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Aug 13, 2014

Leasing 101 for Franchisee Tenants

Starting the commercial leasing process in the right direction is critical if you want to achieve the best results. If you take the wrong path or veer off in the wrong direction, you may not...
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Apr 3, 2014

Yes, Franchisors Will Negotiate

A common misconception about buying a franchise is that franchisors will not negotiate with prospective franchisees. But the truth is, franchisors negotiate! Once upon a time, the Franchise...
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Mar 18, 2014

Item 20 – a goldmine of information

One of the great benefits of buying a franchise in America is that federal law requires franchisors to give every prospective franchisee a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). But prospective...
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Mar 3, 2014

Getting the most from Discovery Days

Expect franchisors to invite you to their Discovery Days, and don’t be afraid to accept their invitations. But before you go, here’s what you need to know to help you get the most from...
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Feb 10, 2014

Been To The Expo! Now What?

You spent a weekend, or maybe just part of a weekend, at the franchise expo and you’re feeling like a new person because you’ve seen your future! Now all you’ve got to do is seize it, and you may be...
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Feb 3, 2014

10 Tips for attending a franchise expo

The fastest way to find the franchise business that makes sense for you, professionally, personally and financially, is to visit a franchise expo and spend time getting to know franchisors. Many...
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Jan 20, 2014

Why do some franchise relationships fail?

In an earlier article, I explained that franchising is a simple relationship: The franchisor creates a successful business and then trains franchisees to duplicate the business. Franchisees...
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