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Franchisee Profiling
Finding the right franchisees is key to franchisors being successful. Several use psychometric assessments to create profiles of franchisee candidates to determine compatibility.
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Franchising in the 2015 Forbes 400
Which franchise representatives rank among the richest Americans? We dissected the Forbes 400 to see.
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Explaining Social Franchising
Social franchising, or using franchising methods to further social causes, is gaining momentum. How? Read this post to find out.
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FDD Updates that Could Result from the Joint-Employer Issue
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and operations manual, major guides for franchisees in respect to their responsibilities, are facing a potential overhaul for many franchise systems in light of current joint-employer concerns.
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Franchise Outlook for 2015 Forecasted to Exceed Prerecession Levels
The U.S. franchise business network this year is expected to see an upswing exceeding figures that were in place during the prerecession year 2007, and year over year growth in gross domestic product and output sales across the board.
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Nevada Public School District Aims to Improve through 'Franchise Principals'
Taking what works and sharing it with others is really at the root of franchising, in business and beyond. Find out how one school district is teaming up to share what works, leading to a school franchise situation where the best strategies are introduced to other schools to boost student success.
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Undergrad Course at Virginia Tech to Boost Franchising Awareness
To expand education for incoming business students, a new course to commence next spring will target undergraduates and help to promote a greater understanding of the franchise business model in the wider business world.
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Franchise Today Review: Key Points from the Season 6 Premiere
Franchise Today is a weekly podcast hosted by industry veteran Paul Segreto. In this post, we review the debut episode for its 6th season with guest Mary Kennedy Thompson of the Dwyer Group.
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5 Popular Reasons for Buying a Franchise
Why do you need to know someone's reasons for doing something? If your a franchise consultant like Joel Libava, it's so you can better assist them with a major decision. Here are the reasons "The Franchise King" has been told most often.
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The #1 Cause For Sleepless Nights When Buying A Franchise
What keeps prospective franchise buyers up at night? Fear. How can prospective franchisees alleviate their anxieties...and get more rest at night? Read this blog post from The Franchise King to find out.