Posts Tagged ‘Bill Bradley’
Choosing a Franchise: Home Based or Not?
The scene is a corporate office, and the character says, “The guy works from home.” The scene quickly shifts—you know you’re about to see the man working from home, but what exactly are you expecting to see?
Read More KPIs for Franchises
Before you invest in a franchise, you do plenty of research, looking at the financial health and performance of the corporation and of individual franchises. How will you measure the health and performance of your own franchise business?
Read More Researching Franchise Opportunities
A recent survey of franchisees found that many of them were surprised by their experiences. On reflection, they said, they realized that they should have asked more questions.
Read More Fast Food Franchises Under Fire
Quick service restaurants make up one of the largest pieces of the franchise business opportunity pie. Or cupcake, cookie pizza, burger, or dish of your choice.
Read More Considering a Franchise? Consider Sales Tax!
One of the advantages some franchise business opportunities tout is “No sales tax!” This typically shows up right along with home-based, no or few employees, no inventory, and low overhead as an advantage for service-oriented businesses like gyms, salons, and business-to-business professional services.
Read More Starting a Franchise Business: Is It Time to Quit Your Day Job?
Surveys routinely find that more than half of Americans want to own their own businesses — and we see even higher percentages among specific groups. For example, 64% of young Latinos see entrepreneurship as their goal.
Read More Succeeding as a Franchise Owner
Succeeding is what it is all about. Suddenly, you will realize that you have been making all the right choices. That single unit franchise you bought is producing cash flow.
Read More Franchisee Troubles
No one goes into a business deal expecting troubles, but troubles can come up. Make sure you fully understand the situation before you sign the contract.
Read More How Does That Franchise Handle Upgrades?
Some franchisees find themselves in this happy position—and then the franchise “upgrades.” In other words, they make changes across the brand, and franchisees have to go along with those changes.
Read More What Do Franchise Turnover Rates Mean?
Item #20 of the Franchise Disclosure Document gives the FTR percentage, or Franchise Turnover Rate. This item can really bring up the problem some statisticians call the Memorial Day issue: looking at a number out of context doesn’t tell you much.
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