | | | | purchase requirements that are required to maintain |
| a recent customer buying a new bicycle for all the | | | | your franchise; namely how many bicycles do you |
| same reasons above. Yes, like many consumers, I am | | | | have to buy to hold your franchise agreement or |
| voting with my dollar against high-gasoline costs and | | | | dealership contract in affect? |