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When it comes to buying a specific franchise opportunity, there’s an important part of the franchise agreement that most prospective franchise buyers aren’t fully prepared for. The personal guarantee. With that in mind, before you sign your franchise agreement, you...
Americans are notoriously innovative and tough. Not only are we able to get work done but we have also kept the economy moving forward during times when most financial analysts expect a downturn due to financial strain. From pushing through the worst of the pandemic...
Keeping up with the demands of clients is an important part of success for any business, including popular franchises. Major franchise systems succeed not only because they implement these changes but because they evolve without leaving franchisees to manage change...
The franchise agreement arrives and it's intimidating. It's long. It's filled with legal language. And every word in it was written by the franchisor's attorneys. That's not a conspiracy. It's just business. That being said, it means you need to read it like someone...
Savvy business owners know that their business needs to evolve with the market. This holds true in most industries, but few can change as frequently as the restaurant business. One of the most recent evolutions is the growth of delivery within almost all types of...
After looking at 5 different spots, you finally found what you and your franchisor feel to be the right one. Three months later you’re open. Business is good. You feel good with your choice. Fast forward to one year in. Your landlord has officially stopped returning...
You've done your research on the franchise opportunity you’re interested in. The brand itself seems to check out. The territory you’ve been offered looks promising. So, you open the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and flip straight to the Item 19 numbers. There...
A recent case involving Applebee’s franchisees seeking legal relief after the franchisor began opening dual-brand Applebee and IHOP locations within existing areas of exclusivity is catching media attention. The franchisees argue that the franchisor is cutting into...
You've decided to exit your franchise. Maybe the relationship soured. Maybe the franchisor terminated you. Maybe you still want to be a small business owner-but independently this time. Or you just want to retire. So, you sign the exit paperwork. You start thinking...
When a franchise agreement is working, it can feel like a well-oiled machine — clear standards, steady support and a shared goal of growing the brand. But when a dispute arises between a franchisee and a franchisor, that momentum can stall fast. Questions about fees,...
