Franchise Your Business

Franchise Your Business
Author: Mark Siebert
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2015-12-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1613083319

Franchise Your Growth Expert franchise consultant Mark Siebert delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing the greatest growth strategy ever—franchising. 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: 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 Create marketing plans, build lead generation, and branding for a new franchise Cultivate the franchisee-franchisor relationship

Franchising

Franchising
Author: Stephen Spinelli
Publisher: FT Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780130097170

Hundreds of potential entrepreneurs investigate franchising every year, but this enormous business opportunity remains hugely misunderstood. Franchising: Pathway to Wealth Creation delivers that guidance, from start to finish.

Franchising For Dummies

Franchising For Dummies
Author: Michael H. Seid
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2006-10-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470045817

Written by the late Dave Thomas, the widely known founder of Wendy's, and franchising consultant Michael Seid, this is a comprehensive and reliable resource for anyone interested in purchasing a franchise.

An Introduction to Franchising

An Introduction to Franchising
Author: Robert Webber
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2017-09-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1137296100

An Introduction to Franchising is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the world of franchising. Looking at the field from the perspectives of the franchisor and the franchisee, the book offers a good balance between the theories behind good franchising practise, and hands-on practical guidance. Applied theory is evident in the broad range of real-life case studies included in the book. With many of the world's leading companies operating franchise models, this book will offer readers a genuine insight into the potential advantages and disadvantages of franchising. The book also examines the financial, legal and ethical implications of franchising, whilst anticipating future concerns and challenges for the franchising model. An Introduction to Franchising is an essential guide for all students of franchising, entrepreneurship and marketing. It is also a must-read for anyone wishing to start their own franchise business.

Franchising Dreams

Franchising Dreams
Author: Peter M. Birkeland
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2004-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780226051918

Franchises have become an ever-present feature of American life, both in our landscapes and our economics. Peter M. Birkeland worked for three years in the front-line operations of franchise units for three companies, met with CEOs and executives, and attended countless trade shows, seminars, and expositions. Through this extensive fieldwork Birkeland not only discovered what makes franchisees succeed or fail, he uncovered the difficulties in running a business according to someone else's system and values. Bearing witness to a market flooded with fierce competitors and dependent on the inscrutable whims of consumers, he revealed the numerous challenges that franchisees face in making their businesses succeed. Book jacket.

Franchising & Licensing

Franchising & Licensing
Author: Andrew J. Sherman
Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780814427798

Annotation. For more than a decade, this book has been the definitive guide to franchises and licensing programs. In this third edition, author and prominent attorney Andrew J. Sherman expands his in-depth coverage to include international franchising initiatives. In addition, every chapter has been thoroughly updated to reflect new information on market responsiveness, compliance, and other key issues. The result is a truly global reference that will prove indispensable to companies and entrepreneurs alike. If you're involved in any aspect of franchising and licensing, you can't afford to be without the latest edition of this book. It became the industry standard immediately upon its original publication, opening up enticing opportunities for entrepreneurs as well as presenting new strategic options for corporations. Now the third edition gives it truly global reach. Expanded to include international as well as domestic (U.S.) franchising and licensing, it comprehensively covers the strategic, legal, financial, and operational aspects of these complex but highly profitable business structures.

Franchising in America

Franchising in America
Author: Thomas S. Dicke
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1469610086

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.

Become a Franchise Owner!

Become a Franchise Owner!
Author: Joel Libava
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2011-11-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118178394

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.

Street Smart Franchising

Street Smart Franchising
Author: Joe Mathews
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1613080239

Experienced franchisees and franchisors tell entrepreneurs what they need to know before they buy a franchise. Second edition includes a sample copy of the entire UFOC plus 40% new and updated examples. This straight-shooting franchise guide goes beyond the “how to” to teach potential franchisees what to expect when starting a franchise. Real life stories from the trenches illustrate how to cope with the difficulties a franchise presents. The author reveals the personality types most likely to succeed at franchising, and identifies entrepreneurial traits that may increase risk of failure. Plus, it takes an in-depth look at the research and investigation of a franchise, something glossed over in most franchise books.