General Franchise Information

July 1, 2022

Contracts define business relationships and spell out the benefits and responsibilities of each party in the agreement. In a franchise relationship, this contract is known as a franchise agreement, and it is one of the most basic legal requirements to start a franchise. This guide will help you learn more about the franchise agreement and ... What Is the Legal Document that Sets Up a Franchise?...

June 10, 2022

Before you buy a franchise, it’s important to go through the proper steps in developing a franchise plan. Checking every detail ahead of time ensures that your business will run smoothly in the future. This guide will show you how to start a franchise and what you need to look into before investing in a ... What to Check Before Buying a Franchise...

June 3, 2022

Owning a franchise can be a dream come true, but it’s also a calling reserved for those willing to invest themselves in the business. This article unpacks the steps in developing a franchise plan, so you can learn more about how to start a franchise. Consider Your “Why” Why do you want to own a ... What Are the Steps to Owning a Franchise?...

May 31, 2022

What Is the Franchise Development Process? As much as you might dream of overnight success, your franchise can’t be built in a single day. In this article, we’ll show you how to start a franchise and the steps in developing a franchise plan. Design Your Franchise Model One of the first steps in developing a ... What Is the Franchise Development Process?...

December 17, 2021

It’s never easy being the new guy. Being the new guy when the stakes are high is even harder. In most cases, however, that’s exactly what you’ll be as a new franchise owner – the new guy. No matter how much busines experience you have, you’re still coming into the brand...

September 24, 2021

One of the best things about opening your business in modern times is the vast amount of exposure you can find with online marketing. From using social media, to paid posts that display to warm audiences, it’s safe to say that marketing has taken it up a notch in capabilities. As a franchise o...

August 27, 2021

How to Find Trustworthy Franchise EmployeesFirst things first, you have to let people know you’re hiring. There are all the normal channels. Posting ads, creating accounts with hiring agencies, or even scheduling open interviews. However, you can take things a step further in order to find the...

June 11, 2021

Online marketing is the way of the world these days. With more and more users spending time online, it’s one of the fastest, most reliable ways to reach your audience. From spanning social media, to digital ads, to everything in-between, marketing online can help you find some serious traction...

May 13, 2021

Now more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s safe to say that business protocols have changed. As laws adjust, as infection rates rise and fall, and vaccine rollouts are continually scheduled, businesses have adapted to the status quo. We roll with the punches, and make businesses tha...

April 30, 2021

Should you work where you live? And should you live where you work? For many reasons, this is a personal preference that new franchisees run into as they are opening up their business. In the planning stages, you’ll decide what industry and brand you’ll work for, as well as where your fr...

April 9, 2021

As a business owner, it’s your goal to hire the best of the best. You want to see who’s out there, what they can bring to your business, and how you can best capture them to your advantage. Sure, you want to make it worth your while, too. But when it comes to hiring the best employees fo...

January 29, 2021

As an up and coming franchisee, one of your biggest goals will be to help your business run as efficiently as possible. The less time that's wasted on simple tasks, the more time you can spend elsewhere. This only makes smart business sense, right? As a franchise owner, efficiency equals more money....

January 22, 2021

Throughout your years of work, there are many life lessons that will come into play. Now, as an incoming franchisee, you can look back on the work skills that you've been collecting for years. Each one will help you to become more successful in your professional market, and as a business owner. This...

January 14, 2021

As a business owner – or even a potential business owner – you know that there is much to learn. Aside from your daily tasks, there are platforms, fields, and best practices to take in – all so that you can help make your franchise location a better place. Doing so can leave you wo...

January 8, 2021

One of the biggest steps in starting your franchise location comes in the form of finances. Sure, there's plenty to plan in logistics – starting your business comes with tasks that will fall under your responsibility. But before you can start the business and open to the public, before you can...

January 1, 2021

If you're like most of the population, you just might be ready to put 2020 behind you. After a whirlwind year that took everyone by storm – in many cases, literally – the final calendar page is getting far more praise than in years past. While some of the same issues we've been dealing w...

December 25, 2020

As an incoming franchisee, it's important to immerse yourself in every aspect of the business. The more you learn, the better you can prep your brand for success. This means reading, listening, and immersing yourself into every aspect of business. Whatever comes your way, whether it's a rogue employ...

December 18, 2020

Business ownership – success – career freedom with plenty of opportunity for growth – al of this and more is commonly known as part of the American dream. As we ease into a new quarter and see what the economy has in store for us, it's important that we don't lose sight of the core...

December 11, 2020

Have you ever wondered what your role will be as an incoming franchise owner? If you're new to the business, it's no wonder that you'll have more questions than you feel comfortable asking all at one time. This is normal – there is simply much to learn about the industry as a whole. That is, t...

December 4, 2020

Ahh the middle of a pandemic – strange events by the day and a reality where no one knows what's "normal" or when things will feel "normal" again. It's everyone's ideal to start a business, right? In reality, no, it's probably not everyone's ideal time to start up a franchise business. But tha...

November 30, 2020

In many cases, folks think that owning a franchise location means being on-site every minute the brand is open. That becoming a business owner means being married to the business, being in charge day in and day out, rarely allowing them time to leave or have free time that is away from their franchi...

November 13, 2020

As a new franchisee, it can be difficult to imagine how you'll adjust your future business to the status quo. With changing regulations and a public that's apt to stay in rather than frequent your location, you might be scratching your head at coming up with ways to keep your best customers engaged....