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After the Franchising Process, Know What to Expect
August 30, 2016 by
Let’s pretend for a moment that you are in the future and have already completed the franchising process. Yep, not too long ago were looking to franchise my business and found the best damn franchise development company, The Franchise Maker, to help you. Now, you have awarded a bunch of franchises and it’s come to…
Making Sense of the NLRB, Franchising & Joint Employer Relationships
February 27, 2016 by
Bad news always seems gets more press than good news, right? If you’re one who has kept your finger on the pulse of the franchise industry then you probably know about the claim filed by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) against a well-known fast food restaurant franchise system, challenging their franchisor and franchisee relationship….
Franchising is About a LITTLE of a LOT, Rather Than a LOT of a LITTLE!
August 30, 2014 by
As a business owner, you are on a continual search for ways to improve your bottom line (i.e., increase sales, increase profits, reduce costs, etc.). When the idea of duplicating your business and adding locations enters the equation, more than likely you look at the numbers and try to make a determination as to whether…
Does Franchising a Small Business Mean You Have to Lose Control?
July 18, 2014 by
You are a hardworking entrepreneur, who is running a successful small business. Your customers are impressed with your business and you are often asked about more locations. However you have some real reservations about expansion, and are particularly worried that expansion means losing control of what you started. Does franchising a small business mean that all…
Does Your Business Measure Up For Franchising
December 13, 2012 by
A while back you started your business and it has been doing great. You have survived recessions, pandemics and maybe even natural disasters. Things are humming along quite well. Perhaps you have a team running your business and you find yourself not as involved in day-to-day operations. You have morphed into the role of a…
Why Franchising a Company is the Least Expensive Option for Growth
May 3, 2011 by
There are times when the best way to GROW a business is to add a new location or two. And if money isn’t an issue, then opening additional company-owned locations would be the best method of expansion for most businesses (read about the differences between company-owned growth and franchising). But it can get really expensive!…
There Are NO Stupid Questions about Franchising!
April 5, 2011 by
The decision to franchise is a big one. Are you asking the right questions? Over the last few years so many “drop ins” have entered the franchise development industry. Be watchful of deception out there and make sure you are talking with franchise developers. You need to ask the right questions about franchising to ensure…
