Franchise Articles

Jul 10, 2019

eBrochures in the Age of Customization

It’s the oldest customer service trick in the book made new again by modern technology. People want to feel listened to, catered to, and special. The only difference is now they want it faster...

Jul 1, 2019

Summer Love for Franchising

When it comes to “Christmas in July,” there is a special connection I like to make with franchising. That’s because, like our winter holiday season, this is another time for family vacations. And...

Jul 1, 2019

5 Factors that Make Handyman Franchises Good...

Is a handyman franchise a wise investment? For many people, the answer to that question is, “yes”. But why? Of all of the many franchises you could buy, why a handyman franchise? This article...

Jun 28, 2019

Designing & Developing Your Franchise Offering,...

In MSA’s five-part series on the Threshold Analysis, we discuss how to evaluate whether your business is ready to franchise. This series looks at the approach MSA takes when designing and...

Jun 28, 2019

What to Look for in Automotive Businesses for Sale

The automotive business is full of great franchise opportunities. But, of course, not all of these opportunities are equal. Some are better than others. But it can be tough to tell which...

Jun 27, 2019

Things to Consider Before Bringing Your Franchise...

Things to Consider Before Bringing Your Franchise Brand to the U.S. The opportunity of expanding your business to the United States market is exciting. Whether you are looking to simply...

Jun 24, 2019

Why You Should Consider a Travel Agency Franchise

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” These were the words written by celebrated American author Mark Twain (who has since indeed died) in a cable from London, England, to the...

Jun 21, 2019

Do Restaurant Franchises Present Good...

Whether you’re a successful entrepreneur looking to add to your already established portfolio of franchises or if you’ve saved up your money and are looking to take the next step in your career...

Jun 18, 2019

8 Steps to Becoming a Franchisee

Are you considering a franchise opportunity? If the answer is “yes,” then it’s time to start thinking about the journey ahead. Throughout the process, you should keep your options open. You...

Jun 17, 2019

6 Reasons to Buy a Sandwich Franchise

There are countless types of businesses that can work on a franchising model. But when you first read the word “franchise”, what do you think of? If you’re like many Americans, you first think of...

Jun 14, 2019

4 Benefits to Owning a Real Estate Franchise

Fifteen to twenty years ago, the proliferation of the internet had many people speculating as to how our society would change. One hot topic of conversation was which industries the internet...

Jun 10, 2019

Searching for the Best Franchise Opportunities in...

Searching for the best franchise opportunities out there is one of the most difficult and unusual “shopping” tasks you will ever have. Searching out franchise opportunities is shopping in the...

Jun 7, 2019

Q.A. Reps Cringe When Zee’s Leave Town

This one is for Linda M. and all the other QA reps out there. Americans, in general, take off much less than out of country workforces and business owners, even less. I lived in denial...

Jun 7, 2019

How Do I Figure Out the Best Franchise to Buy

Knowing which are the best franchises to buy is key to achieving success as a franchise owner. Some people come to franchise ownership as a natural part of their interests and goals. Many people...

Jun 5, 2019

The Best Working Capital Loan Available Today

The Small Business Administration (SBA) 7a Small Loan program is easy to use. One lender created a loan program, capped the loan at $150,000 which autoscores the loan application, which is based...

Jun 4, 2019

The Benefits of Owning a Cosmetic Store Franchise

A cosmetic store franchise can be a great business to run. Cosmetics is truly a booming industry right now. The cosmetics industry has diversified in terms of making more products to appeal to...

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