The Franchise Business Guru

[...] the standards of the business model, the Franchise Operations Manual is what will enable the franchise system to achieve uniformity and consistency in its implementation. The franchisee should use the [...]

[...] BY ERLINDA SABIO BARTOLOME, CFE The first question I ask those who have invested in a large franchise system is this: “Why did you invest in this system in the first place?” Most of their answers [...]

[...] “Investing in a large franchise system has its drawbacks even if there is almost an assurance of drawing in customers-here are a [...]

[...] concept. As such, I would like to share with those who are planning to get into the franchise business some words of wisdom I have culled through years in the business: 1. NOT TOO FAST YET TOO [...]

[...] concept. As such, I would like to share with those who are planning to get into the franchise business some words of wisdom I have culled through years in the business: 1. NOT TOO FAST YET TOO [...]

[...] and the rest is profit. However, one advice is for the person not to jump and secure a franchise business. There are proper ways to get and invest on a franchise. Here are the following steps: What [...]

[...] writer as a way of helping those who want to know about franchising. People looking for a franchise business often wonder where to get a directory. There is in DVD entitled “Franchise Listings& [...]

[...] – the Franchisor. We have seen how their life has changed by adding their signature to a Franchise Agreement. Besides, by contributing to the Philippine Economy, they know in their hearts that their [...]

[...] , rent arrangements, future development plans for the area, etc. 10. Study carefully the franchise agreement. Have your spouse read it, and exchange views. Then get a legal counsel of your own to help [...]

[...] , and Singapore • When one gets a franchise, he or she has to read and understand the franchise agreement at least thrice and consult a lawyer • When getting a franchise it is best to talk [...]

[...] the business concept to him, and give him enough time to read and understand the franchise agreement before deciding.  It would be absurd, for example, to tap someone for a laundry [...]

[...] Franchise Updates : Is Social Media and Technology Only For the Young?...: Facebook? Linkedin? Twitter? Blog? [...]

[...] Franchise Updates : Words To Use: It is Nice if We can all begin to USE The RIGHT WORDS to start the DAY RIGHT! [...]

[...] Franchise Updates : You Like To Know Your FUTURE? [...]

[...] Franchise Updates : LOST IN THE CROWD by Erlinda Bartolome, CFE: “Investing in a large franchise system has [...]

[...] . Shopping for a master franchise The Internet is the cheapest way to shop for a master franchise concept. Many mater franchisees in the Philippines, however, picked their concepts abroad, where [...]

[...] local market and this is the franchisee’s competitive advantage so he can market the franchise concept most effectively. • Kroc introduced a level of supervision unknown to the fast food [...]

[...] and observe the culture of the local area you wish to venture into, it because a franchise concept has succeeded in Metro Manila does not ensure that it will take off in any other [...]

[...] before they start working in the branch.  He explained that the manager needed to know the business concept and system of the franchiser to enable him to operate the branch successfully. MANAGING THE [...]

[...] before they start working in the branch.  He explained that the manager needed to know the business concept and system of the franchiser to enable him to operate the branch successfully. MANAGING THE [...]

[...] the following advice for it’s not too late to explore and make franchising work for you. 1. Business Concept If one takes a look at the central business districts in Makati or Ortigas in the [...]

[...] Yourself, should be able to convince yourself that there is a market for the business concept in the site you choose. Q:         Can the franchise be taken away from me? [...]

[...] a territory, not just an outlet, for which a franchisee can use the trademark and the business system.” We are all familiar with single-unit franchising, which is the route normally taken by [...]

[...] ? A:         No. A franchise gives the franchisee the opportunity to follow the business system that the franchiser has proved to be successful. Your success as a franchisee [...]

[...] format, the franchisor, more than his registered trademark and products, has developed a business system that is made available for use to franchisees. Compliance to the business system is the core [...]

[...] long-term goals? QUESTION 5: Who will be involved in franchising? QUESTION 6: What are the franchise fees and royalties, its breakdown and computations? QUESTION 7: What are the phases of the [...]

[...] expanded  the number of it branches and I also want to expand.” “…collecting  franchise fees may be the best way to fatten my bank account and to enable me to travel [...]

[...] Franchise Association in Washington D.C., USA. She is also the Managing Director of GMB Franchise Developers. She can be reached by e-mail at esb@gmbfranservice.biz. [...]

[...] , it would be safest and smartest for you to approach a franchise specialist like GMB Franchise Developers, who have the experience and the expertise in these types of business expansions. In [...]

[...] ERLINDA SABIO BARTOLOME,CFE Managing Director, GMB Franchise Developers This second of this series takes us to the franchising world of McDonalds, the world’s [...]

[...] . Mr. Armando “Butz” Bartolome, the country’s franchising guru and president of GMB Franchise Developers, which has 55 years of cumulative experience in franchising, shares important [...]

[...] franchising is different from single-unit franchising.  As the term indicates, a territorial franchise is not for just a single location but for a particular territory. Another term for [...]

[...] his resolve to run contrary to the status quo of franchising at that time, granting territorial franchise. This practice while advantageous to the franchisor due to higher franchise fees since [...]

[...] his resolve to run contrary to the status quo of franchising at that time, granting territorial franchise. This practice while advantageous to the franchisor due to higher franchise fees since [...]