Download or read book Franchise Times Guide to Selecting Buying Owning a Franchise written by Julie Bennett and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying a franchise can be a handy shortcut to the American dream of owning your own business. But there are dangerous pitfalls--and possible drawbacks to even the best franchise deals. Here, for every prospective franchisee, is authoritative advice from a trustworthy source. The experts of Franchise Times offer their picks of the top 200 franchises and 100 up-and-comers, complete with contact information, financial requirements, fees, and more. There are practical tips on everything from hiring and marketing to financing your franchise, leasing a retail space (or setting up a home office), and deciding if you should buy or run a franchise with your spouse. With anecdotes and advice from current franchisees and franchisors, this is a book every would-be entrepreneur should read before signing a contract.

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Download or read book Franchise The Golden Arches in Black America written by Marcia Chatelain and published by Liveright Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER • 2021 PULITZER PRIZE IN HISTORY Winner • 2022 James Beard Foundation Book Award [Writing] The “stunning” (David W. Blight) untold history of how fast food became one of the greatest generators of black wealth in America. Just as The Color of Law provided a vital understanding of redlining and racial segregation, Marcia Chatelain’s Franchise investigates the complex interrelationship between black communities and America’s largest, most popular fast food chain. Taking us from the first McDonald’s drive-in in San Bernardino to the franchise on Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Missouri, in the summer of 2014, Chatelain shows how fast food is a source of both power—economic and political—and despair for African Americans. As she contends, fast food is, more than ever before, a key battlefield in the fight for racial justice.

Download or read book Big Money in Franchising written by Alicia Miller and published by Figure 1 Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A ground-breaking and definitive roadmap to finding success through the dynamic partnership of private equity and franchising." —Justin Nihiser, Operating Partner, Garnett Station Partners Private equity (PE) is profoundly transforming the business of franchising, as companies increasingly perceive PE transactions as an attractive alternative to going public, and as investors realize the strength and resilience of the franchise model. In recent years, franchisors and multi-unit franchisees encompassing more than 700 brands have partnered with private capital, including Subway, which announced in 2023 that after decades of independence it would be acquired by Roark Capital Group for more than $9 billion. It’s estimated that private capital is currently sitting on at least $1 trillion of “dry powder” — committed funds that haven’t yet been deployed. Franchising will continue to attract investment out of this substantial and still-growing pool. In Big Money in Franchising, franchise thought leader, board advisor, franchise investor, and PE consultant Alicia Miller demonstrates how founders and franchisees alike can effectively leverage private capital to take their businesses to the next level of performance. Miller walks through PE growth playbooks in depth, drawing on recent case studies, highlighting best practices, and sharing valuable insights into PE’s investing mindset, key players, selection criteria, and trading dynamics. The book also tracks the top challenges private capital has experienced in franchise investing, providing guidelines for vetting potential partners and conducting due diligence to avoid negative outcomes, value destruction, and stall-outs. Featuring interviews with franchise entrepreneurs, brand founders, deal advisors, and PE executives, Big Money in Franchising empowers readers with the information needed to build enterprise value and climb the private equity profit ladder.

Download or read book Franchise Management For Dummies written by Michael H. Seid and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn what it takes to find, buy, and run a franchise — and enjoy the rewards of being your own boss If you’ve ever visited a chain restaurant and thought, “I’d like to run one of these,” you’re among countless would-be entrepreneurs eager to be their own boss. Franchise Management For Dummies is a hands-on guide that provides clear and concise information on the issues involved in finding, buying, operating, and ultimately growing a successful franchise business. Geared toward both novices and experts in franchising, it’s an essential guide to help prospective franchisees know what to look for in a great franchisor, and to show existing franchisees what great franchisors are providing their franchisees. Both emerging and experienced franchisors will gain an understanding about the proper methods of structuring, managing, and expanding their franchise systems. Social impact investors, donors, and NGOs can learn how franchising techniques can transform how they look at providing products and services at the base of the pyramid. Inside you’ll discover: How to find a franchise that’s right for you and the ideal location for it Where to find quality franchisors and understand the qualities franchisors look for How to gather information from franchisees A franchisor’s mandatory legal obligations to prospective franchisees, the franchise disclosure document (FDD), and working with franchise professionals How to take a realistic look at your finances and what capital you’ll need to buy and launch a franchise Develop strategic advertising and marketing plans How to find, hire, and train talented employees who will help make your franchise a success How to make sure your franchise makes money How to grow your business with multiple franchises And more! Additionally, Franchise Management For Dummies includes a glossary of common franchise-related terms, ten keys to franchisee success, and the questions to ask before becoming a franchisor. Get a copy today and find out if owning and operating a franchise is the right business move for you.

Download or read book A Profile of the Hospitality Industry Second Edition written by Betsy Bender Stringam and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the history, organizational structure, and management strategies of the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry is a unique and diverse industry. This book tells the history, organizational structure, and management strategies of the hospitality industry. Traditionally an entrepreneurial business, the hospitality industry today includes organizations ranging from small independent cafes and inns to large multinational corporations. The author highlights key hotel, restaurant, and casino companies, and explains the concepts of franchising, consortia, and management contracts. The book divulges how the hospitality product is different from other industries: part service and part product, produced and consumed simultaneously, and the role of the customer as part of the service process. The book explains how perishable inventory and labor intensity affect hotels, restaurants, and casinos. The author also reviews policies that promote or restrict tourism and travel, guest and employee safety, labor regulations, food safety laws, and requirements for accommodations for customers with disabilities. This text explains key strategic management decisions of the hospitality industry. The author projects how global expansion and sustainability efforts are shaping the industry, but also warns of the ongoing threats of pandemics and terrorism to travel.

Download or read book Franchise Desk Book Selected State Laws Commentary and Annotations Second Edition written by W. Michael Garner and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on with total page 1628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Economics of Franchising written by Roger D. Blair and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-04-11 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2005 book describes in much detail both how and why franchising works. It also analyses the economic tensions that contribute to conflict in the franchisor-franchisee relationship. The treatment includes a great deal of empirical evidence on franchising, its importance in various segments of the economy, the terms of franchise contracts and what we know about how all these have evolved over time, especially in the US market. A good many myths are dispelled in the process. The economic analysis of the franchisor-franchisee relationship begins with the observation that for franchisors, franchising is a contractual alternative to vertical integration. Subsequently, the tensions that arise between a franchisor and its franchisees, who in fact are owners of independent businesses, are examined in turn. In particular the authors discuss issues related to product quality control, tying arrangements, pricing, location and territories, advertising, and termination and renewals.

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Opening a Franchise written by Jason R. Rich and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! So you dream of escaping the 9-to-5 rat race, starting your own business, and becoming your own boss, but you don't have a clue where to start. Opening a franchise-based business can lower your start-up costs and reduce the time, hassle, and risk associated with getting a new business operational. A franchise offers training, support, a proven business model, and the closest thing possible to a turnkey solution for achieving success. There are more than 3,000 different franchise opportunities in more than seventy-five industries, including packaging and shipping, tax preparation, maid service, fitness, car care, and more. Featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews with a wide range of franchising experts, this book gives you a first-hand perspective plus valuable tips and strategies for success. It provides the guidance you need to choose the right franchise, select a prime location, market your business, and get it up and running efficiently. You'll learn all about financing, essential business skills, hiring and managing employees, working with suppliers, and even preparing for your grand opening. This guide includes: Vital Information on things to look for when evaluating franchise opportunities--and where to look Insider Secrets from successful franchisors, franchisees, and franchise consultants Money-Saving Techniques such as using a franchise attorney to help you review the UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular) and finalize your Franchise Agreement The Scoop on the latest trends, plus profiles of the top twenty-five franchises in America Handy Worksheets to help you examine your goals and opportunities, evaluate financing options, develop a realistic business plan, and more

Download or read book Women and the UN written by Rebecca Adami and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a critical history of influential women in the United Nations and seeks to inspire empowerment with role models from bygone eras. The women whose voices this book presents helped shape UN conventions, declarations, and policies with relevance to the international human rights of women throughout the world today. From the founding of the UN up until the Latin American feminist movements that pushed for gender equality in the UN Charter, and the Security Council Resolutions on the role of women in peace and conflict, the volume reflects on how women delegates from different parts of the world have negotiated and disagreed on human rights issues related to gender within the UN throughout time. In doing so it sheds new light on how these hidden historical narratives enrich theoretical studies in international relations and global agency today. In view of contemporary feminist and postmodern critiques of the origin of human rights, uncovering women’s history of the United Nations from both Southern and Western perspectives allows us to consider questions of feminism and agency in international relations afresh. With contributions from leading scholars and practitioners of law, diplomacy, history, and development studies, and brought together by a theoretical commentary by the Editors, Women and the UN will appeal to anyone whose research covers human rights, gender equality, international development, or the history of civil society. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781003036708, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Download or read book Financial Performance Representations written by Stuart Hershman and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2008 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds light on all aspects of earnings claims, including defining what an earnings claim really is, the origins of its regulation under the franchise disclosure laws, how a franchisor should prepare an earnings claim, how a franchisee should use an earnings claim, how a franchisee may attack lawful and unlawful earnings claims, how a franchisor may defend against such attacks, and how the government franchise enforcement authorities, investigate unlawful earnings claim activity.

Download or read book Franchising For Dummies written by Michael H. Seid and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-09-18 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to own your business but don’t want to start from scratch, maybe buying into a franchise is the right choice for you! Franchising can be a great way to get started in small business without taking the huge risk of founding and building a company on your own. But before you jump in there’s plenty you need to know in order to make sure you do it right. Franchising For Dummies, Second Edition gives you all the inside insight and smart advice to make sure you pick the right investment opportunity and make the most of it. Written by one of the nation’s leading franchise consultants and by the late Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s International, this fun, friendly guide is packed with guidance from top industry professionals. Packed with practical resources you need to succeed, this handy guide will help you: Pick the perfect franchise opportunity for you Find an ideal location Raise the capital you need to launch your franchise Manage daily business operations Understand complex legal issues Work and communicate with your franchisor and other franchisees Read and understand a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular Expand your business and buy new franchises Full of handy resources—including sample forms and agreements and a listing of available government resources—Franchising For Dummies, Second Edition is a great way to discover a great franchising opportunity, get started, and achieve your dream of small business success and independence. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Download or read book Annual Franchise and Distribution Law Developments 2006 written by Michael D. Joblove and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two seasoned franchise law professionals, this book includes extensively researched case law from August 2005 to August 2006. Compiled into an easy-to-use reference, this book will cut timely research out of your day by putting the latest review and analysis on franchise and distribution law at your fingertips.

Download or read book The Franchise Ratings Guide written by Gary Kowalski and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In America, a new franchise outlet opens every eight minutes-a rate that is accelerating both here and worldwide-yet to date, no publication has provided more than a cursory glimpse into the owners' experiences. The Franchise Ratings Guide is a deeper examination, revealing an industry in which deceit is common and a full 30% of franchise owners regret their purchase. The Franchise Ratings Guide provides essential and thorough advice on pre-purchase steps, in-depth, actual owner insight from more than 3,000 franchise owners, and reference data on each company surveyed, including contact, investment, and royalty information. It's got all the information you need to make an informed investment decision.

Download or read book The Franchise Investor s Handbook written by Atlantic Publishing Group and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great resource for both prospective franchisees and franchisers, this book explains in detail what the franchise system entails and the precise benefits it offers to both parties. You will learn franchising advantages and disadvantages, how to develop or purchase a winning concept, how to choose a business franchise that fits your personal style and financial goals, how to develop forecasts and budgets, and how to estimate startup costs. The book also covers managing daily operations, attracting and keeping customers, hiring employees and training staff, securing financing, legal agreements, offerings, markets, real estate, cost control, marketing, international franchising, as well as federal and state franchise regulations. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Download or read book The Routledge Companion to International Hospitality Management written by Marco A. Gardini and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hospitality sector is facing increasing competition and complexity over recent decades in its development towards a global industry. The strategic response to this is still that hospitality companies try to grow outside their traditional territories and domestic markets, while the expansion patterns and M&A activities of international hotel and restaurant chains reflect this phenomenon. Yet, interestingly, the strategies, concepts, and methods of internationalization as well as the managerial and organizational challenges and impacts of globalizing the hospitality business are under-researched in this industry. While the mainstream research on international management offers an abundance of information and knowledge on topics, players, trends, concepts, frameworks, or methodologies, its ability to produce viable insights for the hospitality industry is limited, as the mainstream research is taking place outside of the service sector. Specific research directions and related cases like the international dimensions of strategy, organization, marketing, sales, staffing, control, culture, and others to the hospitality industry are rarely identifiable so far. The core rationale of this book is therefore to present newest insights from research and industry in the field of international hospitality, drawing together recent scientific knowledge and state-of-the-art expertise to suggest directions for future work. It is designed to raise awareness on the international factors influencing the strategy and performance of hospitality organizations, while analyzing and discussing the present and future challenges for hospitality firms going or being international. This book will provide a comprehensive overview and deeper understanding of trends and issues to researchers, practitioners, and students by showing how to master current and future challenges when entering and competing in the global hospitality industry.

Download or read book Franchise Your Business written by Mark Siebert and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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