Catering is one of the fastest-growing segments in the food-service industry today, and many fast-food franchises are now playing in the catering arena. [...]
Howard Schultz is one of the world's most successful--and inspiring entrepreneurs. And he's got great advice for all entrepreneurs, no matter the size of our businesses. [...]
Several fast food franchisors are asking their franchisees to do more--and spend more. Some franchisees are on board, while others are fighting back. [...]
Owning a single unit franchise can be a sure path to self-sufficiency. But many seasoned franchise owners know that the money is in the numbers ? or number of units. [...]
Trademarks have been described as the "cornerstone" of franchising. A misunderstanding of the legal power and ownership rights surrounding trademarks leads to a lot of disappointed franchisees. [...]
I attended the annual American Bar Association franchise lawyer’s conference in Toronto last week. Six hundred and fifty franchise lawyers in one place. When I told one of my clients where I was, he muttered quietly to himself, “That’s a little scary.” ... [...]
Putting even a great concept in the wrong place can be finacially disastrous, and all the socio-demographic models in the world won’t necessarily prevent it. [...]
Food trucks have certainly come a long way from the ever-present "roach coach." Now franchisors are starting to embrace the concept, led by Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos. [...]
Twenty- and thirtysomethings are the new targets of franchisors looking to expand. Should we be concerned for the poor, defenseless young victims-in-waiting? [...]
Mediation delivers a result that franchisors and their franchisees have sought for a generation: a rational, affordable, and flexible means by which disputes are resolved – and the business relationship is, if at all possible, saved. [...]
The very first franchisor sales-activity tax-reporting requirement in the nation went into effect in New York over the summer, and the first filing deadline arrived on September 21, 2009. [...]
If you’re unhappy with your job or concerned about your career, this might be a good time to put your corporate experience to work for you by buying a franchise. [...]
Taxes? Sexy? An Oxymoron? Not to Roni Deutch this week on The Franchise Show. Here’s a lawyer, athlete, and crusader whose zest for life and competition make you know right from the beginning that she’s someone you want in your corner when you’re taking on the IRS—or starting your own [...]
Carl`s Jr. opens first franchise in Shanghai. Also in franchise news: Levi Johnston dishes on the Taco Bell tastes of the Palin household; and a Massage Envy worker takes the service too far. [...]
For Heidi Ganahl, it all started as a dog-thing— a love for those droopy eyes, wagging tale, and adoring look that says “you’re the most wonderful person in the world”— ... [...]
Getting our young people to think about business ownership as a career option will take a cultural shift in thinking, but it would certainly be worth it. [...]
The new nervousness of the accounting profession has complicated the already complex task of financial disclosure for new or relatively new franchise programs. [...]
