Franchise Articles

Dec 1, 2013

Benefits of a Franchise vs an Independent

One of the first things a person may consider when deciding to go into business for themselves is whether or not to buy into a franchise. However, a franchise system isn’t right for everyone. If...

Dec 1, 2013

Creating a Cost Effective Lead Generating Strategy

Solid yet affordable lead generation is a vital part of any franchise development. Qualified clients can't come to you if they don't know your opportunity exists. Luckily, the shift of lead generation...

Dec 1, 2013

How to detect and prevent fraud in your franchise...

We often work with emerging franchisors and one question that comes up repeatedly is "How do we ensure our franchisees pay us our royalties?”. This question can be divided into two different tasks....

Nov 26, 2013

The Key Obligations of Franchisors and Franchisees

The franchisor and franchisee relationship is a significant part of a successful franchise business. Both parties have important responsibilities they must handle to keep the business running...

Nov 18, 2013

Franchise Tenants Have an Advantage When it Comes...

Dale Willerton collaborated with his colleague Jeff Grandfield on this article. When it comes to conducting business, you can do it independently, with a partner or as a franchisee. What is...

Nov 12, 2013

What Do You Know About Franchise Agreements and...

Many individuals are becoming franchisees instead of having a traditional nine-to-five job. This means that many people purchasing franchises have little to no experience reading legal documents....

Oct 29, 2013

What Does a Resale Franchise Involve?

One entrepreneur's exit strategy can be another's profitable investment. Statistics show that businesses are generally resold within five years. Some entrepreneurs buy franchises with the intention of...

Oct 23, 2013

The Latest on Franchise Law in Canada

Before discussing what franchise law is all about, and what it means for franchisors and franchisees doing business in Canada, it is important to first understand why we have franchise laws in the...

Oct 22, 2013

How To Grow Your Franchise

Everyone wants to see their franchise grow into a mega brand, but the way to that ultimate goal is fraught with many trials and difficulties. Looking at it from a franchisors perspective, there are a...

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...

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