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How to Choose the Right Franchise Industry for You
You've decided to buy a franchise? Congratulations! The next big decision is choosing an industry. Answer these seven questions honestly, and they should help you to find the franchise industry that best suits your skills and temperament.
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When Franchisees Sue: The McDonald’s Canada Foreign Worker Debacle
An overview of a case determining whether McDonald's Restaurants of Canada unjustly terminated the franchise agreement of franchisees in Victoria.
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How Much Franchise Marketing Will You Be Responsible for as a Franchisee?
To avoid being discouraged about how little publicity your franchise unit is getting, be proactive in your marketing efforts.
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How a Weaker Canadian Dollar Affects Cross-Border Franchises
Exploring the implications of the exchange rate between the American dollar and the Canadian dollar for prospective and current franchisees.
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A Round Up of Inspirational TEDTalks for Franchisors and Franchisees
We’ve put together the top eight TED Talks that every franchise owner, franchise holder and aspiring franchisee should watch. Read on and be inspired.
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New Year's Resolutions 2016
Whether you believe in resolutions or not, making a list of action plans can help you achieve your goals of opening up a franchise in 2016.
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IFA Launches a Competition So Young Entrepreneurs Can Join the Franchise Industry
All the big franchises had humble beginnings. The International Franchise Association has set up the 'Young Entrepreneurs in Franchising' competition, a campaign targeting young entrepreneurs around the world and asking them to submit creative new ideas for the franchise industry.
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Four Things You Need to Be a Successful Franchisee
Starting and operating a franchise is a challenge, and it takes more than just a bit of money to succeed. The right types of personality and material resources are also required, and two of each are looked at in more detail here.
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When Retirees Become Franchisees
For many, retirement is a daunting life stage to go through. Whilst some retirees cannot wait to enjoy the comforts of living according to their own rules and time, others become easily frustrated as their ambition didn't retire with them. This is when they can become a franchisee.
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Six Things the Franchisee Boss Should Never Say
Many franchisees will never have acted as a boss before, and carrying the task out can be a culture shock. For some it results in becoming authoritarian, while others may try too hard to be their employees’ best friend, thus losing respect. Staying away from these phrases will help to strike a balance between the two.