At the foundation of every successful franchise system is the franchisor's intellectual property. Attorney Andrew J. Sherman explains how you can protect yourself. More »Protecting the Key Trademarks of the Franchise System
One of the most difficult tasks faced by the leadership team of a growing franchisor is the development and maintenance of an optimal capital structure. More »Capital Formation Strategies For the Growing Franchise
These days more and more college football bowl games have their names sponsored by companies for brand exposure. Here are the top five bowls sponsored by franchises: More »Top 5 College Bowl Games Sponsored by Franchises
Should I franchise my business? Is it the right time? Is franchising the right growth vehicle for my business model? More »Franchising as a Growth Vehicle-the Risks of Improper Classification
Once upon a time, Americans had two options to alleviate their beef binging desires: visit a fast food joint or go to a traditional sit-down restaurant. The former often offered sub-par meals, while the latter required too much of a commitment of both time and money. More »Profiling the Best Burger Businesses in America
Depending on who you talk to, when it comes to young entrepreneurs franchises are either (i) the easy road to self-employment, (ii) micro-managed money pits, or (iii) something in between. More »5 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs Considering Franchises
Think social media is for you? You bet it is. Using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and blogging can give amazing exposure for your brand, but only when it is done well. This is where entrepreneurship meets franchising, and people need to get creative. The absolute first step to get started in franchising with social media is to do your research... More »How Franchises Can Connect to Customers Using Social Media
Andrea Pfahl is the Development Coordinator for the Right At Home franchise, a senior care franchise. Shel sat down with FranchiseHelp.com to provide an overview of the Right At Home and to offer her insights on achieving success as a franchisee in the senior care industry. More »Servicing the Elderly Through Franchising
It's no secret that many pro athletes have been utter failures when it comes to business, but a few crafty ballers have managed to make a fortune in franchises. More »The All-Franchising Team: Top Pro Athletes Who Own Franchises
Having gray hair is no longer a prerequisite for going in to business for yourself. Here we analyze the best franchise opportunities for recent college grads and young entrepreneurs. More »Best Franchises for Young Entrepreneurs
There are a million things that you should be doing to get your business up and running like a pro. But here is a list of things that you will need to avoid in order to be a success... More »CAUTION: 5 Things to Avoid with Your Small Business
What are the characteristics that make a good leader? We've done the research. You'll be surprised to read what we found out. More »Before You Can Lead Others
Ever wonder how to keep your employees happy during difficult times? This article from the Harvard Business Review explains how to deal with a challenge that many franchisees are facing... More »4 Ways to Improve Employee Morale in a Recession
Home-based franchises have grown increasingly popular, but there are some important factors to consider before you dive into the home-based business world... More »6 Questions For Potential Franchisees Considering Home-Based Businesses
Franchises offer "area development agreements", which gives the entrepreneur the right to be the company's sole representative in a given area. Check out this franchisee does it... More »Creating Your Franchise Territory
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