Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise consulting, explains the importance of training, including headquarters training, onsite training, ongoing training and more training. [...]
Srijoy Das, a Partner with the law firm Archer and Angel (New Delhi), introduces India's potential and legal issues for expanding foriegn franchisors. [...]
CEO of iFranchise, Mark Siebert, explores one of experienced franchisors biggest regrets: Compromising quality for quantity during initial franchisee recruitment. [...]
What are the big name franchises doing to stay in front in the current environment? Smart companies operating in competitive markets are working very hard to improve efficiency, test high-yielding new initiatives, and differentiate themselves from competitors. [...]
In this article, Jerry Wilkerson provides an outlook for franchising in 2010 and explores whether the industry can help lead the U.S. out of the recession. [...]
Philp F. Zeidman, Piper Rudnick LLP Senior Partner, profiles the new Italian law regulating the sale of franchises, and the conduct of franchisors and franchisees. [...]
China: While many international franchisors are lured by 1.3 billion and a growing middle class, size alone doesn't dictate opportunity. Dr Ilan Alon explores the marketing mix and need for adaptation in the restaurant sector.' [...]
Success at work doesn't necessarily mean success at home. Pamela Gold shows how strategies for family are as important as strategies for business, and suggests ideas for achieving balance.' [...]
This article explains the basics of five different types of franchising: single-unit franchising, sequential franchising, area development, area representation and subfranchising. [...]
Brian Duckett, Managing Director of Howarth Franchising UK, explains the importance of training for not only franchisees, but franchisor personnel as well. [...]
Whether to run a mix of franchised and company operations is a question which every franchisor inevitably faces. Phil Blain, Principal at the Franchise Alliance, Australia, provides answers. [...]
Whether to run a mix of franchised and company operations is a question which every franchisor inevitably faces. Phil Blain, Principal at the Franchise Alliance, Australia, provides answers. [...]
This article explains how the concepts of risk and reward can be used to help you select the right franchise opportunity for YOU. While it is orientated toward the United States, prospective franchisees in other countries should also find it useful. [...]
This article explains how the concepts of risk and reward can be used to help you select the right franchise opportunity for YOU. While it is orientated toward the United States, prospective franchisees in other countries should also find it useful. [...]
How do franchisor's evaluate and prioritise foriegn markets for international expansion? Dr Ilan Alon outlines three useful factors to assist in these decisions. [...]
How do franchisor's evaluate and prioritise foriegn markets for international expansion? Dr Ilan Alon outlines three useful factors to assist in these decisions. [...]
It starts with the development of the story, which should percolate through the marketing materials, like the franchise brochures, website, newsletters and videos. CEO of iFranchise Group, Mark Siebert, shares his knowledge of the essentials. [...]
It starts with the development of the story, which should percolate through the marketing materials, like the franchise brochures, website, newsletters and videos. CEO of iFranchise Group, Mark Siebert, shares his knowledge of the essentials. [...]
The current economic climate is providing unprecedented challenges for many franchise systems. Callum Floyd explores the importance of reviewing and aligning the business model with franchise system structure and the current environment. [...]
The current economic climate is providing unprecedented challenges for many franchise systems. Callum Floyd explores the importance of reviewing and aligning the business model with franchise system structure and the current environment. [...]
Corporate psychologist Greg Nathan talks about the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Read about what Greg identifies as the six stages of franchise relationships. This model will be of interest to prospective and existing franchisors and franchisees. [...]
Corporate psychologist Greg Nathan talks about the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Read about what Greg identifies as the six stages of franchise relationships. This model will be of interest to prospective and existing franchisors and franchisees. [...]
Learning about franchising and finding the ideal franchise needn't be the arduous task it was 10 years ago. Pamela Gold explains how many stages of the selection process can be undertaken online.' [...]
Returning from a recent trip, Jerry Wilkerson explains the huge potential (and complex challenges) encountered by foreign franchisors entering China. [...]
How do you tell when a business 'franchisable'? What are the benefits of franchising, and what is involved? In this article Mark draws on his experience in franchising to explore each of these issues. [...]
In this article Greg Nathan explains the 6 reasons why franchise relationships get strained and applies the old adage "if you can’t measure it you can’t manage it." [...]
What makes a franchise successful today may not work tommorrow. This article explores four key trends and challenges that are forcing many big names to change operating practices and product/service offerings. [...]
The current difficult operating environment calls for a special approach when working with franchisees. Franchise Relationship Institute Managing Director, Greg Nathan, provides tools, tips and strategic insights into advancing franchisor and franchisee interests [...]
What makes a franchise successful today may not work tommorrow. This article explores four key trends and challenges that are forcing many big names to change operating practices and product/service offerings. [...]
Determining appropriate franchise income streams and setting their levels is one of the most difficult and important structural decisions made during the franchise system development process. Michael Seid explains some of the options, complexities and methods involved in determining the optimal income mix. [...]
You'll undoubtedly want to know how much you can expect to earn when considering a franchise. Finding out may be more difficult than you think. Experienced franchise writer, Pamela Gold, explains the complexities and offers advice.' [...]
What makes a franchise successful today may not work tommorrow. This article explores four key trends and challenges that are forcing many big names to change operating practices and product/service offerings. [...]
In this article, Professor John Stanworth of the International Franchise Research Centre, discusses key issues for developing a questionnaire to help select good franchisees. [...]
