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To expand education for incoming business students, a new course to commence next spring will target undergraduates and help to promote a greater understanding of the franchise business model in the wider business world. Read More

Franchises are really not turnkey businesses. Turnkey is a great word, though. It offers a fantastic visual. But, it’s too fantastic. If franchise businesses really were turnkey…the possibilities are endless. Read More

Taking a look at 10 up-and-coming franchises that embody current trends in the always evolving food franchise industry. As always, performing in-depth research and due diligence are a critical part of determining if an investment opportunity is right for you. Read More

There’s a new CEO at Quiznos. Doug Pendergast is his name, and he replaced Stuart Mathis, who took over for Schaden. (Mathis recently resigned to “pursue other opportunities.”) So, will Quiznos franchisees trust him to do the right things to get the company profitable again? Read More

International expansion can be a daunting adventure for a franchise system. Franchise law expert, Philip Zeidman of DLA Piper, gives 8 tips for expanding a franchise business into another country. Read More

Neil-the franchisee, brought a lot to the table. He was entrepreneurial, smart…well-rounded-he even attended law school. And, he was (is) really personable. All the things you’d want to see in a business coach. The executives at franchise headquarters must have loved him. Read More

For accounting firms, having some of their accountants available for consultations with franchise clients will enable the firms growth and possibly help it gain a competitive advantage against other local accounting firms. Read More

While the initial support helps make the first step, it is the ongoing relationship between franchisee and franchisor that truly makes or breaks a business in the long-term. It is important to choose a franchise brand not only based on their brand awareness and business model but also on their franc... Read More

There are lots of business resources available for today’s prospective franchise owners. It’s stupid not to use them. Some of them are free…some are not. Hiring an attorney. Not. Free. So what? Read More

If you’re seriously contemplating the purchase of a franchise, there may come a time in the process when you’ll need to consider stepping back for a bit. I've found that sometimes (especially when making a major life decision like buying a franchise business) it’s wise to put things on pause. Read More