The Quiznos class action settlement is not a big deal mainly because there is another group out there gearing up to sue again. Talk about bad business. They won’t adjust their dealings – but hopefully they will fold.... Read More
In Part 3 of this franchise business series, I said that "control" was a really popular reason for people to want to consider buying a franchise. I stated that "you certainly don't have much control when you're working for someone else."...and that is certainly true. Read More
When you buy a franchise, you have to signing an extensive document called a Franchise Agreement. This is a BIG commitment. Be sure you do your research – your due diligence. Do read the documents. Do make the visits and calls. Do ask questions. Read More
These words can scare people; The law. Legal advice. Lawsuits. Business law. Franchise law. Franchise attorneys. Franchise legal documents. Franchise Class Action Lawsuits. (Those words really make you want to enter into a 20 page franchise contract, huh?) If you're going to become a franchise owner Read More
When buying a franchise business you should make sure the franchise you are looking to get into is good and will make you successful as well. After all, selecting the wrong franchise can hurt you and may even wipe out your hard earned savings. In this post we have listed signs you can look for to d Read More
I know that you've probably been losing sleep in anticipation of Part 3 of my franchise series. In part 2, I wrote that "freedom" was a very popular reason for buying a franchise. I received a couple of great comments, and they reminded me that freedom doesn't come without a sacrifice. You have to.. Read More
How does a top 10 sandwich franchise end up in a $206 million legal settlement with its franchisees? That’s not important. What’s important to you is that this information is publicly available. If you are interested in this franchise brand, you should know about this settlement. Read More
Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) -- Financial Performance Representation, or FPR, which can include a range of actual or potential income, sales, gross or net profits.
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In Part 1 of this franchise series, I wrote that "travel burnout" was one pretty popular reason that folks tell me they wanted to move away from a corporate job, and move towards becoming their own boss. Here's Part 2. This post is about one word. One theme. (And a short music video) Read More
When you are buying a small business selecting a wrong franchise can hurt you and may even wipe out your hard earned savings. In this post we have listed 5 qualities you should look for to see if you are going to be successful with the franchise. Read More
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