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Franchisee Checklist – Assessing the Franchisor
Some questions to consider as you research franchises you may buy.
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Franchisee Checklist – Assessing the Business Proposition
Use these tips to help you assess if the franchise you're interested in presents a good business proposition.
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Franchisee Checklist – The Franchise Agreement
The franchise agreement is particularly important and should be studied carefully by both the franchisor and in particular the franchisee before signing on the dotted line.
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Provinces That Require Franchise Disclosure Documents
While many franchisors voluntarily provide a franchise disclosure document, provincial legislation requiring this document are fairly new. Find out which Canadian provinces and territories require potential franchisees to be provided with an FDD before signing an agreement.
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Glossary of Franchise Terms
Definitions for many of the terms you will commonly come across when buying a franchise.
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Glossary of Worldwide Franchise Associations
A list of franchise associations, which monitor franchisors and franchises in their respective countries and areas worldwide.
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Finding and Assessing Franchise Opportunities
Franchises exist just about everywhere, and offer many choices. With so many options, it can be hard to narrow your options to a short list of possibilities. Fortunately, there are several places to do your research.
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Buying an “Essential” Franchise
The pandemic has put into focus the types of businesses that fare comparatively well during a crisis. Here are some keys to choosing one for your franchise investment plans.
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Is Your Franchise Fit for the U.S.?
Curious about what it takes to break into the U.S. franchise market? This article will go over many of the things you need to know when entering this large and well-developed franchise market.
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Is Your Franchise Fit for Ireland?
The success of the franchise industry in Ireland has led many franchisors to wonder if their franchise is a good fit for Ireland. If you happen to be one of these companies, here are the things to consider.