Franchise Articles


Apr 25, 2014

Franchise, Franchisor and Franchisee

There are several different people involved when it comes to a franchise. A franchise is one portion of a larger company. When a person purchases a franchise, they are considered a franchisee....
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Apr 22, 2014

How Can I Work Better with My Franchisor?

I have been working with franchisees and franchisors for over 25 years now, and if I have learned one thing, they most often do not understand each other. The franchisee needs seem to not align with...
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Apr 11, 2014

How To Grow Franchise Catering Sales

When I was 18 years old, I bought leather goods with a friend from bankrupt manufacturers and sold them to a local chain of leather goods stores. I asked the buyer how many pieces he wanted and he...
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Apr 8, 2014

Building First Time Manager Talent

I will always remember the wisdom of a highly experienced multi-unit Supercuts franchisee who said that the next most influential factor in a unit’s success after location, was the effectiveness of...
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Mar 21, 2014

Beware the Accidental Franchisor

Your Canadian business is growing. You have a great brand. You have market traction. You decide that to grow faster, you need to take your brand and license it to others. The licensees will use the...
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Mar 7, 2014

Buying a Franchise

Buying a Franchise If you are looking into the prospect of buying a franchise, you will need to consider several factors in order to ensure that you choose to invest in the perfect business for...
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