What does the “top 10 hottest franchises” or the “10 best new franchises” get you? The current winners in a popularity contest where the rules change and no one knows who makes the rules–or picks the best franchises or the hottest franchises. Just because the sheep follow the leaders over a cliff, doesn’t mean you […]
Finding the Best Franchise: A Franchise Is What It Says It Is
Before you start looking for a franchise to buy, think about why you think you want to buy a franchise opportunity in the first place. What benefits do you expect to receive from a franchise that are more or better than what you could gain from starting a business on your own? While federal […]
Top Five Things to Ask Every Franchisor
There are many things you should be asking a Franchisor about the franchise he sales. Here are the Top Five Things to Ask Every Franchisor 1. How long have you operated this exact business model you are franchising? 2. What is your five year plan? 3. What continuing assistance are you promising to give me […]
Do You Know Who You Are Dealing With?
Lately some franchise and business opportunities seem to be more like a lot of the mystery business web sites on the Internet. Can you tell who you are dealing with? Let’s start with the company. Where is it located? State and city? Can you even tell what country? Is it a corporation or an LLC? […]
iPad: Essential for Franchise Law?
I have never been much of a first adapter when it comes to technology…except cameras, but after careful consideration I decided that an iPad was an essential piece of equipment for a mobile franchise attorney—and cost effective too, of course. I am still not one for standing in lines, so after returning the iPad wi-fi […]
