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The relationship between the franchisee and the franchisor can sometimes be delicate. Relationships can quickly start to break down where a franchisee feels like they’ve been misled or unsupported in business operations, and they consider their business is suffering...
When you want to open a franchise, you’ll have to sign a franchise agreement. This is to protect you and the franchisor. It sets expectations and enables you to know your responsibilities. You shouldn’t ever sign a franchise agreement unless you read through the...
The allure of a franchise is indisputable. In many cases, you’ll benefit from existing brand recognition, a proven business model and actionable data. But there are no guarantees in business. Humans and their spending habits can be fickle. A wildly successful business...
Data is king in the digital world. Businesses rely on data including sales information and market statistics to ensure commercial success. Consumer data is also playing an increasing role in business. Businesses can tailor ads, experiences and products to individuals....
Paying rent per the terms of the lease agreement is one of the major obligations of a commercial tenant. In fact, most lease contracts come with provisions regarding what the landlord can do when the commercial tenant defaults in paying rent. If you own commercial...
There are thick piles of papers to wade through before franchisees buy or open a business. Covering a business's purchase, sale or merging, mergers and acquisition agreements (M&A) are addressed early in the transaction process when examining finances, tax...
There has long been a debate about failure rates for franchises. One outdated study claimed that only 5% failed and 95% succeeded, so some people will continually repeat this statistic. It is outdated at this point, but it’s a problem that permeates the industry. If...
It can be tedious and expensive to resolve a franchise dispute. While the first thing a franchisor and franchisee may do is talk out the difficulties that caused the dispute, not everyone is willing to negotiate. If a dispute isn’t resolved, then people may look to...
Opening your first franchise can be exciting. However, with this business structure, you must understand the rules and regulations to avoid mistakes and potential legal issues. It’s also beneficial to learn what the most common mistakes are when opening a new...
You started your own business some time ago and are looking for opportunities to take it to the next level. Something that keeps popping up is franchise opportunities. Franchise models have the potential to work very well, but they must meet your specific needs. In...
