Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying & Owning a Franchise
Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying & Owning a Franchise

Author: Julie Bennett

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9781402743931

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Buying a franchise can be a handy shortcut to the American dream of owning your own business. But there are dangerous pitfalls--and possible drawbacks to even the best franchise deals. Here, for every prospective franchisee, is authoritative advice from a trustworthy source. The experts of Franchise Times offer their picks of the top 200 franchises and 100 up-and-comers, complete with contact information, financial requirements, fees, and more. There are practical tips on everything from hiring and marketing to financing your franchise, leasing a retail space (or setting up a home office), and deciding if you should buy or run a franchise with your spouse. With anecdotes and advice from current franchisees and franchisors, this is a book every would-be entrepreneur should read before signing a contract.

Become a Franchise Owner!
Become a Franchise Owner!

Author: Joel Libava

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-11-03

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1118178394

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The definitive A-to-Z guide to researching, selecting, and starting a viable franchise business With more and more professionals looking for alternatives to traditional corporate employment, Become a Franchise Owner! informs would-be franchise owners of the joys and perils of purchasing a franchise. Authored by a trusted, feisty, tell-it-how-it-is independent franchise industry insider, this book offers straightforward, step-by-step tips and advice on how to properly (and carefully) research and select a franchise business. Get tips on how to locate information about franchises, current industry trends, interviews with franchisors, and hot franchise opportunities. Offers a self-evaluation to discover if you are "franchise material" Describes how to choose the right franchise for your specific situation Lists the 40 crucial questions to ask current franchise owners Owning a franchise isn't for everyone; in fact, as Joel Libava says, "it's really not for most people." But if it is for you, this book can guide you in starting your own successful franchise business.

Franchising For Dummies
Franchising For Dummies

Author: Michael H. Seid

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2006-10-16

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 0470045817

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Written by the late Dave Thomas, the widely known founder of Wendy's, and franchising consultant Michael Seid, this is a comprehensive and reliable resource for anyone interested in purchasing a franchise.

Franchise Bible
Franchise Bible

Author: Rick Grossmann

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1613083556

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The Insider’s Guide to Buying a Franchise or Franchising Your Business In this easy-to-read guide, franchise expert Rick Grossmann and franchise attorney Michael J. Katz impart decades-worth of insight and advice on what it takes to make your franchise operation successful. Grossmann and Katz share expert tutorials, tricks of the trade, and access to sample franchise documents, checklists, and questionnaires designed to get you organized, support you through the process and get your new franchise off the ground. If you’re thinking of buying a franchise, you’ll learn how to: Determine if running a franchse is right for you Navigate franchise disclosure documents and agreements Identify the signs of a good franchise opportunity If you’re thinking of franchising your existing business, you’ll learn how to: Pick the best method for expanding your business Understand the keys to establishing a successful franchise system Evaluate potential franchisees and grow your franchise Whether you want to buy a franchise or franchise your own business you’ll learn what to expect, how to move forward, and how to avoid costly mistakes--making Franchise Bible required reading.

Franchise Your Business
Franchise Your Business

Author: Mark Siebert

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2015-12-21

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1613083319

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Franchise Your Growth Expert franchise consultant Mark Siebert delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing the greatest growth strategy ever—franchising. Siebert tells you what to expect, how to move forward, and avoid costly mistakes as he imparts decades of experience, insights, and practical advice to help grow your business exponentially through franchising. Learn how to: Evaluate your existing businesses for franchisability Identify the advantages and disadvantages of franchising Develop a business plan for growth on steroids Evaluate legal risk, obtain necessary documents, and protect intellectual property Create marketing plans, build lead generation, and branding for a new franchise Cultivate the franchisee-franchisor relationship

Street Smart Franchising
Street Smart Franchising

Author: Joe Mathews

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2011-05-01

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1613080239

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Experienced franchisees and franchisors tell entrepreneurs what they need to know before they buy a franchise. Second edition includes a sample copy of the entire UFOC plus 40% new and updated examples. This straight-shooting franchise guide goes beyond the “how to” to teach potential franchisees what to expect when starting a franchise. Real life stories from the trenches illustrate how to cope with the difficulties a franchise presents. The author reveals the personality types most likely to succeed at franchising, and identifies entrepreneurial traits that may increase risk of failure. Plus, it takes an in-depth look at the research and investigation of a franchise, something glossed over in most franchise books.

Financial Performance Representations
Financial Performance Representations

Author: Stuart Hershman

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781604422795

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This book sheds light on all aspects of earnings claims, including defining what an earnings claim really is, the origins of its regulation under the franchise disclosure laws, how a franchisor should prepare an earnings claim, how a franchisee should use an earnings claim, how a franchisee may attack lawful and unlawful earnings claims, how a franchisor may defend against such attacks, and how the government franchise enforcement authorities, investigate unlawful earnings claim activity.