Trademarks and Proprietary Rights in Franchise Systems

One of the things that a franchisor has to offer a potential franchisee is their brand name. A strong brand name means the built-in potential customers for the franchisee and his franchise outlet.

Multi-Level Marketing - Is It An Extension of Franchising?

Ray Kroc's franchising vs todays mlm's.

Change Management Issues in Franchising Companies

Change management issues in franchising companies can be critical and crucial. Consider if you will the district manager or regional representative who helps franchisees

Business Management Case Study; Franchising Companies and Unions or Franchisee Associations

Many people may not realize that in franchising companies the franchisees often act like unions. The franchisees will form franchisee associations, with then the franchising organization. In some ways this is good because they can talk over amongst themselves all kinds of issues they have with their businesses

Internet Franchise Guidance

Selecting the right Internet Franchise is difficult. Making sure your selected Internet Franchise will make your dreams come true is even harder. Learn what you should look for when evaluating an Internet franchise.

A Starbucks Coffee Franchise Of Your Very Own

A Starbucks coffee franchise business is always evolving. How often have you gone in and seen a new blend on the menu? There seems to be a never-ending supply of weird and wonderful beverages on offer along with some very tasty pastries. Starbucks has also become aware of the more health conscious customer and now have an impressive range of decaffeinated drinks on offer these days too.

The Many Advantages of Franchising

If you are worried about the risks associated with starting a business on your own, then you are on the right page! Franchising is just what the doctor ordered for those willing to ride on the back of well established, successful brands.

State of Illinois Franchise Attorneys and Their State Regulator Counter Parts

Most all Franchisors simply cannot stand the waste of money and time it takes to get registered in a Franchise Registration state or the insanity of the process to renew the registration each year. It costs Hundreds of thousands of dollars to comply with all their garbage, annual audits and the franchise attorneys hold them over a barrel with $300.00 per hour fees to help with the red tape

Can We Franchise the World Under One Umbrella?

Is it possible to franchise our world and every nation and government will be under one umbrella? Sure it is, but it might take a while. Recently I had this conversation with a fellow thinker. You see the world has become closer together than ever before, due to trade, communication, jet aircraft travel and of course the Internet.

New Franchisors in Market Place Need to Watch Out for Lawyers

There are so many pitfalls for new franchisors in the market place such as required mandatory disclosures, state registration rules and franchise disclosure documents. Often Franchising Regulatory bodies make it tough to get a hold of this information and Lawyers charge for it and charge to help you comply.

Traits of a Successful Franchisee

Have you ever wondered if you would make a good franchisee? Do you possess the skills and traits that are needed to be a successful franchisee?

Franchise Survey; Are Your Franchisees Happy?

Most all businesses do customer service surveys to make sure all their customers are happy and sometimes they send them in the mail and sometimes you can fill them out at the counter and drop them in the mail. Customer surveys give important feedback to the business owner or corporation on ways they can improve their services and products.

Think Globally, Act Locally and Franchise the Rest

Many people believe that first world nations need to think more globally and that does make sense. Of course the bumper sticker that says think globally and act locally is probably also a good idea.

The United States of America is a Franchise System of States

Have you ever considered that so many of the greatest or longest lasting organizations resemble a franchise system? It is true and as I have been studying this for some 30 years. Consider some of the organizations that are successful these days. We have the Catholic Church one of the longest running religions of mankind and it is a franchise system, just study its structure some time and you will agree.