Franchise development companies help companies build a franchise system around their business concept. Many franchise lawyers fulfill a similar function. This article examines the seeming conflict between the two types of advisors and...
This article draws on recent experiences helping clients put together both purchases and sales of gas stations in the New York City area to recommend two important pieces of due diligence in determining whether such a gas station represents a good...
This article highlights a handful of relatively unrelated but nonetheless important questions for every would-be franchisor to consider prior to starting their franchise system. The questions considered involve specifications for proprietary...
This article explores the history of franchising in the United States. The article covers the origins of the franchising concept in this country (with Singer sewing machines) through to its rise (coinciding with the exodus to suburbia), a...
Much like starting a business or buying a franchise, choosing to become a franchisor is a decision which should be made only after painstaking research and consideration of the costs and benefits. This article provides some guidance as to how...
There are a plethora of legal-appearing symbols which one can use in connection with brand names. This article helps business owners understand what each symbol means and when each can be properly used. The symbols so distinguished in...
Performing due diligence is as important when buying a franchise as it is for any other type of investment. This article suggests one valuable (but often underused) source of information in the diligence process: existing and former...
What is the right salon, barbershop, or other hair-related franchise for you? This article shares the top five hair care franchises, as ranked by The Entrepreneur magazine, and also details the startup costs associated with each...
This article provides advice on some of the fundamentals of trademark selection by detailing ten tips to bear in mind when selecting a trademark. As it details, trademark selection done well is part of your overall strategy; the article...
Do you want to buy a franchise without making a large up-front investment? This article provides a list of nine franchises which a prospective franchisee can purchase for less than $100,000 (the article details the costs of purchasing each...