How Important is Branding When I’m Figuring Out Which Franchise to Buy? (VIDEO)
Having a reputable franchise brand behind you is a powerful catalyst for bringing customers in, and for bringing them back, provided that the franchise owner...
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Online Exclusive: Taking the Confusion Out of Insurance
What you should know as a franchisee about insurance policies for your small business By Jennifer Tyrwhitt Gory While the average consumer is savvier than...
Q: Are non-compete obligations typical in franchising?
A: A very common question I get from those who are new to franchising is whether non-compete obligations are typical in franchise agreements. In its...
Q: How important is branding when I’m figuring out which franchise to buy?
A: This may surprise you to hear, but branding is almost irrelevant! When most prospective franchisees are thinking about which franchise to buy, far too...
What to Have in Your Franchisee Legal Tool Kit (VIDEO)
As a prospective franchisee, you should expect to get a crash course in franchise law as a fringe benefit of purchasing a franchise. Expert Richard Leblanc...
Common Franchising Myths (VIDEO)
When it comes to the franchising industry, some people may have preconceived ideas about the pros and cons of going into business for yourself with...
How to Stay Healthy as a Business Owner (VIDEO)
From forced closures to strict regulations on businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, all business owners have had to adapt to the many measures put in...
How to Stay Healthy as a Business Owner
Canadian franchisors and franchisees share how they focus on their well-being during difficult times By Lauren Huneault There’s no question that since the COVID-19 pandemic...
Q. As a franchisee, what should I have in my legal tool kit before embarking on a new franchise opportunity?
A: Most franchisees get a crash course in franchise law as a fringe benefit of purchasing a franchise. Counsel will gleefully dissect the franchise disclosure...
Q: What are some of the most common franchising myths?
A: Some people have preconceived notions when it comes to franchising and how it can be a vehicle for their success. Often, these perceptions are...