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Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

Franchise compliance programs can have many benefits. Reap the rewards of a culture of compliance. We’ve heard that saying, “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast,” which is believed to have been coined by business leader Peter Drucker. The saying implies that while strategies can be created for a business, the success or failure of those strategies will be determined by the culture that permeates the organization.
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Franchisor Malpractice: The Cornerstone of Risk Management

The first line of defense when problems arise, franchisor malpractice insurance is the cornerstone of a prudent risk management program. It’s coverage you hope you will never need, yet it is also the best way to ensure the franchisor’s long term financial success.
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A Deeper Dive Into Franchise Due Diligence

While “franchise diligence” creates additional burdens from the standpoint of buyers and sellers, if it’s done right, the result will be better outcomes that can drive future system-wide improvements.
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