Content about Franchise validation

October 3, 2010
Clear social-media policies protect franchised brands
Social media has forever changed the way restaurant guests find and share information.
August 23, 2010
Ailing franchises need a checkup

Even in the best of times, franchisors have little insight into how well or how poorly their franchisees are doing. But in a downturn, the risks of working in the dark are multiplied. 


July 12, 2010
Operators test out potential franchisees with hands-on internships
Chicago homebuilder Andrew “Drew” Ferris traded in his tool belt for an apron to become a franchisee of Moe’s Southwest Grill, but before signing a deal, he invested a little sweat equity in the brand.

January 25, 2009
Gain goodwill with franchisees
With the credit markets still in a deep freeze, some franchisors are stepping up to...
November 19, 2008
Papa John's to deliver relief to franchisees
LOUISVILLE Ky. Domestic franchisees in the third-largest pizza system are getting their own type of...
October 19, 2008
As credit tightens, qualified franchisees can still find financing
Despite the quagmire in commercial lending making access to credit difficult, financing remains available for...
August 17, 2008
Veteran franchisees well-positioned to add formerly corporate units
It’s a buyers’ market out there for well-capitalized and experienced franchisees looking to increase the...
April 20, 2008
Franchise lawyer: Federal rule changes good for both sides
On July 1 the world of restaurant franchising will change in a big way. That’s...
March 9, 2008
The seven habits of effective franchise operations provide fair fiscal framework for business partners
Franchising is a business that is separate and distinct from the concept that resides at...
January 27, 2008
The NRN 50: Super model
Despite the well-publicized slips and falls his company has experienced, Shakey’s Pizza operator Chuck Wilburn...
September 9, 2007
Chains getting more aggressive in marketing to potential franchisees
Some restaurant chains are honing their marketing efforts to target a different type of customer:...
May 27, 2007
Personality testing helps to screen out incompatible franchisees
Personality and behavioral testing is not just for job applicants anymore as restaurant franchising companies...
April 29, 2007
Data show multiunit, multibrand franchisees gaining clout
Franchisees who own multiple restaurants and branches of multiple chain concepts are gaining in influence...
March 18, 2007
RedBrick lawsuits reflect perils of UFOC disclosure
PALMDALE, CALIF. —When...
January 21, 2007
The secret of succession: Proactive chains should help franchisees plan for the future
Aging restaurant franchisees have the potential to pose a sizable problem as both they and...
January 7, 2007
Unclear exit strategies cloud chains’ outlooks
Able to drive the lane against his teenage grandsons while playing basketball at his Colorado...
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