FRANCHISING ARTICLE INDEX
Articles about franchising your business; What you need to know.
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You Want to Start Franchising, Can You Sell Them?
Unless you have a business model that already targets a certain population (such as professionals required to have specific licenses) it is important to identify who you will target to become a franchise owner.
Finding a Franchise Site: Buckets of Water, Nothing to Drink?
Sometimes it is the ability of being able to find the right site quickly that will seal the deal, after all time is ticking. So let’s explore exactly what you can expect when trying to find a site that will please your new franchisee and meet your specifications.
Write Yourself Into Franchising Success
You’ve probably heard the age-old question: “If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, did it make a sound?” The following modern update is more relevant to a franchisor: “If you create a great system and you’re having a hard time attracting franchisees, is your message really getting out there?”
I Want to Start Franchising My Business; Beware Who You Use
How do you know whether or not the franchise business you are talking with is not just a 'documention factory' churning Franchise Disclosure Documents? What can you do to prevent making a huge mistake by putting the faith of your future franchise system in the hands of the wrong company?
Finding Franchise Locations: We Make it Easy
It is a well known fact that real estate location is one of the most important contributing factors to the success of your new franchisee. When selecting a location you must take into consideration site selection, zoning, demographics and cost analysis.
Franchising is Not a Parent / Child Relationship
If you are thinking of franchising your business then you must first accept that it is the franchisee who will determine your success, and your relationship with them will determine their happiness. It all starts with the franchise development process.
Creative Franchise Financing With Retirement Funds
Did you know that a franchise purchase can be financed with one’s own retirement funds (IRA, 401(k), etc.) before retirement age without incurring additional taxes or penalties?
Business Opportunity, License or Franchise: There are a Few Differences
A quick description of a business opportunity would be where one company provides the opportunity, for a fee, to another company or individual to go into business. Sounds like a franchise? It’s close and even competent legal counsel can have difficulty sorting one from the other.
Franchise Registration: Some States are Tougher
As you may already know, the Federal Trade Commission regulates the Franchise industry. The required set of disclosures mandated by the FTC to offer the sale of Franchises are collectively known as the "UFOC."
The Franchisor’s Biggest Mistake
Okay, so imagine for a minute that all the paperwork is done, your franchise structure has been created, money has been paid and you have been approved to award franchises.. Congratulations!! Now what?
