Are the franchisees happy? Kind of important to know, right? Part of what you’ll be doing-as part of your research into the franchise opportunities you’re interested in, must include reaching out to existing...
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When Should You Ask Franchisees About Their Bank Accounts?
If you want to improve your chances of success as a franchisee, you’re going to have to ask some pretty bold questions during your research. Especially when it comes to The Money. I know that you want to know how...
An Interesting Discussion On The McDonald’s Dollar Menu
(Courtesy of krossbow on Flickr) A little while back, I had an interesting discussion with an ex-McDonald’s franchisee. A surprising one, actually. Now, this gentleman wasn’t a recent McDonald’s...
Ask Franchisees How They Rate Their Products And Services
You would think that asking this question of franchisees, (during your research) would yield simple answers. But, sometimes you don’t want simple answers. Sometimes you want deeper answers….the kind that...
Would Nik Wallenda Be a Good Franchisee?
Did you watch…scratch that, did you attempt to watch Nik Wallenda #WalkTheWire ? You do know what I’m referring to, right? Well, just in case you were hanging out in your Glenn Beck designed underground...
What Is The Most Important Ingredient In An Original Brooklyn Water Bagel?
If you’re a New Yorker, (the Brooklyn variety) bagels are an important part of your culture. Your borough has the best-tasting bagels. Period. There isn’t a place in the world that can come close to what...
Introducing: Franchwire
(This is a guest post from Dave Choate) The Wonderful World Of FranchWire Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a grizzled veteran in the world of franchising, one thing remains the...
Quiznos Locations To Remain Open; Franchisees Breath Sigh of Relief
Quiznos franchise owners all over the world must be feeling a sigh of relief this week. That’s because their Denver-based franchisor was just saved. The Avenue Capital Group out of New York just stepped up and...
5 Powerful Ways To Maximize Your Local Franchise Consumer Marketing
(This is a Guest Post from one of my marketing partners, Chris Anderson, who’s the Co-Founder of Empowerkit.) Nine times out of ten, franchisees aren’t marketing gurus. They’re far from it. Like all...
Here’s What Happens When You Sue Your Franchisor
While I’m not encouraging this technique, it seemed to have had a major impact on what’s been an absolute franchise PR nightmare. The Technique File a class-action lawsuit against a...
Top 5 Things You’ll Get When You Buy A Franchise Business
There are lots of things you get when you buy a franchise-when you become a franchisee. One of them: The Franchisee Network This may be the best part of the franchise business model. As you learn more and more about the...
