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Developing an Effective Support Organization

The franchise industry today has grown significantly and now represents such a broad spectrum of business concepts and market segments that it is nearly impossible to define any single strategy or organizational structure best suited for the task of franchisee support.
Operations & Training

Handling Defaults and Terminations Effectively

Franchise terminations are not usually surprise attacks, but are instead the unfortunate culmination of a steadily deteriorating relationship, often with missed salvaging opportunities on both sides.
Operations & Training

Ensuring Effective Two-Way Communications

Four key principles of effective community include listening skills, the two-way process, trust in the relationship and the mutual alignment of goals.
Operations & Training

A Tale of Three Success Stories

In real estate, they say three things are important: location, location, location. In franchising, as evidenced by these female entrepreneurs, the keys to success are: perseverance, perseverance, perseverance.
Operations & Training

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