What to Do When Your Franchiser Goes Bankrupt
If your franchiser declares bankruptcy, it might not be the end of the line for your business. Here are some tips to give you some ideas about what to do next. Read more
Understanding a Franchise Agreement
Giving Your Franchise a Personal Touch
Making your franchise location stand out from the rest may be as easy as providing stellar customer service or adopting social media techniques to speak directly with customers. Read more
Determining Which Franchise Business is Best for You
With thousands of franchise opportunities, it's no easy task. Follow our guide to choosing one that will give you a greater chance of success. Read more
Evaluating a Franchise Business Plan
If you are thinking of buying into a franchise, you must review the business plan with an eye toward learning whether there will be enough revenue to reward both you and the franchisor. Read more
Sponsored Section: Hot New Franchise Opportunities
Franchisors and franchisees alike have found great success following their passions, their entrepreneurial spirits, and their instincts in building their businesses. Here we share the stories of a handful of standouts, whose experiences offer inspiration and advice to those entrepreneurs interested in pursuing franchising. Read more
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George Schenk's largest licensee had his own ideas about running his restaurant. Was it time to cut him loose? Read more
Case Study: Hooked On Expansion
Marc Shuman was determined to expand fast. Then a quarter of his franchisees started to struggle. Was shutting them down the best solution? Read more
Getting Ready to Franchise
Can any business be turned into a franchise? No. Know what makes a strong franchising prospect. Read more
Information to Secure from a Franchisor
Here's a helpful checklist for investigating franchise opportunities. Read more
Seeking Quality, Juicer Squeezes Out Franchisees
Given the choice of franchising or setting up company-owned stores, here's why a fruit-juice firm opted for the stores. Read more
The Smartest Franchisees in America
An in-depth look at a new wave of franchisees who are using their entrepreneurial smarts as true company builders. Read more
The Collectively Bargained Franchise Agreement
An up-close look at a franchise agreement developed with the ambitious franchisee in mind. Read more
Fear Of Franchising
How Carol Brothers seduced the press, the industry, and scores of franchisees with the false promise of 'the next McDonald's' Read more
