Some franchisees see their first franchise as a stepping stone to running a large business with two or even three or four franchise units.
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The franchise sector is highly regulated in Australia.
If you’re franchising in the hospitality industry, the odd negative review is known to be an occupational hazard.
If you’re looking for a business opportunity, investing in a franchise could be just the thing. Here are 10 reasons why.
Crumbs in the keyboard. They have been there for weeks, taunting me. Crumbs stuck in between the keys in my keyboard. Every now and then I’ve turned my keyboard upside down and given it a good shake. A few have fallen out, but I can still see little bits of food scrap in between the keys. Gross.
There are no doubt those for whom the title of George Ritzer’s book, The McDonaldization of Society, resonates as they watch the relentless expansion of franchising.
It’s the last day before you finish up for your break. Insert equal parts joy [I’m outta here!] and horror [I still have stuff to do!].
The Franchising Code of Conduct provides for a seven day cooling off period with a franchise agreement.
Once you have purchased your franchise and got the business up and running, the franchisor may seem a little remote – you don’t need their support in the same way as you did in the early days.
A potential franchisee should understand what intellectual property is owned or licensed by the franchisor.
Make sure you are ready for the thrills and the spills by doing your homework before signing on the dotted line.