Often franchise buyers become interested in a certain type of business and brand in the franchising sector. They've always considered owning a business of their own, but never really had the experi... more



How Protected is My Franchise Territory If I Buy a Franchised Business?
Posted by: Admin Post on November 20, 2009
Author: Lance Winslow

If you are considering on buying a franchised outlet as a business of your own then perhaps one of the questions you might have is regarding the franchise territory that comes with your franchise. ... more



5 Reasons Franchises Are Better than Stand-Alone Businesses
Posted by: Admin Post on November 20, 2009
Author: Joseph in Franchise Industry

When planning new ventures, you need to decide whether this new business should be a franchise or not. Well, major entrepreneurs have analysed the franchise opportunity and have recognised the foll... more



What Every Potential Franchisee Should Know Before Buying a Franchise
Posted by: Admin Post on November 19, 2009
Author: Jason Gehrke

For some, 2009 will be the year to become self-employed, whether this be as a result of a self-generated decision, or a by-product of losing a job. This article provides essential basics for prospe... more



The Three Biggest Mistakes For a Franchisee
Posted by: Admin Post on November 19, 2009
Author: Brad Swanson

Starting your own business should never be an overnight choice, nor should it be something that you take lightly. Before you even write up that business plan, you need to be sure that you are ready... more



Why Franchisees Do Not Read Their Agreements
Posted by: Admin Post on November 19, 2009
Author: Jason Gehrke

An ongoing challenge in franchising is the lack of understanding among franchisees of their obligations under the franchise agreement.

The Franchise Advisory Centre has taken a great number... more



The Best Franchise Advice You Will Ever Get
Posted by: Admin Post on November 18, 2009
Author: Jeff Elgin

The most valuable source of information on any franchise system is its existing franchisees. These are the people who are living the life of a franchisee every day, and they can tell you the realit... more



Buying a Franchise
Posted by: Admin Post on November 18, 2009
Author: Start in Business

The term 'franchising' covers a variety of arrangements in which the owner of of a product, process, service or even just a name (in the terms of a celebrity) allows someone else to use it in excha... more



Using the SBA To Purchase Existing Franchise Goodwill
Posted by: Admin Post on November 17, 2009
Author: Robert W Bennett

New guidance issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) will loosen the limits of the 7(a) loans ability to finance goodwill (intangible assets) in franchise business purchases with ch... more



Costs of Buying a Franchise
Posted by: Admin Post on November 17, 2009
Author: Franchise Business Buyer's Guide

Buying a franchise is a major investment. You should expect to draw on almost all of your financial resources and/or take on additional lines of credit. Before start talking to franchisors, have th... more



Franchisees Must Give 110% to Win - Christmas Eve in Fort Myers, FL Case Study
Posted by: Admin Post on November 16, 2009
Author: Lance Winslow

If you want your franchise to succeed, you need to give 110% of your efforts; you have to be in it to win it. As a former franchisor, I can tell you that the most successful franchisees went above ... more



Advantages and Disadvantages of Franchising
Posted by: Admin Post on November 16, 2009
Author: Franchise.com

To understand the advantages and disadvantages of owning a franchise business you need to have a basis for comparison. Other ways to realize your dreams through business ownership include buying a ... more



Franchise Opportunities - Who? What? Where?
Posted by: Admin Post on November 15, 2009
Author: Jerry Cantrell

Franchises account for over 40% of retail sales today. You may go to any center and find franchises operating there. With over a century of History behind them, franchising is a strong, efficient w... more



Franchisee´s Guide to Restaurant and Retail Store Site Selection and Development
Posted by: Admin Post on November 15, 2009
Author: Clay Reichert

So you just found the greatest franchise opportunity in the world. Now what? You just need a place to build your store. That should be easy enough, right?? Just find a real estate agent and tell th... more



Why Do Businesses Fail?
Posted by: Admin Post on November 12, 2009
Author: Nancy Adler

Whether the business is a franchise, existing business or home business, there are absolutely things that happen (or do not happen) that cause business owners with the best of intentions to fail. T... more



Localization Equals Innovation for Pizza Franchisors
Posted by: Admin Post on November 12, 2009
Author: Jennifer Litz

Charlie Morrison, CEO of Pizza Inn, said he encourages his franchisees to experiment with new flavors and toppings on their pizzas. After all, some of the 310-unit-strong chain’s best-selling... more



Franchising Overview
Posted by: Admin Post on November 10, 2009
Author: SBA

Buying a Franchise

An important step in the small business startup process is deciding whether or not to go into business at all. Each year, thousands of potential entrepreneurs are faced w... more



Ideal Franchise Location Brings Franchise Success
Posted by: Admin Post on November 10, 2009
Author: Jason Rager

How important is choosing a franchise location in the process of starting a business in franchising? The franchise location is a very important factor in bringing profitability and success into you... more



Checklist for Evaluating a Franchise
Posted by: Admin Post on November 9, 2009
Author: U.S. Commerce Department

It's one of the most important tools you'll get when buying a franchise - and the foundation of your relationship with the franchisor.

The Franchise

Did your lawyer approve the fran... more



Types of Franchise Options for You
Posted by: Admin Post on November 9, 2009
Author: Jason Rager

There are various business types available in the franchise industry today. It is very useful to discuss these types for you as a potential franchise investor to help you assess the best one for yo... more



Franchise or Not?
Posted by: Admin Post on November 9, 2009
Author: Tom Rothrauff

The recent economic instability and uncertainty in the marketplace is exerting a far-reaching impact that, for some professionals, influences much more than just the bottom line. Challenging times ... more



Today's Franchises
Posted by: Admin Post on November 8, 2009
Author: Jerry Cantrell

Franchising has been around for over a Century. Franchising helped manufacturers distribute their products throughout a region. Franchising has come along way, and the popularity in the last 50 yea... more



Setting Goals Can Lead You to Franchising Success - How Do You Set Them?
Posted by: Admin Post on November 7, 2009
Author: Brad Swanson

Before you decide which franchise you're going to choose, you need to take a while to consider your five year goals - this is in respect not only to the financial aspect, but also, your own life go... more



Subway Owner Turns $5 Menu into National Phenomenon
Posted by: Admin Post on November 6, 2009
Author: Matthew Boyle

Stuart Frankel isn't what you'd call a power player in the world of franchising. Five years ago he owned two small Subway sandwich shops at either end of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital. After no... more



That's a Starbucks? Franchises Find Ways to Capture Local Flavour
Posted by: Admin Post on November 6, 2009
Author: Jason Daley

Last summer, when the butcher paper came off the windows at the former Starbucks in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, locals found a narrow little cafe called 15th Ave Coffee & Tea, serving ... more



Franchise Opportunity –Considerations to Make - Unified Thinking
Posted by: Admin Post on November 5, 2009
Author: Dennis Schooley

Whether it's hamburgers, pizza, telecom, coffee, Internet, muffler parts, or seniors' services, there are Franchise opportunities available to evaluate. There are great Franchise systems, good Fran... more



Franchising FAQs
Posted by: Admin Post on November 5, 2009
Author: SBA

How can I go about investigating a particular franchise that I am interested in?

-Request an information packet from the franchiser.
-Interview owners of current franchises.
-Re... more



The Key Traits of Franchising Success
Posted by: Admin Post on November 5, 2009
Author: Brad Swanson

You may be sitting there asking yourself if you have what it takes to become a success if you buy a franchise. You have already looked into everything you needed to about the franchise itself, asse... more



Canadian Franchise Legislation: Finding the Balance
Posted by: Admin Post on November 4, 2009
Author: Edward Levitt

It may surprise some to learn that Canada has had franchise legislation since the early 1970s.   That is when the province of Alberta chose to introduce franchise legislation of the type ... more



Buying A Franchise FAQs
Posted by: Admin Post on November 4, 2009
Author: SBA

Why should I purchase this particular franchise?

A franchise may need to be looked at from a product or service comparison prospective. While one franchise’s product or service may be... more



Diving Into a Franchise Business
Posted by: Admin Post on November 3, 2009
Author: Budda Oliver

Buying a franchise business is something that should always be approached with a great deal of caution and research. You should make sure that you comb over every detail of the franchise you wish t... more



Buy a Franchise
Posted by: Admin Post on November 3, 2009
Author: SBA

Franchising Strategy

PrePurchase Detective Work

In addition to the routine investigation that should be conducted prior to any business purchase, potential franchise buyers should b... more



The Most Valuable Information in the Franchise Disclosure Document
Posted by: Admin Post on November 2, 2009
Author: Andrew A. Caffey

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a treasure trove of information for anyone serious about examining a franchise opportunity. It contains all of the information that state and federal fran... more



Entrepreneurial Aptitude - A Measure of a Franchise Business Owner's Probable Success
Posted by: Admin Post on November 2, 2009
Author: William H Wood

The Keys to Franchise Business Owner Success

The value of the brand, the location, the support provided by the franchisor, the quality of the product or service, local competition, and the ... more



What Does a Franchise Consultant Do?
Posted by: Admin Post on November 2, 2009
Author: Nazir Daud

Franchise consultants assist businesses that are ready to explore franchising as a means of growing their presence and market share. They also assist potential franchisees to find the ideal busines... more