Franchise Articles

Oct 15, 2013

What to Do Before You Invest In a Franchise

People approach me at franchise shows and send me emails asking what they need to do before purchasing a franchise. Over the years I've developed a checklist of the steps I recommend prospective...

Oct 8, 2013

What are the chances of franchise success?

Running a franchise means you have follow a proven business model. Some many say it’s following “the rules” but in reality there are “rules” to ensure success. The truth is you have a much higher...

Sep 17, 2013

Three Great Burger Joints to Invest In

When you think of a burger franchise, the golden arches of McDonalds or a Burger King crown might be some of the first things that pop into your head. While these are the most well known burger...

Sep 10, 2013

How to Finance a Franchise

You’ve done your due diligence research and have narrowed it down one franchise that you want to buy. Now you need to come up with the investment money to get started. Franchises can cost anywhere...

Sep 3, 2013

How a Franchise Lawyer can Help When Getting into...

Franchising comes with a much lower risk than opening a new business from scratch, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy. It can be complicated, and there are a lot of things to consider...

Aug 19, 2013

Understanding Your Franchise Agreement

Once you've done your basic investigations into the history and opportunities of the franchise, it's time to start picking through the agreement with a fine-toothed comb. Request a copy of the...

Aug 19, 2013

5 Tips For Contacting Prospective Franchisees

There is a buzz surrounding your exciting new franchise concept. The leads are flowing in but you’re not sure you are making the most of them. Here are some best practices our successful clients...

Aug 9, 2013

6 Advantages of a Home Based Franchise

Many people dream of working from home, but few people with that aspiration end up doing it. If you’re getting into franchising, there are a number of proven home-based businesses offering great...

Jul 30, 2013

The Personality of a Franchisee

Franchising opportunities present a great way for aspiring entrepreneurs to get into a successful business, but owning and operating a franchise isn’t for everyone. Just like how not everyone is cut...

Jul 25, 2013

Top Franchise Trends for 2013

The franchising industry in 2013 is adapting well to market shifts and technological developments. The economic downturn and the explosion of social media have all contributed to changes in the...

Jul 23, 2013

What to Look for in a Franchise Training Program

The only way they can achieve consistency is through in-depth training programs that educate franchisees in all aspects of the business from the bottom up. For the franchisee starting out, there are a...

Jul 12, 2013

Top 5 Franchise Growth Markets

Franchising is an excellent way to start a successful business, but how do we decide what industry to get into? For that matter, how do we know what are the best industries to get into right...

Jul 10, 2013

Learn New Tricks to Bring In Repeat Customers

Many business owners choose franchises because the marketing efforts of the franchiser provide a boost that trickles down to each local branch. However, this doesn't mean that you can simply glide on...

Jun 10, 2013

Microfranchise Does Not Necessarily Mean...

Microfranchises are generally described as those that require only a small investment or very little equipment, and very often do not even require a store front. This article will attempt to show...

Jun 5, 2013

Get the 411 on Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act

As with all things in life, when starting a franchise it’s important to be well informed. So if you’re in the market for a franchise business in Ontario you should know about the Arthur Wishart...

May 1, 2013

Introduction to Inventory

New franchisees quickly discover that one of their major expenses is inventory. The word, inventory refers to all materials and goods used by a business for daily operations. Inventory might be...

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