Horror Story Licensing Gone Wrong
May 31, 2019 by
Ahh, “Do it yourself-ers”, you’ve got to love them. Entrepreneurial spirit is great when running a business and forging new paths or discovering new ways of how to do things. However it is not always so great when it comes to trying to skirt regulations or short circuit requirements for financial gain. Below we are…
You Need More Than Documents to Franchise Your Business
April 26, 2017 by
Here you are thinking of franchising your business and you may be thinking that all you really need is a set of franchise documents and you are good to go. In fact you may be thinking that it is so simple you could really just take someone else’s franchise documents and copy them. We are here to tell you that…
Does Making a Franchise and Franchise Sales Go Hand in Hand
January 31, 2022 by
When looking to franchise your business you might wonder if making a franchise and franchise sales go hand in hand. There is a lot of confusion floating around out there about what it takes to make a franchise compared to what it takes to sell a franchise. We would like to take a few minutes…
I Want To Franchise My Business, But I Do Not Need Anyone
December 16, 2007 by
Yes, I actually heard this comment from a business owner who wants to Franchise his business. I come across all kinds; let me explain. We met at a restaurant through a business associate and for sake of concealing his identity we will call him Bob. So Bob has owned his business for about twelve years…
Why Time Matters for Franchisees to be Operational
August 14, 2018 by
There you are seriously thinking about franchising your business, weighing the pros and cons of what franchising means for you but then you realize it is not just all about you. It occurs to you that there might be some traps you will want to avoid when franchising. So you’re struggling to figure out what…
Working with an Attorney to Franchise a Business
October 22, 2015 by
The other day we got a call from a business owner who wanted to franchise a business and like everyone who calls us he was seeking some answers. However this call was different. He called us because he liked that “we do everything under one roof, are straight forward and honest” (read why choose us…
Franchising and Excessive Franchise Control
July 23, 2015 by
There has been a lot of buzz about excessive franchise control. We want to take a few minutes to educate you as to why this is a concern when it comes to franchising. Franchising for years has given entrepreneurs an opportunity to own and operate their own business under the guidance of a franchisor (you)….
Beware When Seeking an Attorney to Help Franchise
August 15, 2019 by
When seeking help to franchise your business, attorneys are definitely part of the process, yet unfortunately sometimes misplacing trust in the wrong attorney may lead you down a wrong path. Why you ask? Oftentimes there is an automatic assumption that the attorney who you find and hire to help franchise your business is well-versed in…
Do I Need Multiple Locations Before Franchising
July 31, 2018 by
As a business owner you may be under the impression that your business must have multiple locations before franchising or already be in operation in multiple markets. You may feel that once your business has reached the point where you have multiple locations or are in multiple markets that you have finally jumped some hurdle,…
Who Can Help Me Franchise
July 10, 2019 by
You want to grow your business and you have decided that franchising is your path. Perhaps when you started your business, you did it with the idea of franchising all along. Now you are stuck and wondering, “Who can help me franchise?” You are aware that there are many different steps to franchise that are…
Franchise Document Templates Are Bad
January 11, 2019 by
You have decided to franchise your business and like most business owners you want to get it done quickly, easily and for as little money as possible. You start researching how to franchise your business online and stumble across franchise document templates for sale. Franchise document templates are generic, one-size-fits-all boilerplate documents that you can…
Writing My Franchise Operations Manual
August 4, 2015 by
So you’ve finally decided to franchise your business and you’re ready to pull the trigger. Your research has identified some things that you will need in order to complete the franchise process. One such thing is…the franchise operations manual. As you have been researching how to franchise your business, you may have spoken with several…
I Want to Franchise But Am Being Asked to Give Away Equity
June 30, 2011 by
So you are trying to figure out how do I franchise my business and you get BOMBARDED with all kinds of weird proposals. You think to yourself, “I want to franchise but I don’t want to give away any equity in my business!” Over the years some strange companies have popped onto the scene. Most…
Franchising is a Way to Grow!
May 5, 2014 by
Often times people create a business to follow their passion and desire to become successful in their local market. Others create a business with the intent to grow it. Some even start their business saying to themselves “I am going to franchise my business later”. Why? Because franchising is a way to grow a business!…
When Starting a Franchise Things to Consider
June 14, 2018 by
If you are like every other entrepreneur, you want to grow, become well-known, make money and you want it fast. So you figure you already have a business that makes money, maybe it’s time to start a franchise company and sell franchises off of your business. Franchising is exciting, powerful and yep has the ability…
How to Start Franchising Your Restaurant
January 30, 2020 by
Have you ever wondered how to start franchising your restaurant and where to begin? The idea of growing your restaurant through franchising can be thrilling, but it requires careful consideration and evaluation. So to get started, let’s explore some key factors you need to ponder when contemplating the franchising journey, without delving into the technical…
How To Spot a HOT Business That COULD Be a Big Franchise!
May 10, 2013 by
The chances are pretty high that many of you reading this run across some “hidden gems” out there that could be a great candidate for franchising (more on how to know if a business makes sense to franchise). Maybe those business owners just don’t know it yet! Sounds crazy? Not really. For some of…
Making Sense of the NLRB, Franchising & Joint Employer Relationships
February 27, 2016 by
Bad news always seems gets more press than good news, right? If you’re one who has kept your finger on the pulse of the franchise industry then you probably know about the claim filed by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) against a well-known fast food restaurant franchise system, challenging their franchisor and franchisee relationship….
The Franchise Operations Manual: A Powerful Tool
November 20, 2012 by
You’ve worked hard building and developing your business and now you want to duplicate it so you can franchise it. Yep, you’ve spent years making mistakes and learning about the exceptions to the rule. By doing this, you’ve created, implemented and honed many different processes and systems for how to best manage your day-to-day operations….
Will Franchising Help Grow My Struggling Business
July 13, 2018 by
Franchising has the potential to help your business become a national brand and could be a solution if you want to rapidly expand your business at a rate that you could not otherwise do on your own. However, there is information out there suggesting that franchising will help grow your struggling business. So will franchising…
Franchising and Providing Ongoing Value to Franchisees
September 29, 2017 by
Imagine for a moment you have completed the process to franchise your business and are now offering your business as a franchise nationwide. When you get to this point, it is time to start marketing, advertising and begin talking with interested applicants. It is exhilarating when you have been talking with an interested applicant and…
Developing a Strong Franchise Public Relations Strategy
February 1, 2011 by
After franchising your business, you are going to want to promote your franchise opportunity. Public Relations could be a key component in your franchise marketing mix. Encyclopedia Britannica online offers the following lengthy definition for Public Relations: “Public Relations—Aspect of communications involving the relations between an entity subject to or seeking public attention and the various people…
Finding Locations for Franchisees
November 30, 2018 by
When franchising your business, if your business model requires that it operate out of a storefront or an office space; it is expected that you help your future franchisees find a location. You may ask, “Am I the one responsible to find locations for franchisees?” Finding locations can be tricky, time consuming and emotionally charged….
Does Franchising a Small Business Mean You Have to Lose Control?
July 18, 2014 by
You are a hardworking entrepreneur, who is running a successful small business. Your customers are impressed with your business and you are often asked about more locations. However you have some real reservations about expansion and are particularly worried that expansion may mean losing control of what you started. Does franchising a small business mean…
What is The Biggest Risk to Franchising a Business?
January 30, 2020 by
In the fast-paced world of business, franchising has always been a popular way for someone like yourself looking to scale business operations. However, amidst the excitement of growth and profit potential, there lies a critical pitfall that you and many other aspiring franchisors often overlook, hence the biggest risk to franchising a business which is…
Franchising Can be an Unlimited Portal for Growth
September 16, 2016 by
In general when you think of duplicating your business, franchising typically comes to mind. When franchising you may think that your growth options are just limited to entrepreneurs who are looking to start up their own business. We will refer to these entrepreneurs as “startup operators”. Of course the whole idea of franchising is to…
Franchising: Our Most Successful Clients Like To “Get Their Hands Dirty”!
August 17, 2013 by
The Time Is Now You’ve worked hard to grow your business into what have today. Now you are eager to take the next step and grow your business through franchising. It is exciting yet nerve-racking at the same time! At The Franchise Maker, we talk with business owners (like you) every day. We will help you understand…
Questions to Ask Before You Franchise Your Business
August 21, 2018 by
It is appealing to any business owner to grow exponentially. Sure bet you’ve thought about this many times. Ideally you want the quickest and easiest path to grow exponentially. You may know, there is really no such thing as becoming a fully branded business overnight. Perhaps you have tossed around the idea of opening up…
I Want to Start Franchising My Business; Beware Who You Use
February 15, 2008 by
On a regular basis, we get phone calls and emails with the same question: “I want to start franchising my business, how much will it cost?” This is a very valid question and one that deserves a straight forward answer. As with any purchase it is important to do your due diligence, but how do…
Leaders Make the Best Franchisors
January 30, 2012 by
Leadership is certainly a virtue that is valuable and even critical across many facets of life, especially in franchising. Colin Powell, a former secretary of state, national security adviser and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is no stranger to leadership. Powell has spoken and written on the subject of leadership many times during…