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Feb 09
(FS7) Options for Franchise Merchandise and Supply Ordering

Part of getting the ball rolling for your store is ordering the merchandise and supplies. You’ll have to have the shelves set up with anything you’re hoping to sell, or if you’re not a retail or restaurant business, you’ll have to stock yourself with the equipment for the job as well as the office supplies […]

Feb 15
(FS7) Procedures for Receiving Merchandise at Your Franchise

By the time you’re receiving merchandise, you should have an office to keep your paperwork in. Before you have an office, you should be working on some sort of organizational system for any and all your paperwork because by this time you will already have a small collection of it from the franchisor, the contractors, […]

Feb 22
(FS7) Maintaining Inventory in Your Franchise – Front and Back of House

It all comes down to numbers. You’ll need to know how much is going and how fast so you can maintain your franchise inventory with as few things as possible going bad. During training with your franchisor, you should learn some things about keeping your inventory stocked and fully functional. If your franchise doesn’t have […]

Feb 29
(FS7) Training Yourself Before You Open Your Franchise

Any good franchisor will insist on training their franchisees prior to them opening. They will want to teach the franchisees any tools of the trade that they know to make their business successful because a successful franchisee means a successful franchisor. All franchisors will have different training programs, many use officers of some kind, some […]

Mar 07
Put the ‘I’ in Franchising

When you get into franchising, you will quickly realize that there are less choices for customization in franchising than there is if you’d open your own small business. That’s one of the drawbacks that most franchisees agree with in order to adopt a system that has been created ahead of time to make business ownership […]

Mar 14
6 Important Questions to Ask about Any Franchise Business

If you have the opportunity to meet with the owner of a franchise business during the initial researching phase, it’s important to have a handful of questions prepared. These questions are chosen to help you make the best decision you can about whether to buy the coffee franchise based on the information gathered. Some questions […]

Mar 16
What makes Subway such a Great Franchise?

The Subway Franchise has expanded almost what seems to be effortlessly over the past twenty years to become the world’s largest restaurant chain with over 44,000 locations around the world (www.subway.com/subwayroot/ExploreOurWorld.aspx). The brand has become known as a consistent leader in the franchise community being ranked on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 in the top five […]

Mar 21
(FS8) Hiring, Training, and Other Staff Decisions in Your Business

Whether you’ve been a manager before or not, it’s time to get to know all the staff-related responsibilities that come with the title of business owner. It’s especially important to be aware of the list of responsibilities if you’ve never been a manager before. Everything comes down to your decisions making abilities and what you […]

Mar 24
Amazing Franchise Opportunities Most People Don’t Know About

We all have had the question before, what is the next big idea?  Where can we find the next big franchise business to get in on early so we have the best opportunity for an amazing investment.  Think if you could have met Ray when McDonald’s first showed up and the concept had never been […]

Mar 28
(FS8) Different Legal Issues to Consider For Hiring in Your Franchise

Discrimination, a scary word for managers, franchise owners, and hiring agents. Thanks to the law on discrimination, employers must be more careful with what they say and do. Discrimination practices through hiring, firing, promotion, and job assignment are not acceptable in the US ever since the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) created the law and […]

Apr 04
(FS8) Successfully Interviewing For Your Franchise Business

As a franchisee, the interview process isn’t just a representation of who you are, but of the franchise as a whole. Imagine the power that comes with being the owner of a big name franchise and if you hire someone, you’ll want to transfer your passion for the brand or franchise onto them. You should […]

Apr 04
(FS8) Things to Remember During Interviews at Your Franchise

For most businesses, this is your one and only chance to find out who your applicants really are outside of their resume. Some businesses offer multiple interviews, but it will depend on how big your franchise is, how much staff you have or need, and how urgent it is that you fill the position. So […]

Apr 07
How can Franchise Consultants Support a Better Franchise Investment Decision?

There are several types of franchise consultants on the market, you should understand the differences between the types of franchise consultants and what value each franchise consultant offers to the market. First, you should understand where you as a potential consumer fit into the franchise market.  Do you own a business, are you considering investing […]

Apr 08
Mcdonald’s Franchise: Franchising the Dream

When it comes to becoming part of a franchise, you want to be part of one that will work well with your goals, understand your vision for success within the franchise network and will allow you to grow as a franchisee.  Effective franchise investors look for brands. What is that one particular franchise that works […]

Apr 13
Trampoline Park Franchise Growth

When you’re looking at franchise options, you’ll find there is a lot of choices of industry segments out there to work with. For alternative franchise investors, looking for concepts that get away from the traditional hot dog or chicken restaurant franchise, the trampoline industry segment has drawn a lot of attention lately. Why is the […]

Apr 13
Pizza Franchise Growth, Choosing the right Brand

Deciding what franchise brand you want to be a part of is a huge part of the decision making process and requires a significant amount of thought. There are many options, types of companies to work with, training processes and more to consider when evaluating a franchise model. There’s also the cost of becoming an […]

Apr 18
BookATailor: A Custom Fit Franchise Made for Success

Jacomo Hakim, self-made millionaire and CEO of Bookatailor, made the best statement about the company in Fox’s The Today Show. He stated that they want to make America look great again. The start-up company is run by family members and caters to the masses with its custom made bespoke suits for men and women. Bookatailor […]

Apr 18
How to Franchise Qatar: Dr Thomas Medical Centre

Franchise Marketing Systems has recently launched a development campaign for Dr. Thomas’ medical clinics based in Doha, Qatar. FMS has been involved in several projects throughout the Middle East focusing growth on the MENA and GCC regions. The Qatar franchise market presents an interesting opportunity for growth and stable market potential. Although Qatar is a […]

Apr 18
(FS8) What Comes After the Interview in Your Franchise

Determine the Applicant’s Potential Everyone individual has a skill, but not every applicant’s skills will lie in the industry that they are applying for. Listen carefully and assess the applicant’s potential within your franchise, business culture, and industry in general. Even some interviewees with skill sets from other industries can be extremely helpful in your […]

Apr 25
(FS8) Being an Effective Leader for Your Franchise

An effective leader is critical to the success of your business. Your employees will look to you as a leader when things go wrong or when they don’t have answers. A confident and effective leader also leads to more confident and effective employees so it’s important that you know your role and you take it […]