Franchise How-To: Page 5
The 23 Items Your Franchise Disclosure Document Must Include
Although an experienced franchise attorney can help you craft a complete document, as the franchisor, it helps to know what your document should outline.
Uncharted Territories: Understanding a Franchise's 'Territorial Rights'
Should you grant exclusive territories or let every "every franchisee for himself" be your motto? These tips can help you decide.
Franchise Fees: The Money Question That Can Make or Break Your Franchise
The single most important aspect of your business plan are the fees you charge your franchisees. Discover how to charge enough on the initial fee and royalties to make money without scaring away potential franchisees.
How to Choose the Best Structure for Your Franchise Company
Learn the pros and cons of each franchise structures offers so you can pick the one that will work best for you.
Should You Open a Second Location Before You Franchise Your Business?
A franchising expert weighs in on the question.
The 2 Most Important Steps in Deciding If Franchising Is a Good Fit for You
Although you might be able to make a profitable go of it, franchising isn't for everyone. Here's what to consider before you jump in.
The Acid Test: Will Franchising Your Business Be Profitable or Not?
Don't jump into the franchising field until you've determined if both you and your franchisees can turn a profit.
Is Your Business Franchisable?
Before you decide to franchise your business, take a look at these factors that make a business a good candidate for cloning.
The 9 Advantages of Franchising
Is franchising right for you? Discover the nine advantages franchising offers that may benefit your business.
The 5 Sections to Pay Close Attention to in a Franchise Disclosure Document
A great deal of your time and money is on the line, so you need to know everything there is to know about the franchise you want to purchase.
How Do You Size up a Potential Franchise? Schmooze.
The six types of franchisees you must talk with to assess whether a particular system is right for you.
10 Questions to Ask When Franchising Your Business
From startup costs to legal docs, to vetting franchisees, here's what you need to know before putting your brand in someone else's hands.
7 Tips for Getting the Information You Need Before Becoming a Franchisee
Speaking with at least five current owners is your best first step.
Exploring a Franchise Opportunity? 5 Key Questions to Ask.
Embarking on this discovery process will let you check out the business model even as you, the franchisee, are being vetted.
4 Ways to Attract Sophisticated Franchisees to Grow Your Business
If executed properly, a well-developed recruitment and outreach process can help furnish results for your company.