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Exit Planning: Strategies for Franchise Owners

Franchising is in the midst of a significant transition, and franchisees, especially multi-unit owners, should take notice. Transferring ownership of one’s business is something that many franchisees delay considering until near retirement. 
Finance

Franchise Capital Access in 2017

Understanding the changing dynamics facing capital providers is more important now as growing uncertainties and risks combine to put pressure on continued franchise capital access.
Finance

Unit Profitability: Full Service or Lip Service?

The day may come when a franchisor is judged by the profitability and satisfaction of its franchisees, and not by the number of units. It will be more difficult to measure, but more gratifying for all concerned. Perhaps that day is here.
Finance

Countering Layoffs With the Entrepreneurial Spirit

There are dozens of benefits to opening a franchise, including a support system from like-minded entrepreneurs on the franchisee, franchisor and vendor levels as well as the opportunity to invest in a tried and true business model.
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