Your brand will need to make adjustments out of respect and necessity, but the core of the company should remain the same.

Success in selecting international franchisee candidates means avoiding many common mistakes. Begin with these essential criteria but be sure to also take your time, be careful, follow your process and don’t cut corners.

IFA CEO Robert Cresanti: Franchising’s tremendous impact on communities is a global phenomenon. Similar to the United States, franchising is helping economies grow by creating new, better and safer businesses at an astounding pace in dozens of countries. 

When taking the leap into expanding your franchise business, it’s important to consider how to grow without spending unnecessary time and dollars. Research, outside experts and managing costs can help maximize your return on investment.

 

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Having a robust in-house legal team allows other legal staff to focus on their strengths and larger company initiatives, and ensures that the company is not only adequately protected on important legal risks, but expertly protected.

How military training techniques taught me how to “adapt, adjust and overcome.”

Recruiting former C-Level executives to your franchise can be an intimidating, but worthwhile process if executed the right way.

Some of the most common FLSA violations involve overtime and misclassification. Be sure to calculate and pay overtime in accordance with federal and state law, and apply tests for exemption correctly now and when the new rules are issued.

The key to success in Germany and many other countries is adaptation to the local market and culture.

Veterans are positively impacting franchising, their strong leadership and tireless can-do spirit is an inspiration for all.