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Franchise Times Enewsletters
A great free resource for the first-time franchise buyer.
Franchise Times Enewsletter is written exclusively for individuals looking to buy their first franchise. You can receive it absolutely free simply by filling out a brief form. The online newsletter is transmitted monthly. Franchise Times Enewsletter is written for the potential franchise buyer to become better informed about the process of buying a franchise and what it takes to successfully run a small business. We’ve asked the top experts in franchising to give you an inside look of what franchising is all about and how to succeed.
Looking to buy a franchise? Read some of our most recent issues below that will assist you with your franchise search. Click here for your free enewsletter subscription.
Tips for structuring successful partnerships
Vol. 4, Issue 1, January 2007
Spouses, friends and former colleagues may make for good company, but that doesn’t mean they’re the right ones to start a company with. Greg Balanko-Dickson, author of “Tips and Traps When Buying a Business,” learned that the hard way.
Vol. 3, Issue 12, December 2006
Buying a franchise is a lot like riding a bike; it requires an element of risk. But every successful entrepreneur has taken a risk at some point. And most are happier as a result.
Verifying franchisor promises: Why franchisee interviews are essential
Vol. 3, Issue 11, November 2006
“Trust but verify” was how President Reagan approached the budding but fragile relationship between the U.S. and Soviet Union during the 1980s. Within franchising, prospective franchisees would be wise to apply the same philosophy as they complete their due diligence before investing.
Pros and cons of using brokers to select franchises
Vol. 3, Issue 10, October 2006
With more than 2,500 franchises from which to choose, the task of selecting the right one to sink your lifesavings into can be daunting.
Avoid overstaffing and overpaying?two common franchisee mistakes
Vol. 3, Issue 9, September 2006
For many new franchisees, staffing—hiring and terminating employees and finding the sweet spot with pay—is one of the most stressful aspects of running their business, which is why many franchisors offer training on how to deal with labor without breaking the bank.
