One totally new wrinkle: a new concept called Motorola Webtop, which docks a phone to a small laptop, that basically turns the phone into a laptop.

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As you take these small steps you might discover that the new concept you are thinking about already exists.

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Now, investors looking to own a franchise of a hot new concept can get in on the ground floor with some interesting small chains that are just starting their bid to become national brands.

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