Franchise Articles

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...

Apr 24, 2013

An Introduction to Franchise Advisory Councils

Franchise Advisory Councils (FACs) are typically small groups of franchisees chosen to represent all of the franchisees within a single franchise system. The council meets with franchise executives to...

Apr 17, 2013

How Can a Franchise Consultant Help You?

Owning a franchise business is often an ideal choice for individuals with entrepreneurial spirit. But with thousands of franchise opportunities out there, finding the right one for you might seem like...

Apr 10, 2013

Going the Extra Mile with Ongoing Training

Franchises tend to provide most new franchisees with plenty of upfront training. The goal is to ensure that the business gets off the ground and takes off with a successful start. But throughout the...

Apr 3, 2013

Operation Manuals

A business model is an important part of any company's success. This model is usually written down in the form of an operation manual. Everything of importance about a franchise is listed in these...

Mar 27, 2013

Initial Training: Getting Your Canadian Franchise...

From the very beginning, training is an important part of any franchise business plan. The goal is to teach new business owners how the franchise works to make sure that it conforms to the company's...

Mar 20, 2013

How Advertising Fees Benefit a New or Current...

Advertising fees are an important part of setting up any new business. When it comes to a franchise, the franchiser often handles the main bulk of the advertising and requires each franchisee to pay a...

Mar 13, 2013

Royalties: The Right to Use a Franchiser's...

Royalty fees are an important part of starting up and maintaining a franchise. The franchiser usually collects a set amount of money in order to allow that franchisee to take advantage of the brand...

Mar 6, 2013

Franchise Basics: What are Disclosure Documents?

You've chosen a franchise that you're interested in, but you'd like to find out a few more business specifics about the success of its business model. You've read all the press releases, but how do...

Mar 1, 2013

Franchise Financing for Young Entrepreneurs

Many Franchisors assist with various financing programmes. The chartered banks are often willing to finance franchise businesses to qualified lenders, especially if it is a very established...

Feb 27, 2013

Franchise Business Deposits: Why They're Necessary

Deposits are the reality check of a new franchisee's dream; they can make or break a potentially lucrative franchise deal. That's because each franchiser has different deposit requirements. Some...

Feb 20, 2013

Franchise Business Fees: What Exactly Are You...

If you're interested in purchasing a franchise, you're probably already aware of the type of investment you'll need to make. You may be wondering, however, why franchise fees can be so expensive and...

Feb 13, 2013

What Exactly is a Franchise and How Does it Work?

You're on the lookout to start a business of your own and you've been hearing a lot recently about the popularity of today's franchise industry, but what exactly is a franchise? Do you get to keep...

Feb 6, 2013

Franchisees Can Benefit from a Canada Small...

If you're thinking of investing in a franchise opportunity, you're not alone. More than ever before, today's entrepreneurs are seeking out opportunities to become successful franchisees. In today's...

Jan 29, 2013

Franchisee Motivation: Why Do People Make the...

Becoming a franchisee involves risk and responsibility. The franchisee must invest their money into the business and is largely responsible for their failures and successes. Being the boss is both...

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