Franchises can fail, but how and why? And how may failure be avoided? Franchising, licensing and intellectual property lawyer Tony Wilson shares some thoughts on the subject in an online report, “Why So Many Franchises Fail,” at TheGlobeandMail.com. Just as we happily share our vast point of sale experience and expertise with startup owners in […]
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Along with our customers, we’re buoyed by news from several sources that franchise growth is increasing at the fastest rate in five years. In a recent blog post, “Two Reports Show Franchise Growth Expected to Increase at Fastest Rate in Five Years,” TravelandTourWorld.com provides an excellent summary of the key findings in two major reports
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The Franchiser/Franchisee relationship is a lot like a marriage. Do You Take This Franchiser?Before you say, “I do,” you may want to hear yourself say, “Due Diligence.” We spotted just that sentiment in the article titled “Franchisees: Don’t Say ‘I Do’ to a Franchisor Unless the Chemistry is Right,” posted on Entrepreneur.com. Just as we
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Fornino chef Karl Wilder, writing for HuffingtonPost.com on “How To Franchise With Integrity… and Control,” discusses a recent experience that gave him new insight into how a franchise may adapt and grow in diverse cultures. Known for his three artisanal New York City pizza establishments, Wilder was recently given the opportunity to consult with the
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Managing the time, money and resources you need to start your own business is not easy. From deciding on a business, creating a business and marketing plan to finding a location and getting a loan, securing an entrepreneur’s rewards means first taking on plenty of risk. Or does it? For many individuals seeking to become
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Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the upcoming work week: According to a recent poll conducted by Monster.com, nearly 60 percent of Americans say they get the Sunday Night Blues “really bad.” In a recent post titled “New Study – Why People Who Run Franchises Are Happier,” FranchiseHelp.com asks, “So what happened to Sundays?” Their
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Evidence is mounting that, as baby boomers exit their professional careers, they’re turning to franchising to achieve the level of autonomy that comes with being your own boss. We at Sintel Systems found this of particular interest, as it matches the momentum we’ve witnessed in mid-life career changes and older entrepreneurs entering into the franchise
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Gift Card Reports Today Sintel Systems is addressing what happens to your money and your reports when you sell gift cards. If you’ve made any gift card sales today you won’t be receiving any of that money when you make your settlement for the night. Gift cards are a liability and should be looked to
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Franchise Owners Associations continue to make headway in seeking legislative protections as New Hampshire joins California, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island (already successfully passed) in introducing bills to protect franchised businesses. A blog post at BlueMauMau.org, “New Hampshire to Introduce Franchise Protection Bill,” reports that New Hampshire representative Pat Abrami has indicated that he
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What are franchisers to make of the growing movement among low-wage fast-food workers in the U.S., demanding an increase from the current $7.25 an hour minimum wage to a $15 an hour living wage? Just as we share our vast point of sale (POS) experience and expertise with startup owners in order to help them
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