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Franchisors, Franchisees, and Their Employees
McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit which the franchise industry needs to watch. Workers at McDonald’s are suing the franchisor, not franchisees, for employment issues. In these suits, they argue that McDonald’s corporate and franchisees are joint employers and act as a single unit.
Diversify Your Portfolio with a Franchise Business
As an investor, if you have a healthy portfolio, you are always looking for ways to diversify your holdings. Owning a small business or franchise opportunity can be a smart addition which gives you the option to stay engaged in the semi-absentee model of operations while keeping your day job, so to speak.
Fast-Tracking Your Retirement with a Franchise Business
If you’re out of work but not quite ready to retire, if you’ve been bought out with an early retirement plan, or you’re almost ready to retire and your retirement savings aren’t where they need to be, you have an alternative.
Why Your Next Business Venture Should Be a Franchise
There are drawbacks and negatives and the level of risk is still in existence, however if the franchisee and franchisor fit in terms of financial goals, style and values it can be a fantastic partnership.
Can You Judge a Franchise Opportunity by Growth?
Many franchise business opportunities point to their growth as a sign of success. Statements about big numbers of franchisees who are signing on to open locations do seem promising—but should you judge a franchise based on growth?
Innovative Internet Franchises
In the ever-changing environment of the internet, an online franchisor will only stay ahead of the competition if they are continually improving and innovating.
Financial Lessons for Franchisees from Quiznos
Information on the financial health of a franchisor can be tricky to obtain, depending on the company. If they are publically traded, you can check into financial health records such as financial statements.
A Family Business? Every Business Should Be
While plenty of empirical evidence can be found to delineate both advantages and disadvantages to working with family, we’re here today to focus on the key benefits of obtaining that all important “buy-in” from your significant other.
Big Changes in Franchise Marketing
When comparing franchise brands, look at who plays a role in the marketing of the franchise and where franchisee fit into it. See whether the company is responding to changes in consumer behavior and preferences, or sticking with tried and true even when it’s no longer working. You might discover something very important to your decisions.
Turnkey Franchises
You’ll see the word “turnkey” on a lot of franchise business opportunity materials, in phrases like “turnkey franchises” to “turnkey marketing.” Not all franchisors mean the same thing by this word, though.
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