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10 qualities shared by successful franchisees

If you have painstakingly saved money or raised capital to pursue the dream of operating your own business, buying a franchise is an attractive prospect. Becoming a franchisee gives you access to...

Evaluating a promise of earnings

Investors who buy a franchise should be wary of a franchisor’s guarantee of making a large amount of money quickly. Nonetheless, the franchisor may disclose information about potential sales and...

Similar to other large purchases, becoming a franchisee requires entering into many complex legal documents. While the agreements and disclosures are often lengthy, they are important legal documents...

The last year has brought significant change for everyone. For both individuals and businesses, everyone has seen significant differences in their day-to-day lives. For franchises and other...

What is the difference between a license and a franchise? Many people confuse a trademark license and a franchise. Even attorneys who are not experienced in the niche area of franchise law may find it...

Franchise opportunities are attractive to aspiring business owners for a number of reasons. Owning a business may be fulfilling a lifelong dream, and available franchises come in all shapes, sizes and...

Hindsight is 20-20, but those looking to buy a franchise need to exercise due diligence to get all the information available. This can help reduce the amount of risk involved. However, uncertainty...

What are the three most important employment policies that every business should have? Every business should have an employment policy on substance abuse, sexual harassment and employee email...

Earlier this year, members of Congress introduced new legislation that could dramatically impact franchises and their ability to manage and maintain their personnel. The “Protecting the Right to...