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6 Qualities to Look for When Staffing Your Franchise
Finding the kinds of employees who will work hard for your franchise and stick with you long-term can be a challenge, especially if you’re in a high-turnover industry like food and beverage. And while sometimes you…
Must Have Components for Your Franchise Lease Contract
With franchises that require a brick and mortar location, it’s essential to ensure that the lease works in favor of the franchisee. Over my years practicing real estate law, I’ve seen many leases that leave…
Keep Up Your Franchise with Exciting New Technology
My first job back in high school was as a “sandwich artist” at a local Quiznos franchise. Like most enterprises back in the ‘00s, we felt more like we were operating out of the ‘90s….
What Franchise Trade Shows Are Worth Attending?
If you’re considering buying a franchise, attending trade shows in franchising is an excellent way to help you determine if franchising is right for you, as well as introduce you to several potential brands to…
Closing the Deal with a New Franchisee: 5 Reasons Deals Blow Up
Frustration runs prevalent when, as a franchisor, you invest a lot of time and money courting a prospective franchisee only to have the deal blow up in the final stages. Having worked with new franchises…
Registering & Filing: Choosing Which States to File In
The temptation to go national out of the gate when launching a new franchise will be strong. If you haven’t filed in a registration or filing state, you are not allowed to talk to interested…
Does Your Franchise Need a Press Release?
When it comes to helping your franchise succeed, you’ll do whatever it takes. Marketing? You’ve got that covered. But what else can you do to get the word out about your franchise when it first launches?…
3 Options Beyond the Standard Franchise
Did you realize that there are other options for you as a franchise owner beyond owning a single franchise? This post will explore area development, master franchises, and multi-unit ownership to present you with additional…
The Best Franchises to Launch for 2016
Can’t decide what franchise to launch, simply because there are so many options out there? Here’s a list of the best franchises right now. They’ve proven to franchisees to be valuable investments, easy to work…
SEO and SEM for Franchise Owners
While some of your franchise’s marketing will be dictated and provided by your franchisor, it’s a good idea to still educate yourself on aspects of digital marketing so that you can make sure that your…
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