When you purchase a franchise, you are buying what is essentially a ready-made business. The franchise owner has already done most of the work—marketing, product development, system establishment and so on—so you don’t have to. This is one of the primary selling...
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What to do if you are at risk of defaulting on a franchise
Owning a franchise can be a great way to succeed in business with the support of a well-known brand. However, financial challenges can sometimes make it hard to meet your franchise obligations. Defaulting means failing to meet these obligations, like missing payments...
How does FDUTPA impact franchise agreements?
In Florida's vibrant business landscape, franchise agreements are a popular way to expand brands and services. However, these relationships can face challenges under Florida's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). Let us explore how this law affects...
What is a royalty fee in franchising?
When you think about franchising, brands like McDonald’s, Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts might come to mind. These successful franchises operate on a model that includes various fees, one of the most significant being the royalty fee. But what exactly is a royalty fee in...
What obligations do franchisors and franchisees have?
Open communication between the franchisor and the franchisee is essential to setting a franchise up for success. After signing franchise agreements, you must overcome business challenges together. Fulfilling your respective responsibilities is crucial in facing market...
What details should a franchise disclosure document contain?
In the world of franchising, the franchise disclosure document (FDD) can be a beacon of transparency and information. Yet, it can also be a daunting and confusing document. Whether you are a seasoned franchisor or a first-time franchisee, how can understanding the FDD...
What are some red flags to watch for when investing in a franchise?
For Florida residents who want to start their own business, a franchise might look like an effective shortcut. There is much to like about becoming a franchisee. It has an established identity, there is support from a corporation and it eliminates many hoops people...
What is a franchise?
Starting a business can be complicated, which is why many Floridians consider buying a franchise. After all, purchasing a franchise can overcome many of the barriers to starting a successful business, like marketing, branding, training and of course, access to an...
Changes might be in store with franchising
For Florida residents who are thinking about starting a business of their own, franchising is a useful way to do so while avoiding the complexities of beginning from the ground up. The benefits of opening a franchise of an already known and successful business is that...
What should I look for when purchasing a franchise?
Whether they are a first-time business owner or an experienced franchisee, what an investor in the Tampa area should look for in a franchise depends a lot on the investor’s circumstances. The investor will need to be aware of their own management strengths and...