Buying a franchise is a complex, long-term investment that has the potential to change your life. If your business succeeds, you may never have to work for someone else again. If it doesn’t, you could lose your investment, and you could find yourself bound by strict non-competition covenants that prevent you from using what you’ve […]
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6 Reasons Franchise Businesses Fail and How to Avoid Them
As an investment and a point of personal pride, you want your franchise business to succeed. So does your franchisor, your customers, and your employees. So, as you begin your franchise journey, let’s look at some reasons franchises fail and what you can do to avoid them. 1) Lack of Capital We’re putting this right […]
Steps to Franchise a Business
Today’s Tip is on how to franchise a business. If you have a successful business and have determined that it is “franchise-able” Franchise Solutions has the next steps to take. By “franchise-able” we mean you have evaluated the business’s potential and found that it can be duplicated well. In addition, you have deemed your business offers beneficial […]
6 Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Franchisee
You finally found the golden franchise opportunity right for you. It’s exhilarating, especially since you spent so much time looking for the perfect fit. There’s so much to look forward to. But be forewarned not to let the excitement of owning a business blind you from the reality of it all. Launching a franchise requires […]
The Basics of Franchising: What You Need to Know
Franchising is when a franchisor grants a franchisee the rights to sell their products and/or services. The two enter an agreement that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s methods, operations, systems, brand name and other intellectual property to grow their business. Franchisors often provide ongoing training to support the success of the proposed business […]
The Basics of Franchising: What You Need to Know
Franchising is when a franchisor grants a franchisee the rights to sell their products and/or services. The two enter an agreement that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s methods, operations, systems, brand name and other intellectual property to grow their business. Franchisors often provide ongoing training to support the success of the proposed business […]
Glossary of Franchise Terms
Considering franchising as a business opportunity? Like most industries, franchising has its own language. Familiarizing yourself with the lingo before beginning your search for the perfect franchise can help ease the research process. Absentee Ownership: An absentee owner uses a manager-run model where they hire someone to manage day-to-day operations. This allows an absentee owner to […]
Franchise Disclosure Document: What You Need to Know
Prospective franchisees typically receive a Franchise Disclosure Document after requesting more information about a franchise or during the Discovery Day process. But this 100- to 200-page legal document is more than just an intimidating pile of papers; it can mean the difference between your success or failure as a franchise business owner. A Franchise Disclosure Document, […]
What Law Should Apply to Your FDD?
When compiling the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), franchisors must consider closely the laws that shall apply to the franchise agreement. You want to be honest and transparent with prospective franchisees in the agreement, yet mindful and even somewhat strategic in drafting the FDD under state and federal laws. Here are a few things to keep […]
Materiality and FDD Amendments: What Every Franchisor Needs to Know
Business is a world in flux. With circumstances, processes, and dynamics constantly changing, franchisors need to be mindful of material changes and meticulous in amending their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) as required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). What Does “Material” Mean? The FTC defines a representation, omission, or practice to be material if it […]
