Want to franchise your business? 5 key qualities it should have

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  If you have a thriving business that you want to take

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Franchisee Innovation: Is There Room to Make Your Mark?

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Is franchisee innovation an oxymoron? Not necessarily. Take McDonald’s, for example, one

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The Franchise Owner-Operator Model

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The franchise owner-operator model, one of several ownership options in franchising, is

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What is a Master Franchisee?

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As you research franchising, you may come across master franchise opportunities. Because

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What to Expect from a Franchisor

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When you’re evaluating franchise opportunities, it’s helpful to have a good understanding

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Franchise Financing: Will a ROBS Plan Work for You?

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Looking at franchise financing options? If you have $50,000 or more in

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Franchise Trends to Watch

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Keeping an eye on franchise trends can be helpful when you’re deciding

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Owning a franchise with your spouse: A recipe for success or disaster?

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Have you been thinking about owning a franchise with your spouse? We

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Semi-Absentee Ownership: Is a Side Hustle Right for You?

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A growing percentage of franchise owners are running their businesses “on the

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6 Characteristics of a Successful Franchisee: How Do You Measure Up?

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Wondering what it takes to become a successful franchisee? Many people believe

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Why Veterans Make Great Franchisees

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Flying across the country recently, the founder of FranChoice was seated next

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What’s the Difference: a Franchise vs. a Regular Job

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How is franchise ownership different from holding a regular job? There are

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The Franchise Contract: All You Need to Know (Part 2)

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When it comes to a franchise contract, forewarned is forearmed. In other

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The Franchise Contract: All You Need to Know (Part 1)

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So you’re thinking about franchise ownership–an exciting prospect. Before you sign on

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Developing a Business Plan for Your Franchise: When and How to Do it

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Creating a business plan is a critical step toward the launch of

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So-Called “Dirty Jobs”: Recession-Proof Franchises in Disguise?

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When investigating business opportunities, it can often be a wise move to

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FDD Item 19: Earnings Information

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When researching franchise opportunities, it’s important to examine Item 19 in a

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Reviewing a Franchise Disclosure Document: 4 Ways to Assess Risk

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Evaluating the information in a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a critical

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Franchising ROI: What’s Reasonable to Expect?

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When you’re contemplating franchise ownership, evaluating ROI (Return on Investment) figures is

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Professional Service Franchises: Pros and Cons

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Professional Service franchises may seem a stretch of the imagination to some,

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Be a Successful Franchisee: Go for the Gold

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Are you looking to become a successful franchisee? Let’s look at three

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Validation Calls to Franchisees: Beware of Songbirds

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Making validation calls to a system’s current franchisees is a critical part

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Franchisor Support: What Do the Best Franchisors Provide?

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Franchisor support varies greatly. And when looking into franchise systems, it’s helpful

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