http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Business:Franchising EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Looking around at today's business climate to determine winning businesses. Which ones are worth investing in? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:05:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-a-Firm-Business-in-a-Soft-Market&id=3295251 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-a-Firm-Business-in-a-Soft-Market&id=3295251 Generally those looking into franchising do so because they have been laid-off or have experienced an unanticipated career change in their lives. Thus, they consider running their own company, as a solution. But if they do not know how to go about starting a business, they will consider buying a franchise because the franchisor will give them a proven business plan, start-up assistance and ongoing support. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:36:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-and-Ongoing-Support-Considered&id=3306802 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-and-Ongoing-Support-Considered&id=3306802 Even for the experienced professional, running a restaurant can be a harrowing experience. Nearly one half of all new restaurants fold within their first 3 years. However, there are some practical tips and good practices that can help you ensure the success and longevity of your new business. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:34:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Successful-Restaurant-Franchise-Management&id=3314495 http://ezinearticles.com/?Successful-Restaurant-Franchise-Management&id=3314495 As a potential new business owner, knowledge is the single greatest tool at your disposal. From the very first moment you decide that you would like to look into franchise ownership, the more information you have, the better your chance of ultimate success. With all of the available data out there, the task of research can seem daunting at first. Just where do you begin your search for your ideal franchise? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:33:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Researching-a-Franchise-Online&id=3314468 http://ezinearticles.com/?Researching-a-Franchise-Online&id=3314468 You rely on advertising and promotion to bring customers through your door, but quality and excellent service is what brings them back again and again. Providing a superior dining experience can mean the difference between a one-time or occasional customer and a steady patron of your establishment. There are simple and cost effective means of ensuring that your restaurant makes a positive impression on your customers and keeps them coming back for more. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:33:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Quality-and-Service-in-Your-Restaurant&id=3314459 http://ezinearticles.com/?Quality-and-Service-in-Your-Restaurant&id=3314459 The allure of franchise ownership is undeniable, and rightfully so. For the investor looking to start up a new business, franchising offers some incredible benefits over independent business ownership. However, all franchisors are not equal. How does one ensure that he/she picks the right franchise for his/her individual business needs and goals? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:29:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Picking-a-Winning-Franchise&id=3314449 http://ezinearticles.com/?Picking-a-Winning-Franchise&id=3314449 When the economy takes a dive, luxury expenses (such as dining out) are the first cuts people make to their personal budgets. An economic slump can stop a business's growth dead in its tracks, and can even threaten it's very survival. However, there are steps you can take to help your franchise weather the storm. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:27:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Four-Things-For-Your-Franchise-to-Focus-on-in-This-Economy&id=3314407 http://ezinearticles.com/?Four-Things-For-Your-Franchise-to-Focus-on-in-This-Economy&id=3314407 Investing is a hazardous business. It comes with a lot of risks, but offers the possibility of great rewards. Good investments are not all about luck. They are based on knowledge, research and good business sense. Nowhere are these attributes more important than in the realm of franchise ownership. Owning a business is more than just a financial investment, it is an investment of time and energy. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:15:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Investing-in-Ownership&id=3314355 http://ezinearticles.com/?Investing-in-Ownership&id=3314355 So you are thinking of starting up your own business. As a smart and savvy investor you've decided that the benefits of franchise ownership most likely best suite your specific needs and mesh with your own business goals. So what do you do know? How do you get started in selecting the franchise that is right for you? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:46:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-a-Franchise&id=3313578 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-a-Franchise&id=3313578 The sustainability of the franchise relationship depends on four key factors. Without these elements the relationship will fail. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:31:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Your-Franchise-a-Sustainable-Relationship?&id=3296914 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Your-Franchise-a-Sustainable-Relationship?&id=3296914 "Exit strategies" is a term often attributed to big business; but it is as, or even more, applicable to small business owners. Franchising can provide the growth in value to allow small business owners to retire comfortably. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:37:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Franchising-a-Good-Exit-Strategy-For-Small-Business-Owners?&id=3295967 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Franchising-a-Good-Exit-Strategy-For-Small-Business-Owners?&id=3295967 There was an article recently published (McSocial Enterprise Franchises Could be the Future, by Chrisanthi Giotis on Social Enterprise Live) that spoke of how social enterprise can learn from the McDonalds business model. It was, of course, referring to microfranchising, although it never mentioned the term specifically. One of the important points of the article was the finding that the franchise model is excellent for expansion purposes because of the passion and invested interest the franchisees have in the business' success. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:47:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Microfranchisings-Greatest-Asset&id=3296427 http://ezinearticles.com/?Microfranchisings-Greatest-Asset&id=3296427 Cleaning franchises became very popular toward the end of the 20th century because more people needed help in their cleaning tasks. More dads had to be in the office a lot longer and more moms had to get part time jobs to support a growing family. This phenomenon triggered a sudden surge in demand for cleaning services that eventually lead to the creation of franchises. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:44:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cleaning-Franchises-Which-Ones-Are-the-Most-Profitable-and-Why&id=3310189 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cleaning-Franchises-Which-Ones-Are-the-Most-Profitable-and-Why&id=3310189 If you are considering starting your own business you are faced with the decision of whether to go it alone or to buy into a franchising organization. Both options offer their own distinct advantages and drawbacks. However, for many, the benefits of franchise ownership far outweigh the associated disadvantages. So what makes franchising so appealing, and is it the right decision for you? Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:13:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Appeal-Four-Reasons-Why-Franchising-Works&id=3301714 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Appeal-Four-Reasons-Why-Franchising-Works&id=3301714 If you happen to be fortunate enough to be sitting on enough capital to start your business and float it through the rocky terrain of start-up then so much the better. However, that ideal situation is not a reality for most, nor should you be constrained by it. Nevertheless, the more capital you can generate on your own, the better off you will be. Take a look at what you can realistically bring to the table. Home equity is always a good start and can be leveraged as collateral for a loan to start your business. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:12:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Funding-Your-Franchising-Venture&id=3301680 http://ezinearticles.com/?Funding-Your-Franchising-Venture&id=3301680 You want to grow your business. You have done your homework and found that franchising is the best way to expand, but you are not quite ready to do it yet. You may not have the funds to go through the process or you may not have been in business long enough to prove your concept works. Do you just wait; or, are there some steps you can start working on right now? Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:39:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-in-the-Future-Is-There-Anything-You-Can-Do-Now?&id=3301373 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-in-the-Future-Is-There-Anything-You-Can-Do-Now?&id=3301373 Franchise owner thinking is: I can run the systems, methods, and procedures that are already defined and documented. If you'll show me how, I can pull the right levers and push the right buttons to make the business work. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:24:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploring-Business-Ownership-Franchises,-a-Controlled-Way-to-Own-a-Business-(Part-5-of-7)&id=3262538 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploring-Business-Ownership-Franchises,-a-Controlled-Way-to-Own-a-Business-(Part-5-of-7)&id=3262538 You know, generally speaking when there is a recession the franchising industry takes off like a rocket ship. This is because so many people are laid off from corporate America, the jobs are not coming back fast enough, and people know that they have to find something to do for a living. Often, if they can't find a job they turn to starting a business of their own. Indeed, one of the easiest ways to start a business is to just buy a franchise with a perfect business model, and an attached brand name which is already proven in the marketplace. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:48:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-the-Franchising-Industry-Ever-Rebound?&id=3299519 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-the-Franchising-Industry-Ever-Rebound?&id=3299519 Anyone that owns a service company that operates in multiple cities and is kicking butt realizes that their greatest challenge is finding quality labor. Often, they resort to hiring independent contractors. They also realize that other large service companies they compete against are franchises, and those franchising companies have the benefit that each branch is individually owned and operated by a franchisee. Indeed, this is a major bonus, and perhaps you have considered franchising your existing service business. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-the-First-Franchises-Going-While-Franchising-an-Existing-Service-Business&id=3299503 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-the-First-Franchises-Going-While-Franchising-an-Existing-Service-Business&id=3299503 If you are considering on buying a franchised outlet as a business of your own then perhaps one of the questions you might have is regarding the franchise territory that comes with your franchise. Often, franchisors will make a "bullet point" in their brochures about "Exclusive Franchise Territory" as if this is some kind of a bonus that you get for giving them the $20,000 franchise fee. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:06:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Protected-is-My-Franchise-Territory-If-I-Buy-a-Franchised-Business?&id=3299727 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Protected-is-My-Franchise-Territory-If-I-Buy-a-Franchised-Business?&id=3299727 Many small business owners who have multiple locations and are making a profit often dream about franchising their concept in their local region, around the country, and eventually around the world. This is a nice dream to have, and I cannot deny that I once had myself. But you must not let your dream turn into a nightmare, because franchising is hard work, it's much harder than just running a few locations. Before retirement I had franchised my business in 23 states and four countries, and I can tell you it's a lot harder than it looks. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:06:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Shouldnt-I-Franchise-My-Successful-Small-Business-Which-Already-Has-Multiple-Locations?&id=3299668 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Shouldnt-I-Franchise-My-Successful-Small-Business-Which-Already-Has-Multiple-Locations?&id=3299668 There are some entrepreneurs who start their business, even if it is very small, already thinking about a franchising it all over the country someday. Indeed, it's very good to think ahead, and yes it looks pretty good in the business plan if you are looking to find an angel investor to invest in your first business, but it's certainly not as easy as you might be led to believe. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:06:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-I-Set-Up-My-Small-Business-As-If-I-Want-to-Franchise-it-Someday?&id=3299659 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-I-Set-Up-My-Small-Business-As-If-I-Want-to-Franchise-it-Someday?&id=3299659 It's not easy running a small business, and most small businesses fail in the first five years. It's an unfortunate fact of life, and I have many theories as to why this is, and I don't believe that most small business failures are just because of capital, or poor business acumen, rather I believe that government intervention, over regulation, and increased burden of taxation causes a good much of it. Nevertheless, those businesses that do succeed often have owners which have systematize the business in such a way that it makes money even when they open additional outlets. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:05:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-I-Know-If-People-Will-by-My-Concept-If-I-Franchise-it?&id=3299641 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-I-Know-If-People-Will-by-My-Concept-If-I-Franchise-it?&id=3299641 There are many small businesses that have a long-range vision for their companies, and in their long-term goals and strategies someday they'd like to franchise their company all over their state, all over the country, and then across the globe. Interestingly enough, I can't say I don't blame them, or I can't say I don't understand where these thoughts are coming from. You see, I founded my own franchising company and we did "franchised it" in four countries and 23 states here at home. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:05:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-I-Buy-Premade-Franchise-Agreements-to-Franchise-My-Business?&id=3299616 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-I-Buy-Premade-Franchise-Agreements-to-Franchise-My-Business?&id=3299616 Let's say you're tired of corporate America and you'd like to own a business of your own. Unfortunately, you've never owned a business before, and your parents didn't own a business either, so you really don't know what to do to get started. This is the biggest dilemma for many corporate employees who want to ditch corporate America and start their own company. Therefore, many of these long-time employees are looking at franchising as a way to own their own business, as it solves those problems. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Have-Questions-Concerning-Franchising?-Where-to-Look-For-Answers&id=3299388 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Have-Questions-Concerning-Franchising?-Where-to-Look-For-Answers&id=3299388 With the way the global economy has been going, many people are wondering if certain industries will still be viable in the future. In other words, consumers and investors are wondering if they will even be around. Two years ago that would have been rather a funny statement, but today it's no laughing matter. Many industries have been completely torn apart, and anyone who owns stock in any of those companies lost most of their holdings. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Franchising-Still-Be-Around-in-Ten-Years?&id=3299372 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Franchising-Still-Be-Around-in-Ten-Years?&id=3299372 Today, modern franchising accounts for 40% of every consumer dollar spent in the United States GDP. Indeed, its well over $1 trillion per year, and it accounts for something like 550,000 businesses in the United States. Perhaps, you can see that franchising is one of the greatest business models ever created, and it has helped the United States become the economic powerhouse of the world. Plus, franchisees and the franchisor brand names they represent have become loved and respected by consumers. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Franchising-Become-Popular-in-Third-World-Nations-in-the-Next-Decade?&id=3299327 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Franchising-Become-Popular-in-Third-World-Nations-in-the-Next-Decade?&id=3299327 The US Small Business Administration defines a small business as an independent business having fewer than 500 employees. These small businesses have a very positive effect on our economy, as they employ over 50% of private sector employees. Small businesses pay 44% of total US private payroll, and continue to generate new jobs. How can that help you in your decision to start a new franchise opportunity? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Opportunities-Tax-Reviewing-and-Cost-Reduction&id=3288067 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Opportunities-Tax-Reviewing-and-Cost-Reduction&id=3288067 Often franchise buyers become interested in a certain type of business and brand in the franchising sector. They've always considered owning a business of their own, but never really had the experience to quit corporate life and go for it. Franchising seems to be the answer, and they when they see a concept or brand name which they are drawn to they start to do a little more research. What they typically end up finding is that there are several competing companies for that exact same niche. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-Does-the-Brand-You-Are-Buying-Have-Real-Value-in-Your-Market?&id=3299227 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-Does-the-Brand-You-Are-Buying-Have-Real-Value-in-Your-Market?&id=3299227 There are many people that have considered owning their own business, but don't know where to start. Therefore, they turn to franchising, which tends to makes sense because you are given a proven business model and a decent business plan to operate with. This all comes along with a well established brand name which helps propel your business, and brings customers into your store. Franchising makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-I-Need-to-Hire-an-Attorney-to-Buy-a-Franchise?&id=3299199 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-I-Need-to-Hire-an-Attorney-to-Buy-a-Franchise?&id=3299199 Perhaps, you didn't realize this however most franchising disclosure documents today or FDDs are well over 250 pages of legal documents. With such complex business transactions it is often recommend and rightfully so, that the parties use franchise attorneys. Franchisors obviously have to use franchise attorneys to help them create the documents and agreements for the selling of the franchises. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Franchise-Attorneys-Charge-So-Much-Money?&id=3299184 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Franchise-Attorneys-Charge-So-Much-Money?&id=3299184 It's amazing how many folks are interested in buying a franchise, especially after a huge economic crisis. Typically during recessionary periods when people lose their jobs from corporate America there are more franchise buyers in the market. This time, we noted there were many people looking to buy franchises, but many who couldn't afford it because they could not get financing. Commercial credit right now is tight. Nevertheless, there are more people out kicking tires and looking to buy franchises than ever before. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Rate-a-Good-Franchised-Business?&id=3299169 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Rate-a-Good-Franchised-Business?&id=3299169 If you are considering opening a new business then you should look at franchising. There are a lot of positive advantages to buying a franchise. You will have a brand that people are familiar with and they will not hesitate to come inside and buy from you. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:21:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-About-Franchising-How-to-Start-a-Franchise-Style-Business&id=3297204 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-About-Franchising-How-to-Start-a-Franchise-Style-Business&id=3297204 There are many great franchise opportunities available to you. If you are looking to start your own business then you should check out the great franchises that you can buy. Making money in your own business can be made easier when you have a well known franchise name behind you. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:51:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buy-a-Franchise-How-to-Find-Great-Franchise-Opportunities&id=3296513 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buy-a-Franchise-How-to-Find-Great-Franchise-Opportunities&id=3296513 You may have been considering buying a franchise as a sound business investment in your financial future. This choice comes with many questions and there is quite a lot of information out there to be found about what sort of franchise you'd like to have as well as what needs to be done to get yours up and running smoothly and efficiently. Being able to look at some of the insider secrets is a great way to find out if the world of franchise ownership is in fact for you. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Successful-Franchise-Owners-Know-Insider-Secrets-Filta-Fry&id=3138115 http://ezinearticles.com/?Successful-Franchise-Owners-Know-Insider-Secrets-Filta-Fry&id=3138115 If you have a business that has proven to be successful, especially if you have a retail site, chances are that customers have asked you, "Are you a franchise?" And when you say no - that you own the business independently, then they promptly say that they would be interested in buying it if you were franchising. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:24:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-a-Franchise-Consultant-Franchise-Developer-Do?-And-Why-Would-I-Need-One?&id=3284323 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-a-Franchise-Consultant-Franchise-Developer-Do?-And-Why-Would-I-Need-One?&id=3284323 International development of a franchise can be a great way to further expand an already successful national franchise business. However, its not something to rush into... careful consideration must be given to ensure best chance of success. Read more to find out about this franchise development strategy. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:27:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Developing-Your-Franchise-Business-Internationally&id=3293567 http://ezinearticles.com/?Developing-Your-Franchise-Business-Internationally&id=3293567 Most of the people has been earning huge amount of profits. They have become millionaires as well. Businesses are of many categories but now-a-days the most popular is the franchise business. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:31:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Business-Know-the-Facts-From-An-Expert&id=3279977 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Business-Know-the-Facts-From-An-Expert&id=3279977 Starting your own business should never be an overnight choice, nor should it be something that you take lightly. Before you even write up that business plan, you need to be sure that you are ready to take on the commitment to hard work that starting out often takes. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:33:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Three-Biggest-Mistakes-For-a-Franchisee&id=3295415 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Three-Biggest-Mistakes-For-a-Franchisee&id=3295415 Franchise owner thinking is: I can run the systems, methods, and procedures that are already defined and documented. If you'll show me how, I can pull the right levers and push the right buttons to make the business work. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:31:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploring-Business-Ownership-Franchises,-a-Controlled-Way-to-Own-a-Business-Part-5-of-7&id=3262538 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploring-Business-Ownership-Franchises,-a-Controlled-Way-to-Own-a-Business-Part-5-of-7&id=3262538 If you own an equipment rental business should you franchise it? That is to say, if you are a small business owner and you have a successful equipment rental business, perhaps several branches in several different cities, and they are all making money, despite this outrageous recession which has taken a huge hit on your best customers, such as the contractors, all builders, and construction workers and the various industry sectors; then perhaps, your business is viable enough to franchise. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-an-Equipment-Rental-Business-Is-it-a-Smart-Business-Model?&id=3286234 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-an-Equipment-Rental-Business-Is-it-a-Smart-Business-Model?&id=3286234 It is amazing to me how many people will say negative things about franchising in the United States, but in a way I'm not surprised because folks say all sorts of negative things about business people, no matter what business model they're using. Apparently, socialism is in vogue, and capitalism isn't all that popular right now especially considering the last global economic financial crisis meltdown. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Detractors-of-the-Franchise-Model-Should-We-Listen?&id=3286745 http://ezinearticles.com/?Detractors-of-the-Franchise-Model-Should-We-Listen?&id=3286745 Anyone that studies franchising knows that small franchisors are much more likely to go out of business than large ones. In fact, the research shows that the ratio of franchisor failures in the first five years is 5 to 1. That's pretty alarming, that means only 20% of them succeed, those numbers are completely dismal and worse than most all small businesses in nearly any industry. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:46:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?We-Know-the-Challenges-With-Small-Franchisors-What-About-Large-Ones?&id=3286723 http://ezinearticles.com/?We-Know-the-Challenges-With-Small-Franchisors-What-About-Large-Ones?&id=3286723 People often think that buying a franchise is the best way to start their own business. In return for an often excessive franchise fee they will get a 'turnkey' business in a box with a brand name and all standard documentation from the word go. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:20:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Things-to-Consider-When-Contemplating-Purchasing-a-Mobile-Phone-Franchise&id=3260728 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Things-to-Consider-When-Contemplating-Purchasing-a-Mobile-Phone-Franchise&id=3260728 Not long ago, a young lady in my local area called me up and wished to talk with me about a franchise that her and her husband were considering on buying. Apparently, one of our mutual friends had mentioned that I was a former franchisor founder of my own franchising company and now retired living in the same community. Indeed, I agreed to meet them at the local Starbucks and ask them to bring all the paperwork. What the heck, a free cup of coffee and a chat on franchising I thought. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dont-Care-About-the-250-Page-Franchise-Disclosure?-You-Had-Better!&id=3281313 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dont-Care-About-the-250-Page-Franchise-Disclosure?-You-Had-Better!&id=3281313 Most all major franchise agreements have force majeure clauses in the contract. In the FDD or Franchise Disclosure Documents you will find force majeure clauses in several parts. Most likely you will find it for sure under the franchisor's obligations, where it states; if there is a big disruption such as a nuclear war, hurricane, earthquake, pandemic, or some other giant freak of nature that the franchisor is off the hook from delivering anything promised in the franchise agreement until such conditions are over with. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Make-Sure-Force-Majeure-Franchise-Clauses-Go-Both-Ways&id=3281257 http://ezinearticles.com/?Make-Sure-Force-Majeure-Franchise-Clauses-Go-Both-Ways&id=3281257 Many savvy investors would like to get into the franchising industry, but they feel buying a franchise is beneath them, and they don't really want to start another business and be under the control of someone else. What they'd like to be is the franchisor, the company that is actually doing the franchising. Of course, they realize it takes about $1 million to franchise a company, and that's after you've proven concept with your prototype store, which you may have had to operate for 10 years to get all the bugs out and make the business model perfect. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:08:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Investing-in-a-Master-Franchise-Opportunity-Make-Sure-Viable-Locations-Exist-First&id=3280943 http://ezinearticles.com/?Investing-in-a-Master-Franchise-Opportunity-Make-Sure-Viable-Locations-Exist-First&id=3280943 Many small businesses have been quite successful, and their owners would like to see them grow, but owning a small business through the ups and downs of the business cycle can take its toll on a small business owner. And they may not have the capital or cash flow behind them to franchise their business throughout the country and into international franchise territories. The dream of franchising your small business all over the world sounds pretty good doesn't it? Admit it, you like the idea. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:07:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Your-Small-Business-World-Wide-No-Dont,-Wait,-Halt&id=3280904 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Your-Small-Business-World-Wide-No-Dont,-Wait,-Halt&id=3280904 Did you know a good many franchisors require in their Franchising Disclosure Documents or FDDs that you must put in more than one franchised outlet. Indeed, the franchising companies that have these clauses usually require you to set up additional units on a development timetable. Generally, this timetable goes for a 10 year period, or the length of the original franchise term. Therefore, each time you put in a new store, you must have more capital, or use all the profits from your other stores to finance the newest store. years, and things you should discuss with your attorney prior buying a franchise. Please consider all this. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:01:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Multi-Unit-Franchise-Development-Clauses-in-the-FDD-Considered&id=3280864 http://ezinearticles.com/?Multi-Unit-Franchise-Development-Clauses-in-the-FDD-Considered&id=3280864 The restaurant industry as a whole is one of the toughest things to get into. While the failure rate is high, it is not so much the industry as it is the people that are investing in it. Many think it will be fun and delve into their own restaurant without doing the proper research or having the proper knowledge. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:56:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Restaurant-Franchise-Investments&id=3283603 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Restaurant-Franchise-Investments&id=3283603 It's amazing how many franchise buyers purchase a franchise without ever showing the FDD or Franchise Disclosure Documents to a practicing franchise attorney. If you just show them to your local business attorney, who doesn't specialize in franchising, that really does no good. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:49:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Post-Termination-Franchise-Clauses-Could-Cost-You-More-Than-You-Think&id=3281285 http://ezinearticles.com/?Post-Termination-Franchise-Clauses-Could-Cost-You-More-Than-You-Think&id=3281285 You can ask anyone who sells life insurance how tough it can be at times. No one wants to think about dying, and no one wants to be worth more dead than alive. No one really wishes to think about the end of their times or the potential eventuality of their own demise. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:22:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Happens-to-Your-Franchise-When-You-Die?&id=3281587 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Happens-to-Your-Franchise-When-You-Die?&id=3281587 Okay, so you decided you want to be a sub franchisor or invest in a master franchise because you want to be the franchisor not a franchisee. That's fine, and if you have experience in the franchising industry, or you can hire the top talent perhaps, someone with a CFE or Certified Franchise Executive Degree, along with some top talent in the particular industry but that franchisor represents, you might be able to pull-it-off. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:17:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Before-You-Invest-in-a-Master-Franchise-Think-About-Your-End-Goal-and-Exit-Strategy&id=3280983 http://ezinearticles.com/?Before-You-Invest-in-a-Master-Franchise-Think-About-Your-End-Goal-and-Exit-Strategy&id=3280983 Redbox is a very convenient and strategically placed movie renting option. Can you buy them as a franchise and would this be a good investment? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:13:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Redbox-Franchise-Wouldnt-That-Be-Nice?&id=3267866 http://ezinearticles.com/?Redbox-Franchise-Wouldnt-That-Be-Nice?&id=3267866 As former franchisor I get asked quite a few questions about franchising, and most of those questions come from potential franchise buyers, people that are looking at franchising as an alternative career. Most of them are tired with corporate America and they don't like the idea of getting laid off every time the business cycle comes in and goes out, like the rising tide. Nevertheless, one thing that always concerns me is that new franchise buyers don't always ask the right questions. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:13:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buying-a-Franchise-What-About-Future-Technology-Challenges&id=3281345 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buying-a-Franchise-What-About-Future-Technology-Challenges&id=3281345 Being a business owner can definitely be a gamble. In fact, the reason that business owners often make such a comfortable living is because of everything that they put at stake. When someone opens a business their ability to maintain their loan payments and their livelihood relies entirely on one very shaky variable: the success of their company. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:10:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Benefits-of-Being-a-Restaurant-Franchisee&id=3282737 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Benefits-of-Being-a-Restaurant-Franchisee&id=3282737 Starting an ice cream franchise can be fun and profitable. Learn about some tips for opening an ice cream franchise. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Opening-an-Ice-Cream-Franchise&id=3270235 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Opening-an-Ice-Cream-Franchise&id=3270235 As a former franchisor founder, and now a semi-retired franchise consultant, who quite frankly isn't trying very hard to get business, I am often asked interesting questions about the franchising model. Most of the questions do not come from franchisors, although a few do, most of the questions come from franchise buyers or people who would like to experience their American dream by owning a business of their own, and look towards franchising because they don't know where to begin. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:43:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-it-Better-to-Buy-Into-a-Master-Franchise-Or-Directly-From-a-Franchisor?&id=3279427 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-it-Better-to-Buy-Into-a-Master-Franchise-Or-Directly-From-a-Franchisor?&id=3279427 One of the most difficult things to do for a franchising company is to put everyone in the industry associations you are involved in at ease. If you are a fast growing franchise company, you will be seen as a threat to the industry you are in, especially to all the smaller independents in that industry niche. After all, every mom-and-pop store will be concerned that you may come into their area and put one of your franchises next door to them, and put them out of business. In fact, you very well might! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:40:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchisors-Making-Friends-With-Vendors-at-Association-Trade-Shows-Considered&id=3279410 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchisors-Making-Friends-With-Vendors-at-Association-Trade-Shows-Considered&id=3279410 One of the first questions that every franchise buyer asks the salesman of the franchisor they are interested in is how much money am I going to make? The reality is no one can predict that in advance, after all, someone who buys a franchise and then comes to work every day at about 10 AM and leave at 2 PM, and never does much of anything, then obviously his business will fail no matter how good the franchise model is. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:36:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchisor-Challenges-With-Earnings-Claims-and-Lawsuits-Considered&id=3279375 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchisor-Challenges-With-Earnings-Claims-and-Lawsuits-Considered&id=3279375 Every good solid franchisor that has been in business more than a few years knows that their very best franchise buyers do not come from advertising and marketing, or from the Internet for that matter, rather they come from referrals from friends and families of those who already own franchised units. Therefore, it makes sense that all franchising systems set up referral networks so they can tap into this great inflow of new potential franchise buyers. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:19:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-System-Marketing-For-New-Franchisees-and-Referral-Networks-Considered&id=3279324 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-System-Marketing-For-New-Franchisees-and-Referral-Networks-Considered&id=3279324 Most people do not think of franchising as something that could save the world, stop hunger, and bring billions of people up in the world. However, this is because not many people are intimately acquainted with the franchise business model. I assure you that franchising is absolutely up for the task of solving the world's most pressing problems. Take for instance the challenges of Third World nations in their economic development. Franchising on a smaller scale in setting up commerce and growing businesses makes a lot of sense. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:52:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Franchising-Makes-Sense-For-Third-World-Economic-Development-of-Micro-Businesses&id=3279299 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Franchising-Makes-Sense-For-Third-World-Economic-Development-of-Micro-Businesses&id=3279299 Did you know that there are some franchising companies that do not sell individual units? That is to say that the franchisor decides to sell master franchise rights, allowing other people to be the franchisor for their brand name and business model in territories, regions, states, provinces, countries or continents. In this case you would not be able to buy the franchise for a single unit in your city, without going through a master franchise first. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:45:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Selling-Master-Rights-and-Setting-Up-Master-Franchises-Franchising-Strategy-Thoughts&id=3279263 http://ezinearticles.com/?Selling-Master-Rights-and-Setting-Up-Master-Franchises-Franchising-Strategy-Thoughts&id=3279263 One of the easiest types of businesses to franchise is a mobile service business, as they can be operated out of a home or run entirely on a computer. In other words, the franchisee has a service vehicle and they go out to customer's homes, or businesses to do the services on-site. Therefore, they need no location at first, as long as they have only one or a few business vehicles. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:43:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Service-Franchises-and-Prototype-Development-Considered&id=3279234 http://ezinearticles.com/?Service-Franchises-and-Prototype-Development-Considered&id=3279234 Did you know most of the car dealerships in the United States are franchises? Did you know that franchise companies account for about 40% of every consumer GDP dollar spent in the United States of America? Do you realize the power of franchising, the economies of scale that are involved, and the reason that they are more efficient business models than just about any other business strategy around? Have you ever considered why this is? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:40:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Franchised-Outlets-Beat-Out-Corporate-Owned-Store-Outlets?&id=3279197 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Franchised-Outlets-Beat-Out-Corporate-Owned-Store-Outlets?&id=3279197 Most people do not realize this, but most franchising companies do not survive past five years. That is to say the franchisers which are selling the franchises often go out of business at 5 to 1 ratio before five years is up. That is a scary thought if you are buying a franchise from a company or franchising system that hasn't even been in business for the first five years. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:40:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Your-Franchiser-Sell-the-Franchise-System-Out-From-Under-You?&id=3279612 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Your-Franchiser-Sell-the-Franchise-System-Out-From-Under-You?&id=3279612 It often amazes me that franchise buyers want to get in on the ground floor of the next latest trend. They see some new, cool, and fad business that has lines out the door, and all the sudden they decide they must have one, because they see nothing but dollar signs. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-Not-Buy-a-Franchise-Just-Because-it-is-Trendy,-Cool,-Or-the-Latest-Fad&id=3279569 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-Not-Buy-a-Franchise-Just-Because-it-is-Trendy,-Cool,-Or-the-Latest-Fad&id=3279569 Not all franchise systems are created equal, and for those franchising companies that have master franchises as part of their growth strategy plan, I can tell you that not all "master franchises" are created equal either. You see, before retirement I franchised my company in 23 states, and serving roughly 450 cities. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:24:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Repossession-of-a-Master-Franchise-Considered&id=3279459 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Repossession-of-a-Master-Franchise-Considered&id=3279459 If you are going to buy a franchise, and sign a ten-year franchise agreement, then you should be thinking about which industries you choose very carefully. For instance, many of the industries that do quite well right now, will be obsolete within the next 10 years. And you need to consider all the challenges that the industries which you are looking into might go through during that period. The franchised outlet you plan to purchase from the franchisor might not be viable in a decade from now, and the franchisor may not still be around. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:28:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Industry-Challenges-Ahead-Think-About-That-Before-You-Buy-the-Franchise&id=3281232 http://ezinearticles.com/?Industry-Challenges-Ahead-Think-About-That-Before-You-Buy-the-Franchise&id=3281232 Most of the Franchise Disclosure Documents or FDDs indicate the term of the franchise is 10-years with automatic renewals. No, this is not the case in all franchise agreements, but most of them. If you find a franchise agreement that happens to have a five-year franchise term, but does not specify automatic renewals, you should be very wary of buying this franchise, especially if the franchise involves a business location, and as a tenant you will be expected to sign a 10-year lease. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:10:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Be-Wary-of-Buying-Into-a-Franchise-With-Only-a-5-Year-Franchise-Term&id=3279065 http://ezinearticles.com/?Be-Wary-of-Buying-Into-a-Franchise-With-Only-a-5-Year-Franchise-Term&id=3279065 It has often been said that buying a franchise is like getting married. Both the franchisor and the franchisee rely on each other for success. If the franchisees do not make a profit or do not pay their royalties on time franchisor can no longer exist. If the franchisor does not give the franchisees the perfect business model, strong support, a strong brand name, and strength of the market place the franchisee cannot make a profit, thus, they will pay their royalties, and they will go out of business. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:10:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Better-Make-Sure-Your-Spouse-Supports-Your-Idea-to-Buy-a-Franchise-Prior-to-Purchase&id=3279029 http://ezinearticles.com/?Better-Make-Sure-Your-Spouse-Supports-Your-Idea-to-Buy-a-Franchise-Prior-to-Purchase&id=3279029 If you are a franchisor or you work in the recruitment department of a large franchising company your job is to find the very best possible future franchisees. You must sell them a franchise making sure it is a good fit and then repeat that process 1000 times. This is much easier said than done because the first problem you will have is trying to figure out where to find highly programmable franchise buyers. In other words, places where you going to find future team members who will follow the business model and the plan without trying to be entrepreneurs and change your already perfect system? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Should-Franchisors-Look-For-Highly-Programmable-Franchise-Buyers?&id=3278995 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Should-Franchisors-Look-For-Highly-Programmable-Franchise-Buyers?&id=3278995 Franchise buyers often do not understand what franchisors look for when considering their applications. The reality is that franchisors are not looking for entrepreneurs they are looking for people who are actually the opposite of that. Franchising companies have a perfect business model and they are looking for highly programmable franchisees. That is to say team members who will follow the plan and business model and not try to rock the boat or change the perfect system. After all, a franchisor with a superior business model of efficiency has refined their franchised outlets to be nearly perfect. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Franchisors-Want-to-Find-Highly-Programmable-Franchisee-Buyers&id=3278964 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Franchisors-Want-to-Find-Highly-Programmable-Franchisee-Buyers&id=3278964 Perhaps, your small business is doing quite well and now you have several locations and they all seem to be running good and making a profit. You've survived the recession, and you know you have a good business model because all your competition has exited the market place and there you are standing tall. First, I'd like to congratulate you for your success, and I know you've probably been thinking about expanding even further. Many small businesses in your position have decided they would like to franchise their company all over the country, and around the world. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-Your-Existing-Business-Are-You-Emotionally-Tough-Enough?&id=3278932 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchising-Your-Existing-Business-Are-You-Emotionally-Tough-Enough?&id=3278932 If you are considering buying a franchise and have a combative personality, you might want to reconsider. You see, when you buy a franchise you will need to follow the franchisor's guidelines and business model perfectly. Any deviation could affect the franchisor's brand name and the consistency they wish to convey to the consumer. Also, you must realize that the franchisor's business model has been refined over the years, and now that they have thousands of franchisees, it is nearly perfect. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Emotionally-Tough-Enough-to-Stay-Within-the-Franchise-Guidelines?&id=3278901 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Emotionally-Tough-Enough-to-Stay-Within-the-Franchise-Guidelines?&id=3278901 Franchise owner think is: I can run the systems, methods, and procedures that are already defined and documented. If you'll show me how, I can pull the right levers and push the right buttons to make the business work. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:16:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploring-Business-Ownership-Franchises,-A-Controlled-Way-to-Own-a-Business-Part-5-of-7&id=3262538 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploring-Business-Ownership-Franchises,-A-Controlled-Way-to-Own-a-Business-Part-5-of-7&id=3262538 You can ask any franchisor's how well their woman owned franchise outlets are doing and I think what you'll find is they are actually doing better as a percentage than those franchisees which are run by men. Why do you think this is? I have my own suspicions, and perhaps, biased opinion as to why women do better in franchising than men do. And I don't want anybody calling me a sexist for pointing this out, but it appears to me that the reason women are much better franchisees, is men are often too hardheaded and won't follow the system. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:16:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Women-and-Franchising-What-Glass-Ceiling?&id=3272946 http://ezinearticles.com/?Women-and-Franchising-What-Glass-Ceiling?&id=3272946 If you have been laid off from corporate America, perhaps you want to start your own business so you don't get laid off anymore every time the business cycle turns south. Indeed, I doubt there are few who would blame you at this point, especially since we went through a rather dismal recessionary, and unemployment hit 11%. Still, many folks that have been laid off from corporate America are afraid to start their own business because they realize that if they work for a large company they get health care insurance and benefits. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:16:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-to-Buy-a-Franchise-More-Buyers-Asking-About-Health-Care-Plans&id=3272922 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-to-Buy-a-Franchise-More-Buyers-Asking-About-Health-Care-Plans&id=3272922 With unemployment rate coming in at nearly 11% and sure to go higher even as the economy supposedly recovers following the stock market recovery, we see a lot of laid-off corporate employees who are fed up and tired and don't want to go back to work in a cubical or is a labor unit in the factory. Many of those in the retail sector are tired of working in an outlet where nobody appreciates their hard work. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:15:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stressed-Out,-Laid-Off-Corporate-Refugees-Looking-at-Franchising&id=3272839 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stressed-Out,-Laid-Off-Corporate-Refugees-Looking-at-Franchising&id=3272839 Have you ever wondered what a franchisor looks for when they are going through the applications and the resumes of potential franchisees? Many franchisees do not realize this but franchisors are not out to sell a franchise to everyone, at least the good ones certainly aren't. You see, if you sell a franchise to someone that's not going to be a very good franchisee all you've done is created a tremendous number of headaches down the road for yourself and your company. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:15:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Former-Franchisor-Founder-Reflects-on-What-He-Looked-For-in-Franchisees-Buyers&id=3272787 http://ezinearticles.com/?Former-Franchisor-Founder-Reflects-on-What-He-Looked-For-in-Franchisees-Buyers&id=3272787 There are all kinds of reasons that go into the decision to franchise in a large Corporation. Sometimes there is a new product or service which is not exactly something that a corporation can set up hundreds of units in and expect them to do well in all locations. If there is too much regional variation, it generally takes someone who is familiar with that area, and can adapt the business model regionally for the local clientele and often distributorships, licensees, in franchising works very good for this. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:14:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buying-a-Franchise-From-a-Corporation-With-a-Franchise-Arm-to-Market-Their-Goods-and-Services&id=3272733 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buying-a-Franchise-From-a-Corporation-With-a-Franchise-Arm-to-Market-Their-Goods-and-Services&id=3272733 Different franchisors have different marketing strategies and growth plans for different reasons. Some franchisors sell master rights, or master franchise opportunities as well as individual units. Then there are other franchisor which only sell individual units and will not sell master rights because they want to be the franchisor in all the territories and in all regions of the nation. It is their goal to eventually franchise in every state, and in every country around the world. At least those are the goals, dreams, and ambitions of most franchisor and I am speaking from experience. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:29:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Come-Franchisors-Sell-Master-Franchises-Instead-of-Individual-Units&id=3272757 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Come-Franchisors-Sell-Master-Franchises-Instead-of-Individual-Units&id=3272757 For those who've read the E-Myth they realize that once your business is duplicatable, profitable, and everything runs like a top, even when you are not there, that you've done your work and systematized your company. Now, comes the question; should you franchise it? Well, is it franchise-able? Here are some thoughts on that issue. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:09:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-I-Franchise-My-Small-Business-This-Year?&id=3269118 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-I-Franchise-My-Small-Business-This-Year?&id=3269118 Many new franchise buyers will pick out a location and as soon as the franchisor approves it, they will congratulate themselves on taking such a wonderful place to do business, knowing that their franchisor knows best, and therefore, it must be a guaranteed successful local. Wait one second. It doesn't actually work that way, the way it works is a franchisee chooses a location, and the franchisor proves it with a yes or no, it's no guarantee. And what do they say about business? It's all about location, see that point? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:19:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?If-Your-Franchisor-Approves-Your-Franchise-Location-No-Guarantee-of-Success&id=3273205 http://ezinearticles.com/?If-Your-Franchisor-Approves-Your-Franchise-Location-No-Guarantee-of-Success&id=3273205 Often franchise buyers want to get a piece of their American dream by owning their own business. They also want to prevent themselves from being laid off from corporate America again. They also realize that their family may have to go through some of the same things they have gone through during their career. What they'd like to do is to start a business that everyone in their family can enjoy, and use for their employment. There's only one problem with this. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:18:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Your-Family-Work-in-Your-Newly-Purchased-Franchise-Business-Are-You-Sure?&id=3273129 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Your-Family-Work-in-Your-Newly-Purchased-Franchise-Business-Are-You-Sure?&id=3273129 If you travel across America after this latest global recession, you will note that many shopping centers have anchor tenants which are no longer there. This is horrible to see so much square footage lost for the commercial property owners, leasing companies, and property managers, but it is also even worse for the mom and pop franchised outlets also in that center with no anchor tenant. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:18:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-the-Shopping-Mall-Dies,-So-Too-Could-Your-Franchised-Outlet&id=3273098 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-the-Shopping-Mall-Dies,-So-Too-Could-Your-Franchised-Outlet&id=3273098 Many minorities in the past have claimed that in the United States it's very hard to get ahead if you are not white. It is my sincere belief that those days are gone forever, but I do realize that these issues exist in some small towns and still in some places in our great nation. In other words we are perfect, but we've come a long way. If you are a minority, or even if you are in the majority, but still considered a minority or potentially a disadvantaged business person, then may I suggest you look into franchising? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:17:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Franchising-Blow-Out-the-Glass-Ceiling-For-Minorities?&id=3272997 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Franchising-Blow-Out-the-Glass-Ceiling-For-Minorities?&id=3272997 There has been growing interest lately in the use of market-based solutions to help alleviate poverty across the globe, especially as a result of the successes of the Acumen Fund. Although these kinds of solutions are no panacea, they have opened many opportunities for poverty relief and economic self reliance development that previous approaches (such as regulatory or simple charity) have not been able to accomplish. Market-based approaches have the ability to provide opportunities, change mind-sets, and build economies. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:57:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leveraging-the-Power-of-Markets-With-Microfranchising&id=3252525 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leveraging-the-Power-of-Markets-With-Microfranchising&id=3252525 I you want your franchise to succeed, you need to give 110% of your efforts; you have to be in it to win it. As a former franchisor, I can tell you that the most successful franchisees went above and beyond the call of duty, they took their businesses as serious as their families, and because of that their success seemed to know no bounds. In fact, I was often humbled having franchisees that had succeeded in my business model better than I had succeeded in it prior to franchising that business model. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:43:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchisees-Must-Give-110%-to-Win-Christmas-Eve-in-Fort-Myers,-FL-Case-Study&id=3265564 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchisees-Must-Give-110%-to-Win-Christmas-Eve-in-Fort-Myers,-FL-Case-Study&id=3265564 New guidance issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) will loosen the limits of the 7(a) loans ability to finance goodwill (intangible assets) in franchise business purchases with changes in ownership. Goodwill is the term used to describe the intangible assets of a business, verses the hard assets such as equipment, buildings and real estate. Earlier in 2009, the SBA advised lending banks to disallow funding loans toward franchises and businesses if goodwill amounted to more that 50% of the loan amount with a maximum of $250,000. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:54:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-the-SBA-7(a)-To-Purchase-Existing-Franchise-Goodwill&id=3255001 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-the-SBA-7(a)-To-Purchase-Existing-Franchise-Goodwill&id=3255001 The down economy has proven to be advantageous for many investors looking to franchise new companies. Due diligence will always pay off, but there are new tactics to consider now that the internet has become a primary communication tool. Consider your financing options before you begin your search and put together your business plan. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:36:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Choose-Which-Business-Franchise-to-Invest-In?&id=3018009 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Choose-Which-Business-Franchise-to-Invest-In?&id=3018009 Franchises account for over 40% of retail sales today. You may go to any center and find franchises operating there. With over a century of History behind them, franchising is a strong, efficient way for you to venture into your new business. What are franchise opportunities? What does it mean to me and will it work in my area? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Opportunities-Who?-What?-Where?&id=3248217 http://ezinearticles.com/?Franchise-Opportunities-Who?-What?-Where?&id=3248217 Selling a business comes with many challenges. The number one reason most transactions don't close after a buyer and seller have "negotiated" a deal is that the landlord cannot come to terms with the seller and/or buyer. The number two reason is that finance is not available. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:25:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-Seller-Finance-to-Sell-Your-Business&id=3228160 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-Seller-Finance-to-Sell-Your-Business&id=3228160 Entrepreneurs considering buying a internet business should compare a franchise business with a new business model that is extremely lucrative for a fraction of the investment cost. There are many franchise opportunities out there, and it can be confusing for anyone who is searching for a lucrative, simple business that will give them great results. The internet is an obvious place of growth, and entrepreneurs should look at it as a new vehicle that remains untapped. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Look-For-When-Considering-an-Internet-Franchise-Business-and-Other-Business-Model-Options&id=3244159 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Look-For-When-Considering-an-Internet-Franchise-Business-and-Other-Business-Model-Options&id=3244159 Organizations who have implemented or created franchises within their corporations may have difficulty in ensuring that all franchise owners are on effectively and efficiently running their branch or that sufficient franchise training for all employees are conducted. As a result they may acquire a bad reputation due to certain franchises that do not uphold the care and precaution that the brand is striving for. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:53:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Uniformity-Within-the-Workplace-Has-Been-Made-Easier-With-Online-Franchise-Training&id=3253620 http://ezinearticles.com/?Uniformity-Within-the-Workplace-Has-Been-Made-Easier-With-Online-Franchise-Training&id=3253620 Franchising a business means distributing a trademark of a business in return for some amount or a percentage in monthly sales. It helps in the expansion of business without considering the operational expenses. It can also minimize the risk and helps to concentrate in the growth of a business. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:27:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Shall-I-Go-For-a-Franchise?&id=3219031 http://ezinearticles.com/?Shall-I-Go-For-a-Franchise?&id=3219031 With numerous types of cleaning franchises in the UK and various unique offerings to the market, it's wise to consider carefully what you are taking on. If you are considering a cleaning franchise make sure you are well informed. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:27:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Considerations-When-Investing-in-a-Cleaning-Franchise&id=3248114 http://ezinearticles.com/?Considerations-When-Investing-in-a-Cleaning-Franchise&id=3248114 Where does microfranchising fit in with other methods of poverty alleviation? Stephen W. Gibson, creator of the Academy for Creating Enterprise, has developed the 'Spectrum of Economic Self-Reliance Development,' which categorizes and identifies different means of poverty alleviation. This spectrum helps us answer the above question about microfranchising, and it is from this spectrum that the ideas presented below originate. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:13:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Microfranchising-and-Economic-Self-Reliance&id=3224822 http://ezinearticles.com/?Microfranchising-and-Economic-Self-Reliance&id=3224822 Franchise royalties are sometimes looked upon in a negative way in the eyes of franchise seekers, often simply because of the fact that their function in the franchise equation is misunderstood. There are several important points to grasp when it comes to franchise royalties, exactly what they are, and how they benefit both the franchisor and the franchisee. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:13:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-About-Franchise-Royalty-Fees&id=3242776 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-About-Franchise-Royalty-Fees&id=3242776 Running a cleaning franchise is dirty business... right? This is not necessarily true if you have the funds to buy the franchise and hire employees to do all the dirty work. The potential is huge but so is the effort required to launch the business. If you are not scared of hard work and do not like the idea of traditional business, then a cleaning franchise might just be the way you clean up and make serious dirty money! Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:07:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Cleaning-Franchises-Dirty-Business?&id=3225841 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Cleaning-Franchises-Dirty-Business?&id=3225841 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.