William & HIll

[...] Part 1: Characteristics of a Great Franchise Of the 1,800+ US franchises we monitor, less than 5% are what we consider worthy of being [...]

[...] territories that are too small. The franchisor is greedy. Part 1: Characteristics of a Great Franchise [...]

[...] Part 2: Characteristics of a Declining, Mediocre, or Poor Franchise There are over 1,800 active franchises in the United States. How can you tell the difference [...]

[...] entering into a franchise agreement. Part 2: Characteristics of a Declining, Mediocre, or Poor Franchise [...]

[...] employment provides. Having been a small business owner myself for 25 years, I prefer a certain shade of green but I’m not sure the grass is [...]

[...] According to the IFA, there are roughly 5,000 franchise concepts available. That’s a big number. Frankly, most of these have no business being a [...]

[...] will be a good one, we believe this is a great start to weeding out many of the other franchise concepts available. Please consult professional advisers before entering into a franchise agreement. [...]

[...] meets only a few if any of my 8 criteria (Years in business, # of franchisees, growth, class action litigation, Item 19, etc.). No – You feel like it’s a used car sale. When franchising [...]

[...] are any pending legal disputes between franchisees and the franchisor…especially class action litigation. 5 or more years old – The business should be at least 5 years old. If not, it [...]

[...] , not actual results. Not all Item 19s are created equal. A franchise, by definition, is a parent company that collects a royalty from those who have bought into the franchise. The franchisee gets a [...]

[...] franchising. Have always dreamed of owning a business. Own a business with support from the parent company. More control over time/better quality of life. Can’t find a job. Have more control/ [...]

[...] thinks the client wants to hear.  A credible consultant gives information. While a franchise consultant can repeat information a franchise gives him/her (he/she should tell the client where the [...]

[...] ;we validate well.” It happens every time. Be ready. The question is, should the franchise sales rep be using the phrase at all? Here are reasons a franchise should and should NOT use [...]