Franchise Attorneys

Researching Franchises Via Expos
There are several sources of researching franchise opportunities. An increasingly popular choice is the Franchise Expo. This article describes what to expect at a Franchise Expo.

Use a Franchise Attorney When Investing In a Franchise!
Why would you use an attorney that is a family member, or family friend....

Hiring a Franchise Lawyer
Many assume that, because a franchise agreement is by nature a contract, any attorney is competent to review it. However, this is not necessarily the case. Franchise agreements are unique contracts, and only franchise lawyers are qualified to handle them.

10 Tips for Selecting the Best Franchise
If you have been looking to buy a franchise, there are more than 2,500 options to choose from. How do you make sure you choose the right one for you? Here are ten tips to help you.

Franchising Your Business Should Not Be Smoke and Mirrors
If you are looking to Franchise Your Business, do yourself a favor and investigate the franchise development company you are thinking of using. Beware of smoke and mirrors when talking with franchise development companies.

Six “Must Haves” for Buying a Franchise
We all know that buying a franchise is a great way to start a new business. Yes it’s true that the initial cost of a franchise is generally more than any non-franchised new business. But overall, franchises are much more successful in both the near-term and long-run than individual businesses. But before you buy a franchise, consider these six "must haves" to ensure you are successful.

Buying a franchise? Avoid these costly mistakes
Buying a franchise? Avoid these costly mistakes. It takes a lot of money to build a business, and you certainly don't want to waste any. Check this list of 7 costly mistakes to avoid...

Franchising with all its Success
This article shows point on why franchising is a better business venture.

About 60% of all franchise opportunities have less than 50 units.
There are over 2500 franchise opportunities operating in the U.S., some of these franchise opportunities are larger systems but most of them are smaller emerging systems. About 60% of all franchise opportunities have fewer than 50 locations, so you’ll have a bigger choice if you opt for the newer, smaller systems.

Did you know: NIIT Franchise was present in Malaysia in 1997?
NIIT Kuala Lumpur Franchise was established in 1997 as one the first NIIT franchise in Malaysia, originally located at Menara TA opposite KLCC Petronas Twin Towers. NIIT KL has successfully produced hundreds of students to cater for the Information Technology industry.

The Read Value of a Professional Franchise Consultant
Ken Hollowell discusses and explains why a franchise consultant could benefit your company if you intend to franchise.

Roles of Franchise Brokers and Consultants
Should I use a Franchise/Business Broker in My Search? What About a Franchise Consultant? Finding the perfect franchise or business opportunity can be a daunting task -- there are literally thousands from which to choose and all (according to their web sites) are the opportunity of a lifetime.

Master Franchises Explained
A master franchise is a very coveted form of franchise business for sale offer. Only experienced persons or business entities with good net worth are given these opportunities. The main job of the master franchise is to sell the units of the franchisor in the targeted market to area developers, multi-unit franchisees as well as single-store operators.

"Untouchables" and "Discussables"
You should carefully consider which elements of your franchise program you are willng to negotiate, and which parts of the program should not be changed from one franchise sale to the next.

Reselling Your Franchise
If you are thinking about re-selling your franchise to a new franchisee, for whatever reason, how is that done? You might be wondering how it differs from selling an independent business, because you don’t technically own the franchise, you only own its assets. You are renting everything else, from the brand name to the business model of the franchisor.

Buying a franchise during recession
In this article Nick Strong looks at the dinamic of franchise purcvhasing and recruitment during times of economic growth and during the downturn. Nick explores how, even in times of economic challenge, business format franching can offer benefits to both franchior and people buying a franchise.

PR for Attorneys
An attorney who is featured in the media is the news. He or she is featured as an expert in the field. Different forms of advertising and marketing can serve their purpose, but only PR has the ability to offer credibility and validation. PR, the law, and the media have a symbiotic relationship. The media and the public need experts to discuss legal issues and attorneys need the media to reach their target market and position themselves as experts in their fields.

The best franchise systems all have effective leadership.
The single most important factor in the long term success of the best franchise systems is effective leadership. When you look at the cause of every significant achievement or problem there is always one driving force; effective leadership or lack thereof.

Franchise Payments Franchisees Can Expect to Pay
Unsurprisingly, there are multiple payments related to owning a franchise. As dictated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), franchisors must list those fees in their Franchise Agreements. The following are the primary payments that will be listed...

Question Your Franchise Decision Making
Deciding on a franchise may be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Before rushing right into it out of sheer excitement, please take some time and ask yourself the basics.