So You Want To Franchise Your Business

Author : Harold Kestenbaum
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
ISBN 13 : 1613082983
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book So You Want To Franchise Your Business? written by Harold Kestenbaum and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harold Kestenbaum has worked with more than 100 businesses in their franchising efforts including such household names as Sbarro and Nathan’s. A 30-year veteran of franchise law and a board member of four major franchise companies, he and Adina Genn, an award-winning journalist, have joined forces to teach you the secrets to turning your business into a successful franchise. If you’re interested in using this profitable strategy to expand your business, you’ll get an in-depth look at how to evaluate your business concept, determine if your business is a candidate for franchising, implement the franchise process, and build a thriving franchise. Well-known entrepreneurs who successfully franchised their business, including Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca and CEO of the Dwyer Group Dina Dwyer-Owens, offer detailed, in-the-trenches guidance and information. These experts speak frankly about the tactics you can use to market, sell, and build your franchise while offering insider advice to help you avoid the pitfalls of business growth. • Step-By-Step Guide To The Franchising Process • Low-Cost Ways To Grow A Franchise In The Startup Phase • Franchise A Concept For Less Than $100,000 • Best Practices From Top Franchisors And Franchisees

Author : Mark Siebert
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
ISBN 13 : 1613084706
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Franchise Your Business written by Mark Siebert and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join franchise expert and consultant Mark Siebert as he delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing the greatest growth strategy ever—franchising. In this revised and updated second edition Siebert tells you what to expect, how to move forward, and avoid costly mistakes as he imparts decades of experience, insights, and practical advice to help grow your business exponentially through franchising. Learn how to: Use other people’s money to grow your business Evaluate your existing businesses for franchisability Identify the advantages and disadvantages of franchising Develop a business plan for “growth on steroids” Evaluate legal risk, obtain necessary documents, and protect intellectual property Control quality better than in corporate operations Create marketing plans and tools to attract franchises Sell franchises to the right candidates while avoiding potential problems Help your franchisees establish their franchise businesses Cultivate the franchisee-franchisor relationship Prepare your franchise business for an ultimate sale when it is time to exit Franchise Your Business will teach you everything they need to know about the most dynamic growth strategy ever created.

Author : Jason R. Rich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470131934
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Opening a Franchise written by Jason R. Rich and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! So you dream of escaping the 9-to-5 rat race, starting your own business, and becoming your own boss, but you don't have a clue where to start. Opening a franchise-based business can lower your start-up costs and reduce the time, hassle, and risk associated with getting a new business operational. A franchise offers training, support, a proven business model, and the closest thing possible to a turnkey solution for achieving success. There are more than 3,000 different franchise opportunities in more than seventy-five industries, including packaging and shipping, tax preparation, maid service, fitness, car care, and more. Featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews with a wide range of franchising experts, this book gives you a first-hand perspective plus valuable tips and strategies for success. It provides the guidance you need to choose the right franchise, select a prime location, market your business, and get it up and running efficiently. You'll learn all about financing, essential business skills, hiring and managing employees, working with suppliers, and even preparing for your grand opening. This guide includes: Vital Information on things to look for when evaluating franchise opportunities--and where to look Insider Secrets from successful franchisors, franchisees, and franchise consultants Money-Saving Techniques such as using a franchise attorney to help you review the UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular) and finalize your Franchise Agreement The Scoop on the latest trends, plus profiles of the top twenty-five franchises in America Handy Worksheets to help you examine your goals and opportunities, evaluate financing options, develop a realistic business plan, and more

Author : Joel Libava
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118094026
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Become a Franchise Owner! written by Joel Libava and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive A-to-Z guide to researching, selecting, and starting a viable franchise business With more and more professionals looking for alternatives to traditional corporate employment, Become a Franchise Owner! informs would-be franchise owners of the joys and perils of purchasing a franchise. Authored by a trusted, feisty, tell-it-how-it-is independent franchise industry insider, this book offers straightforward, step-by-step tips and advice on how to properly (and carefully) research and select a franchise business. Get tips on how to locate information about franchises, current industry trends, interviews with franchisors, and hot franchise opportunities. Offers a self-evaluation to discover if you are "franchise material" Describes how to choose the right franchise for your specific situation Lists the 40 crucial questions to ask current franchise owners Owning a franchise isn't for everyone; in fact, as Joel Libava says, "it's really not for most people." But if it is for you, this book can guide you in starting your own successful franchise business.

Author : Thomas S. Dicke
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469610086
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Franchising in America written by Thomas S. Dicke and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a series of case studies from five industries, Dicke analyzes franchising, a marketing system that combines large and small firms into a single administrative unit, strengthening both in the process. He studies the franchise industry from the 1840s to the 1980s, closely examining the rights and obligations of both the parent company and the franchise owner. Originally published in 1992. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Author : Brian Duckett
Publisher : How To Books
ISBN 13 : 1848034954
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How To Franchise Your Business 2nd Edition written by Brian Duckett and published by How To Books. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to effectively expand your business system and reap the benefits of growth If you have a proven business system and are wishing to expand, franchising is a strong option. It provides a quick route to growth and uses other people's money and enthusiasm to open individual offices, shops, restaurants, salons, surgeries, units, van rounds, or service centres. This book provides practical advice on how franchising works from two authors with years of experience. As well as being for potential franchisors, this book is also invaluable to owners of existing branch networks, practising franchisors and their management teams, and candidates for the Diploma in Franchise Management. It will show you how to: - Decide whether your business should and could be franchised - Understand the franchisor/franchisee relationship - Structure the business so it works for both franchisor and franchisee - Prove the concept with pilot operations - Market your franchise and recruit franchisees - Motivate franchisees and monitor their performance - Franchise your business internationally - Prepare your network for sale - or buy an existing franchised network Contents: Acknowledgements; Preface; SECTION I - THE BASICS; 1. Introduction; 2. Business format franchising - a growth option for your business?; 3. The franchised network development plan; 4. The franchisor/franchisee relationship; 5. Pilot operations; 6. Building the franchisor management team; 7. The franchise operations manual; 8. The franchise agreement; 9. International franchising; SECTION 2 - PRACTICAL FRANCHISE; MANAGEMENT; 10. How to market a franchise; 11. How to recruit franchisees; 12. How to get the best results from franchise exhibitions; 13. How to help franchisees prepare and review their business plans; 14. How to write the franchise operations manual; 15. How to develop and deliver a franchise training programme; 16. How to monitor franchisees' performance; 17. How to motivate franchisees; 18. How to get the best from field visits; 19. How to manage franchise unit resales; 20. How to monitor your performance as a franchisor; 21. How to avoid legal problems for you and your franchisees; SECTION 3 - ADVANCED FRANCHISING; 22. Becoming an international franchisor; 23. Becoming a master franchisee; 24. Meeting your international match; 25. Negotiating the international arrangements; 26. Buying or selling an existing franchised network; Appendices; Index

Author : Donald D. Boroian
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981648804
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Franchising Your Business written by Donald D. Boroian and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Michael A. Peterson
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 1540372847
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How and Why to Franchise Your Business written by Michael A. Peterson and published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-26 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written with the would-be franchisor in mind. It delves deeply into such topics as preparing to become a franchisor, the legal repercussions of franchising, how to recruit the right candidates, and how to manage a franchise system. This book will guide you in building a successful team of experts to help you create the stellar franchise brand that you dream of!

Author : Michael H. Seid
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119337143
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Franchise Management For Dummies written by Michael H. Seid and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McDonalds, Sonic, Subway, Dairy Queen, Circle K, Piggly Wiggly—all well-known franchises in America and beyond. You've probably sometimes wondered how so many of them could exist, how they manage to stay in business, and how they continue to thrive. Maybe you've even thought about running one of your own, but didn't know where to begin. Well, now you do, thanks to Running a Franchise For Dummies. Pick the perfect franchise for you Create marketing plans and branding for your new franchise Understand all of the complex legal issues surrounding the ownership of a franchise Uncover the secrets to continued success and future expansion Running a Franchise for Dummies is a clear and concise guide for anyone who wants to be their own boss and stand on the shoulders of franchise giants both big and small.

Author : United States. Federal Trade Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise written by United States. Federal Trade Commission and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: