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Buying a Franchise

3 Steps to Being a Successful Franchise Owner Under 30

Opening a business (no matter your age) is tough, but becoming part of a franchise can give you the support you need for success.

By Dustin Myers

Buying a Franchise

Franchising’s Million-Dollar Question: How Much Money Can I Make?

By Rick Bisio

Buying a Franchise

4 Tips for Creating a Strong Franchise Infrastructure

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

What Franchisors Need to Know When Drafting Their Franchise Agreements

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

The 28 Facts Franchisees Need to Know About Real Estate Leases

If you've never had to negotiate a lease for a business, this primer will help you understand the basics about franchise location leases.

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

6 Ways to Market Your Franchised Business

To attract the right target market for your franchise, use these marketing tactics to advertise your franchise.

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

Searching for a Franchise? Buy into Something You Don’t Love.

Loving the product or service offered shouldn't be the reason you buy a franchise.

By Rick Bisio

Buying a Franchise

9 Ways You Can Build a Strong Franchise Community

You need a strong network of people all working hard to make your franchise a success. Find out what you can do to inspire those people.

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

The 8 Things You Need to Know If You Think You’re Ready to Turn Your Business Into a Franchise

Are you ready to take your already successful business model and duplicate it as a franchise? Here are some final considerations to mull over as you get ready to choose the road for expanding your business.

By Rick Grossmann

Building a Business

8 Online Methods to Attract Potential Franchisees

How these internet marketing methods can help you sell your franchise

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

What You Need to Know About Franchise Asset Purchase Agreements

Get the skinny on this common agreement, which comes into play when you want to sell your franchise.

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

Should You Franchise? How to Decide.

A consultant shares what really matters.

By Mark Siebert

Buying a Franchise

What Franchisees Need to Know About Vendor Contracts

When you purchase a franchise, you'll most likely be doing business with some outside vendors. Find out what you're legally responsible for.

By Rick Grossmann

Business Accounting

The 19 Covenants of a Standard Franchise Agreement

A quick look at the promises, rights or duties that the franchisee or franchisor owes to the other.

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

The 23 Items That Make Up a Franchise Disclosure Document

A Franchise Disclosure Document is compiled of 23 "Items," each with a specific focus on the ins and outs of the business. Here are the basics of what to expect.

By Rick Grossmann

Buying a Franchise

When Evaluating a Franchise, Ask These Questions

During your discovery process, interviewing owners of franchises you're thinking about investing in is a must. These questions will help you gather the information you need to make the best decision.

By Rick Grossmann

Building a Business

8 Steps to Finding the Right Franchise

With hundreds of franchises to choose from, narrowing your options, then choosing the best one, will be easier if you follow our eight-step process.

By Rick Grossmann

Building a Business

To Franchise or Not to Franchise: How to Decide.

Franchising can be a great model, but it's not the only option.

By Jason Daley

Building a Business

The Basics of Multi-Location and Franchise Marketing

Focus on making individual businesses and the corporation thrive at the same time.

By Scott Langdon

Building a Business

What to Look for First When Shopping Franchises

There is so much more to think about than just money.

By Kyle Zagrodzky

Business Legal

9 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Franchise Attorney

You need experienced legal counsel when launching your franchise so you can get started on the right foot. These tips will help you choose wisely.

By Mark Siebert

Building a Business

The Key to Working Well With Your Franchisees

To create a business relationship that's a win-win for both sides, you must communicate with your franchisees. Follow these tips.

By Mark Siebert

Buying a Franchise

3 Unique Ways to Sell Franchises

When it comes to franchise sales, there are several alternative approaches you can take as a new franchisor. Get an inside look at each strategy.

By Mark Siebert

Building a Business

Will There Be Potholes on the Road to Franchise Freedom? Yes. There Will Be 7, to Be Exact.

Here are the seven points in the franchise due-diligence process that are prone to stopping someone from moving ahead with a franchise -- but you will get past them.

By Tom Scarda

Buying a Franchise

The ABCs of Franchise Discovery Days

Find out what you need to do on Discovery Day to determine if you and your potential franchisee are a good match.

By Mark Siebert

Buying a Franchise

3 Ways to Qualify Your Franchise Prospects

Use these factors to choose the franchisees who are the best fit for your business.

By Mark Siebert

Marketing

The 5 Key Elements That Will Help You Sell Franchises

Before you begin your marketing efforts, be sure you understand what it is you're selling, who you're selling it to, and why they should be interested in buying your franchise.

By Mark Siebert

Buying a Franchise

How Much Ongoing Support — and What Kinds — Should You Provide to Your Franchisees?

Learn the type of support you should provide to help ensure your franchisees' success.

By Mark Siebert

Buying a Franchise

The One Element Your Franchise Can’t Afford to Ignore

For most successful franchisors, quality control is at the heart of franchisee success. Find out what elements need to be top quality if you want to succeed.

By Mark Siebert

Buying a Franchise

The Legal Risks of Owning a Franchise

Find out what typical legal potholes you could run into as a franchisor, so you can better protect yourself and your company.

By Mark Siebert