Franchise Articles

Mar 16, 2018

Sign of the Times: Using Technology to Recruit,...

Employees are a business’s greatest asset. Therefore, it is extremely important for franchises to properly recruit, source, and hire the most qualified talent. With advances in technology,...

Mar 14, 2018

Understanding Different Landlord Types – For...

How much do you know about your own commercial landlord? There is a strong likelihood that you will lease commercial space for your business but not, however, know all the facts about who you...

Mar 13, 2018

From Business Concept to Funding: Why Successful...

Entrepreneurs by nature have different DNA. They are driven by a belief in themselves, a vision for success, and outside-the-box thinking. What characteristics do entrepreneurs have in...

Mar 9, 2018

Get Creative: 5 Unique Ways to Raise Local...

It’s the one part of business that most of us don’t want to deal with, think about, or mention. It’s the tricky, it’s awkward, it’s painful. But it’s also necessary. No matter how much we may...

Mar 2, 2018

The Golden Rule of Franchise Sales

One of the first questions an emerging franchisor asks is “how many franchises can I sell?” A valid and expected question. But, the problem is, emerging franchisors should be asking themselves...

Feb 28, 2018

Franchise Candidates Need to Dig Deeper When...

Countless books, websites and blogs provide advice on evaluating a franchise opportunity. A common approach recommends that before a prospective franchisee invests they should review and validate...

Feb 27, 2018

Registration Update: Knowing Your Exemptions

Franchising is an exciting and potentially lucrative strategy to expand the market for a particular product or service. However, new franchisors must be cautious in monitoring the nature of their...

Feb 23, 2018

18 Keys to Successful Marketing

Before you can even dream about success you must understand that the name of the game is MARKETING. You can’t even get to square one without a powerful marketing plan. To understand marketing,...

Feb 22, 2018

Franchise Financing Available in Today’s Market

Today’s franchises come in all sizes with a wide variety of franchise equipment. Consequently, the appropriate financing for the diverse franchises varies considerably based upon the $ amount of...

Feb 16, 2018

How Franchising Impacts The Economy and Creates...

Franchisees support communities by strengthening them financially. In cities around the nation, franchises play an integral role in supporting the local economy through job creation and the...

Feb 15, 2018

Going for Gold: Navigating The Franchise Sales...

In 2012, 40.7 million viewers tuned in to watch the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. For the athletes who achieved gold, securing first place meant more than envisioning a gold medal...

Feb 7, 2018

An Office Flood and the Challenges of Remote...

Last month, on January 2nd, 2018, in the middle of a cold snap where temperatures were -10 °F, we arrived at the office after the holidays to find that a pipe had froze and burst, damaging most...

Feb 2, 2018

The Nuts and Bolts

January started with a real celebration of the economy, business and franchising! Interest is high and activity is really breaking records. More people are curious about franchise business...

Jan 30, 2018

Targeting Your Trading Area Effectively

Once you’ve embraced the concept of Neighborhood Marketing, and have made the mental commitment to make it work, it’s time to get down to building your information base. The Neighborhood...

Jan 25, 2018

Does A Great Credit Score Ensure Loan Approval?

A common misconception around franchise lending is that a potential franchisee candidate with a good credit score should have no problem securing a loan. This is NOT TRUE! An individual’s...

Jan 23, 2018

Refresh, Revive, Renew: Franchise Renewal Season...

Time has come to celebrate a new year. It is time for resolutions, goals and aspirations; time for reflection; and, of course, time to renew and update your Franchise Disclosure Document....

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