In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: 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.
Summary: 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.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your scars are red or pink, selecting a concealer color on the opposite end of the color wheel will make them look less inflamed. The concealer may look very green in the packaging, but it will turn into a flesh tone when applied. Most concealers of this type will advertise that they are “redness reducing.” Similarly, if your keloid scars are more yellowish, look for a concealer with violet undertones. Unlike standard concealers, a filling formula is usually very sticky and slightly heavier in texture. It is designed to even out your skin to create a smoother surface. Filling concealers also come in green-undertones, so you can address any redness issues as well. It's very tempting to use a foundation that is lighter in tone, but that will only draw attention to the scarred area and make it stand out. Instead, test out a variety of foundations until you find one that blends seamlessly in with the surrounding skin. Test the color of a foundation on your jawline in natural light to select the best shade.
Summary: Choose a green-undertone concealer to neutralize redness. Go with a filling concealer if your keloid scars are heavily pitted. Select a foundation that closely matches your skin tone.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Whether it is medication for other disorders that often co-occur with DID, such as depression or anxiety, or whether it is making sure that your loved one goes to his appointments with his therapist, you will need to help him with both of these things. Keep track of what medications he is supposed to receive every day and make a schedule for therapy sessions and other appointments he may have. If your loved one is having trouble keeping a schedule, try creating a calendar with his appointments in it. If he has a smartphone, you can add a calendar to his phone that will give reminders of his upcoming appointments. While each person is different, there are some signs that nearly everyone with DID experiences before an episode or personality switch occurs. It can help to detect these signs so that you can prepare yourself mentally to deal with this person's alter. These signs include:  Recurrent flashbacks to abuse or bad memories. Depression or extreme sadness. Frequent mood swings. Memory loss. Aggressive behavior. Feelings of numbness. When your loved one experiences a personality shift, memories from his other personalities do not necessarily carry over. This can make it very hard to keep track of important items like wallets, cell phones, etc. Create an inventory of your loved one's important items and place notes or stickies on or inside the items with your name and phone number on them. That way, anyone who finds your loved one’s item can call you to return them. It is also important that you have a copy of all of your loved one’s important documents, including social security card, medical information, passwords, etc. People suffering from DID have almost always experienced abuse during childhood.  Self-harming behaviors, such as suicide, violence, substance abuse and risk-taking, are common in people who have DID. These behaviors tend to occur in those who have suffered abuse because they are used in an attempt to end their feelings of shame, horror, and fear spurred on by past abuse.  If you notice that your loved one has started developing self-harming behaviors, call your therapist or the police right away.
Summary:
Help get your loved one treatment. Know the warning signs of an upcoming episode. Keep track of your loved one’s possessions. Monitor for self-harming tendencies.