Ed Teixeira

The importance of Good Training for Franchisees and Franchisors

Item 11 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD") requires a franchisor to disclose its contractual support obligations to its franchisees. This section outlines pre-opening assistance as well as ongoing assistance. It details the franchisor's training... Read >

TEN FRANCHISES POISED FOR GROWTH

We reviewed franchise concepts in two of the fastest growing industry segments, home healthcare and personal fitness. Using specific indicators we came up with ten franchises that met our guidelines. Read this article to see the franchises that made the l... Read >

Franchising your Business? Start with a Financial Model

Individuals looking to franchise their business should start the process by building a realistic financial model. This article provides a blueprint for franchising a business with an emphasis on the importance of using a realistic and conservative finan... Read >

The Best Franchises to Invest In

Investing in the right franchise opportunity requires the gathering and analyzing of a great deal of information. Choosing a franchise based upon current or short term trends should not be the criteria. The demand for products or services during the next ... Read >

A Short List for Evaluating a Franchise Opportunity

These simple guidelines can be used to evaluate an existing franchise opportunity. They also represent the foundation to build a successful franchise concept. Follow this list to find important questions and attributes that you should consider when you se... Read >

Twenty Questions to Ask before you Buy a Franchise

If you're in the process of looking to purchase a franchise you need to perform the proper due diligence. This includes speaking with existing franchisees and using the services of your franchise attorney and financial advisor. To strengthen that process ... Read >

WHERE START-UP FRANCHISORS CAN FIND CAPITAL

In these turbulent economic times, it's become exceedingly difficult for start-up and emerging franchisors to obtain investment capital. Learn about three possible sources of investment capital that might meet your needs. There are three major invest... Read >

How to Sell Your Franchise

If you're like most franchisees owners there will be a time when you decide to sell your franchise. This decision will be based upon one or more of the following reasons: 1. You suffer "burnout." The average life span of a small business is four years. ... Read >

How to Negotiate Your Franchise Agreement

Learn how to negotiate a franchise agreement and avoid signing a contract that can obligate you to some provisions that may be difficult to meet. Follow these steps and you'll protect yourself from potential problems and disputes. An individual who sig... Read >

Why Franchisees Should Consider Using a Franchise Broker

Franchisees searching for franchise opportunities have a number of choices. The best approach is to use a combination of these choices. By following this approach a prospective franchisee can increase their probability for finding the ... Read >

When Should a Franchisor Export Their Franchise?

At some point in time, franchisors will start receiving inquiries from international prospects. For new and smaller franchisors an interest in their franchise from other countries can be flattering. The thoughts of having franchisees in other countries c... Read >

It’s Important That Franchisors Thoroughly Educate Franchise Prospects

When selling new franchises the franchisor should want their prospects to have confidence in their ability to operate the franchise. To achieve this objective, franchisors should provide prospective franchisees the type of information that can lead the pr... Read >

New Franchisors Need to Manage System Growth

When developing a new franchise program, franchisors need to manage the sale of new franchises. Franchises should be sold with a well designed strategy, that reflects the ability of the franchisor to service and support new franchisees. If the franchisor ... Read >