Franchise Articles

Feb 19, 2015

Post-Expo Fatigue? Here’s How To Beat It

You’ve been to the franchise expo, you spent time in several insightful seminars, you met dozens of experts, including franchisors, franchisees, attorneys and moneylenders, you carried home a...

Feb 11, 2015

Identifying The Best Franchise Industries

Everyone looking for a franchise wants a “hot” opportunity, or at least a business in one of the “best” franchise industries. But how do you identify those kinds of businesses? If you are willing...

Jan 28, 2015

Retail or Service: Which Do You Prefer?

There are franchise opportunities in at least 75 major industries – in other words, if it’s a business, it’s been franchised! And that’s a huge benefit for franchise seekers because you have a...

Jan 16, 2015

We Love Franchise Rankings, But . . .

Many people want to buy “hot” franchises, and that makes franchise rankings all the more appealing. If a franchise opportunity is ranked #1, it’s “sizzling hot”. And it’s still probably...

Dec 23, 2014

Your First Step To Independence . . . It’s Easier...

This is the time of year when millions of people decide just how unhappy they are in their job, and they vow to do something about it. But, of course, very few actually do. How would you...

Dec 8, 2014

Re-thinking The Franchise Fee: Is It Too...

One of the most common objections to buying a franchise: “The franchise fee is too expensive.” Is it really? First, it’s important to define the franchise fee. That’s the amount of...

Nov 25, 2014

A Better Reason To Attend A Franchise Expo

“To find a ‘hot’ franchise opportunity!” That’s why people attend franchise expos. It’s a good reason, but is it enough? Wouldn’t it be better to say, “To learn how to spot a ‘hot’...

Oct 23, 2014

Which Franchise Model Appeals to You?

Which Franchise Model Appeals to You? When you think about owning a franchise, you really mean owning one and operating it, don’t you? Or do you mean owning and operating multiple units,...

Oct 14, 2014

How To Use Franchising To Get A U.S. Green Card

Foreign investors who want to move to the USA are taking advantage of the Immigrant Investor Program administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Applications are rising...

Sep 25, 2014

It’s Easier Now To Buy A Franchise, Financially...

Buying a franchise is getting easier, financially speaking, according to the International Franchise Association. In fact, franchising is positioned for robust growth because demand for...

Sep 2, 2014

You don't have to be a banker

Packing A Loan Request To Buy A Franchise You don’t have to be a banker, a CPA, or even an accountant to package a franchise loan request, but if you haven’t packaged one before, you...

Aug 18, 2014

What Franchisors Expect Of Franchisees

When you read Item 9, Franchisee’s Obligations, in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) you might wonder, “What’s this all about?” In this section of the FDD, which franchisors are...

Aug 13, 2014

Leasing 101 for Franchisee Tenants

Starting the commercial leasing process in the right direction is critical if you want to achieve the best results. If you take the wrong path or veer off in the wrong direction, you may not...

Jul 29, 2014

Pros & Cons of Becoming a Multi-Unit Franchisee

More and more franchise companies are adapting the multi-unit operator philosophy, and some franchisors seek only multi-unit franchisees as opposed to single unit operators. What’s that all...

Jul 10, 2014

8 Reasons To Consider A Lease For Your Franchise

Almost everyone who buys a franchise needs more money. The options for getting more money are limited, and they usually boil down to borrowing the money. Some borrowers get bank loans, others...

Jun 25, 2014

Basic Questions, Basic Answers About Franchising

Two sold-out audiences participated recently in The A to Zs of Buying a Franchise, the most popular symposium offered annually at the International Franchise Expo. Following are several of the...

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