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Financing Your Franchise Investment Through Bank Loans: What You Need to Know

Franchise ownership is an ideal way to make the leap to being a business owner. The great thing about becoming part of a franchise system is that your leap comes with the support and guidance…

Considering Opening a Retail Franchise? Here’s What You Need to Know

While it is true that online shopping has experienced significant growth in recent years, retail shopping in brick and mortar stores remains healthy and by far America’s preferred way to shop. According to “The State…

Is a Home-Based Franchise Right for You?

Have you been thinking about exploring home-based business ideas? If you have found yourself dreaming of working from home, there’s a franchise for that. It’s easy to see why having a home-based business is attractive,…

Roadmap to Opening a Franchise

Opening a franchise business is not for the faint of heart. It is indeed a family decision that requires a great deal of preparation, planning, and self-evaluation. The entrepreneurial process requires that you evaluate the…

Purchasing a Franchise: What Are Your Financing Options?

For individuals seeking the rewards of entrepreneurship but looking for a safer bet when launching into the business space, purchasing a franchise is a great route to go. Some even refer to franchises as a…

The Most Common Franchise Terms and What They Mean

Searching for the right franchise opportunity can seem overwhelming, but having a good understanding of the phraseology will make the task that much easier. To help you begin the investigation process, here is a list…

Best Ways to Research Before Buying a Franchise

Buying a franchise is a big decision. Since this decision will be one of the largest you will most likely ever make, you will want to consider the fact that a successful franchise, with a…

5 Questions to Ask When Considering Franchise Ownership

Thinking of buying a franchise? Before you sign any papers, you need to be very thorough in your research about your prospect. Buying a franchise is a serious investment. When you sit down to talk…

What to Expect Your First Few Months of Owning a Travel Franchise

Booking a trip has become both easier and vastly more complicated because of the internet. While most people have no problem navigating websites and flight schedules, they face literally millions of options when they run…

What to Do When Franchising Isn’t the Right Fit for Your Business

As a franchise lawyer, I see the incredible value for business owners to take a proven business model and rapidly expand through franchising. It also builds in revenue streams and places dedicated individuals at the helm…

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