What are three things new franchisees should be prepared to address in their first year of business?  

A primary topic of discussion at #IFA2016 has been the franchise industry's response to attempts by U.S. federal regulators to impose a new definition of “joint employer” on the nation’s small business owners and upend the franchise business model. At the Opening General Session on Sunday, convention attendees were welcomed by two Texas lawmakers who have been champions for the franchise industry in Congress: Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas).

Prospective franchisees dive deep into your FDD before buying. It’s time franchisors follow that due diligence example by reviewing agency’s marketing disclosure documents when exploring new or reviewing current relationships.

Any franchise operator looking for credit needs to make sure he is getting the right deal, not just the "best" deal.  

Want a record year for your franchise brand? Start with the right hiring practices that will increase your chances of finding the right candidates and save your business time, money and resources.