While franchising is a large and important driver of the U.S. economy, industry insiders realize and appreciate that in many ways franchising is a relatively small ecosystem of brands and suppliers. Moreover, franchising has never been accused of being on the “bleeding edge” of new...Read More
By David Chapman | Posted May 13, 2019
The first quarter of 2019 is now in the books and the momentum for franchise growth and prosperity has continued from last year. Several large franchise conventions have taken place over the first several months of the year, such as the International Franchise Association Conference and the...
By Rick Bisio | Posted April 22, 2019
My company, the International Franchise Professionals Group ( IFPG) works to connect hundreds of new franchisees with various franchises each year. We learn something new from each client we work with. This interview we wanted to dig deeper into the importance of talking to other...
Posted March 28, 2019
Franchising provides hopeful entrepreneurs with the tools, systems, and support to start a successful business. With so many different franchise opportunities to choose from, how does one find their perfect match? It's important to keep in mind that while some franchises may be more popular than...
Posted February 06, 2019
Have you heard of the franchise JDog Junk Removal & Hauling? This year, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling opened its 200thfranchise . They’ve been in business for just seven years, and JDog is on its way to becoming the fastest growing junk removal franchise...
Posted February 05, 2019
The case for buying, owning, and operating a franchise can seem quite compelling: You, at least in a sense, own your own business, but you’re not alone during the operation. You have some latitude to operate independently — yet you also should have access to assistance from the franchisor. The...
Posted January 28, 2019
Most people who have a general knowledge about franchising know that every franchisor charges a royalty fee. A franchise owner is contractually obligated to pay the franchisor a portion of their sales over the life of the agreement. The payment is normally made on a weekly basis. However, there...
By Rick Bisio | Posted January 02, 2019
Although the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a uniform document providing information about a franchise organization, there are many aspects about owning and operating a franchise that vary from state to state. This can include taxes, real estate leasing prices, operational costs and local...
By Rick Bisio | Posted December 12, 2018
Franchise Gator has long helped budding entrepreneurs become a part of a larger name brand operation by way of buying a franchise or business opportunity. And now Amazon, one of the largest global companies, is offering the opportunity to lead a fleet of their delivery vehicles. Why would Amazon...
By Eric Bell | Posted November 20, 2018
Franchisees have a lot on their plate before they invest in purchasing a franchise. They need to interview with a franchisor, thoroughly read the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), incorporate the franchise to save on payroll FICA taxes, and file for a Doing Business As name (DBA). Trademarks...
Posted October 22, 2018
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