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How to Conduct Validation Calls with Current Franchisees
Validation calls are the most valuable hour of your due diligence. Here is who to call and what to ask.
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What Are the Hidden Costs of Franchise Ownership?
They are not really hidden: they are in the FDD. But they are easy to underestimate. Here are the ongoing costs to model before…
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Can You Own a Franchise While Keeping Your Corporate Job?
Semi-absentee ownership is real, but it is not passive. Here is what it takes and how to tell a genuine model from a marketing…
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Franchise Broker vs. Franchise Consultant: What Is the Difference?
Both are usually paid by franchisors. The difference is how they work, and it matters more than the title.
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Item 19 Explained: How to Read Financial Performance Representations
Item 19 is the only place a franchisor can make claims about earnings. Here is what it can and cannot tell you, and how…
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How Much Working Capital Do You Actually Need to Buy a Franchise?
The franchise fee is the smallest number you will see. Here is how to think about total investment and the cash reserve that keeps…
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Real Success Stories: How Everyday People Built Wealth Through Franchising
The pursuit of financial security, and for many, wealth, often conjures images of Silicon Valley disruptors or Wall Street titans. However, a significant and…
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Why Banks and Lenders Prefer Franchise Businesses
Banks and lenders often favor franchise businesses for a variety of practical reasons. This preference isn’t driven by sentiment or a desire to endorse…
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How Franchises Benefit From National Marketing You Don’t Have to Create
Franchises offer a distinct business model, one where entrepreneurs leverage an established brand and operational framework. A significant component of this arrangement is the…
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Exit Strategies: How Franchise Owners Sell for Profit
Exit strategies are pre-determined plans for a business owner to liquidate their ownership stake in a company. For franchise owners, these strategies are crucial…