Franchise Articles

Mar 11, 2013

Avoid Franchise Fads

It's not easy to determine the next hot franchise with staying power from just a flash in the pan. Ebay selling stores seemed to be the next big thing, but as Ebay improved its technology and got...

Mar 11, 2013

Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing A...

You might be able to strike some franchise opportunities off your list by a simple examination of the basic literature offered by the franchiser. But what about those opportunities that have yellow...

Mar 11, 2013

Qualities of a Great Franchise Company

Though factors such as the number of franchise locations and overall profit growth are major determining factors for success for franchisers, they are only a piece of the puzzle in terms of...

Mar 11, 2013

What to Ask Yourself Before Buying A Franchise

Becoming a part of a franchise is an exciting opportunity and an option that continues to grow in popularity. Over half of all Americans want to be their own boss. In fact, one out of every...

Mar 11, 2013

The Keys to Franchise Success

What does it take to make a franchise successful? While there may not be a magic formula to make everything come together perfectly, there are certain things that can bring a business to its...

Mar 11, 2013

How To Finance Your Franchise

The path to franchise ownership demands strategic thinking from the beginning. Signing on the dotted line isn't always as easy as raising a pen. Diligent assessment and comparisons need to be done...

Mar 11, 2013

Why You Need to Read Your Franchise Disclosure...

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) was developed to equalize the relationship between franchiser and franchisee. It prepares franchisees for the environment they are entering, their...

Mar 11, 2013

Are There Alternatives to Franchising?

Although we hear so much about franchising in today's business community, businesses actually have several ways to expand their marketing distribution channels. Franchising is just one method,...

Mar 11, 2013

Start a Business? Buy A Business? Buy a Franchise?

Making the decision to start your own business is probably one of the most difficult decisions you can make. But after deciding to start own business, you're left with a choice between starting a new...

Mar 11, 2013

How to Choose an Investment Manager

If you are expanding your franchise investments beyond a small portfolio, you may soon find that managing all of your investments takes more time than you can spare. Just tracking a few extra...

Mar 11, 2013

Five Useful Tools For Improving Your Bottom Line

It's crucial to properly track each expense and any corresponding revenue in a way that demonstrates the link between the two. There are many systems for recording your financial data for each...

Mar 11, 2013

Seven Tips for Hiring the Right People

Companies owning and operating a number of different franchise units will need to develop their own system for hiring quality employees. Hiring mistakes cost small businesses thousands of...

Mar 11, 2013

Eight Simple Tips for Grading a Franchise...

Choosing a new franchise brand to invest in can be very difficult if you aren't sure how to properly compare opportunities from vastly different industries. Look for some of these eight...

Mar 11, 2013

Training Your Employees Right The First Time

You have secured a location and signed an agreement with your franchise company. Now, the next challenge faces you - finding and training the employees you need for successful operation. Well-trained...

Mar 11, 2013

Keeping Your Hourly Workers Engaged

The importance of happy and hard working employees can't be overlooked. The people who work at the base level of your business are the ones serving customers and handling the most important...

Mar 11, 2013

Learning About Social Media For Franchisees

Most marketing gurus will remind you over and over again that social media networks are the key to success in this modern age. However, they often forget to highlight the differences between the...

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