Franchise Times’ library of white papers will make you a more knowledgeable franchise operator on a number of subjects near and dear to your business’ bottom line. Written by experts in their field, these detailed reports provide the latest thinking on everything from international expansion to new technology.



The Franchisees' Guide to Attracting Hourly Workers

The Franchisees' Guide to Attracting Hourly Workers

With 9.2 million job openings in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s crucial to set your business apart and grab the attention of potential applicants. However, it’s not as simple as posting a generic job description.

This e-book outlines proven strategies for attracting hourly workers, making it easy to build better teams and stabilize staffing levels. Access this free guide today to craft more effective job postings, reach applicants before competitors, and identify the ideal applicants for your business!

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The Franchisees' Guide to Employee Turnover

The Franchisees' Guide to Employee Turnover

Dealing with employee turnover is expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. It’s time to end this costly cycle so you can maintain healthy staffing levels and focus on important daily operations. 
 
This e-book contains insights that every franchisee needs to know about reducing employee turnover. You’ll discover proven strategies for retaining your best workers and even predicting which applicants are most likely to stay long-term. Access this free guide today to start living in a world with less turnover.
 

Where Are the Hourly Workers?

Where Are the Hourly Workers?

Where are all the hourly workers? These 6 compelling insights shed light on what’s contributing to the current hourly shortage, and we’ve outlined 4 actionable strategies to help you boost applicant flow up to 9x - even in today’s labor market! Get the white paper.
 

Connect the Dots to Better Marketing Performance

Connect the Dots to Better Marketing Performance

The best way for franchise organizations to market themselves has significantly changed. New tools, platforms, and digital technologies are now enabling a more insightful, holistic approach to marketing planning, better customer understanding and improved ways to convert new customers more efficiently. This transformation has resulted in more media options and the atomization of the customer’s path to purchase. What was once a fairly straightforward process from awareness to consideration to purchase is now a constellation of countless directly and indirectly connected touchpoints that even the most seasoned marketing team can find difficult to harness. Learn how you can connect the dots for your organization and make the most of your marketing investment.
 

Getting Capital: 6 things that matter to lenders

Getting Capital: 6 things that matter to lenders

Have an exciting idea for a new business or stellar plans for expanding your current operations, but not sure how to attract the funds necessary to capitalize on your dreams? Download Business Finance Depot’s Paul Bosley’s white paper, where he outlines the six things lenders look for in  an SBA loan application. Follow his advice for a smoother, quicker and more lucrative process with the lender. And that means your business will be open faster.

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Restaurant Franchises - How to Compete in the COVID-19 Landscape

Restaurant Franchises - How to Compete in the COVID-19 Landscape

Late 2019 into early 2020 was a time for expansion as many restaurant franchises made significant investments in technology, store reimaging and remodeling. However, key priorities and areas of investment quickly changed due to COVID-19 when social distancing guidelines forced many franchises to close their stores or limit their operations and direct their focus to delivery, mobile ordering and drive thru capabilities. Now, more than ever, franchisees have leveraged their creativity to ensure consumers feel comfortable returning, whether that be through offering seasonal outdoor dining options, altering how they take in orders and process payments or materially increasing their drive thru and off-premise sales.

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