Many decisions must be made when you decide that a franchise is the best option to start your own business. One of these is how you’re going to pay for the franchise. It’s a good idea to have this determined as early as possible in the process. While some franchises...
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Ron Gardner Discusses Franchise Fraud in the New York Law Journal
Dady & Gardner, P.A. Partner Ron Gardner dives into franchise fraud and the legal challenges franchisees face in his latest article, Tightening the Noose on Franchise Fraud, published in the New York Law Journal. Gardner highlights California's new SB 919 law, a...
Are you more suited to a new franchise or an established one?
If you’ve decided the best way to begin your journey to entrepreneurship is to first become a franchisee, one of your first decisions will be what kind of franchise you want to buy into. Some new franchisees look for a tried-and-true brand that’s been around for many...
How important is industry knowledge when starting a franchise?
There are franchise opportunities available in everything from oil change facilities and restaurants to automotive dealerships and home services companies. Some entrepreneurs contemplating a franchise opportunity have previously worked in the specific industry in...
Can business partners buy a franchise?
You know that you want to become a franchisee. You’re interested in running a franchise restaurant, for example, and you believe that it can be a lucrative investment. Maybe you know that there is a large target audience in your area and they do not have enough...
Why is market saturation important to franchisees?
There are several things franchisees need to consider before they take the necessary steps to open a franchise. One of these is market saturation, which has to do with how much of a similar service or product is already in their target area. If there are too many...
What if your franchisor’s new direction is harming your business?
The fast-food industry is a highly competitive one, and Subway has been struggling to keep its share of the market in recent years. To that end, it called together its North American franchisees for a meeting last month to discuss reasons for the decline in sales and...
Local advertising campaigns can be a source of franchise conflict
Branding and marketing are crucial for long-term business success. The amount of time and money required to develop a new brand is one reason why people choose to invest in franchise opportunities instead of creating a company from scratch on their own. Signing a...
How potential franchisees can get the most out of Discovery Day
Even if you’re new to franchising, you’ve probably heard of “Discovery Day.” Sometimes, it’s called “Meet the Team Day.” Whatever a franchisor calls it, it’s an opportunity for them and for prospective franchisees to get to know each other. Often, they’re held at the...
3 steps to reduce risks as a franchisee
Running a franchise is a lot of work. Yet, a franchise can fail just like any business, and the franchisor may not readily save the franchise from failing. Franchisees can take steps to reduce the risk of failure. Here is what you should know: 1. Research the...
