How to Keep Your Employees and Business Safe from Threat
You juggle a lot in your business. From managing paychecks and your employees’ sensitive information to balancing your books, you’re constantly working with data any thief would want access to. Although you probably already have a “see something, say something” policy in place, this might not be enough to keep…
Why Mobile Matters to Your Franchise
Franchises are in a unique position in the market. Your franchise feels like a corporation because there is a large corporate entity backing the business. However, it’s primarily local. You rely on your local customers to bring you business, patronize your shop, and help you earn the living you always…
Want to Buy a Franchise? Try Working at One First
It’s your dream job. Owning a business has always been on the top of your bucket list. Opening a franchise sounds like the ideal way to achieve that goal. You are in control of your day but you have the guidance and established business name to get you up and…
Restaurant Franchises Positively Contributing to Employment in US
Jobless numbers are down in the majority of the metro areas, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For franchise owners, this statistic might not seem all that surprising given the tremendous increase in hiring that’s taken place in recent months. Franchise hiring has taken a noticeable shift into high…
5 Financial Must-Dos Before Opening Your Franchise
Is your dream of buying a franchise looking more and more like a reality? Before you invest your money, there are a few financial business items you must knock off your list. Here are the five financial must-dos for anyone thinking about opening a franchise. (more…)
The Top 6 Franchise Industries Right Now
Where do you start? You’re ready to embrace the freedom and excitement of owning a franchise, but how do you know which one is for you? There are many franchise opportunities available but not all of them are created equal. The top franchises to own are those that: Show a…
5 DIY Marketing Tips to Boost Your Franchise’s Sales
Congratulations! You’ve started your franchise and now you’re ready to attract a flood of new customers. What happens when the “build it and they will come” DIY marketing strategy doesn’t work? Marketing your franchise is vital. It’s what lets people know you’re in town. It’s what drives people to your…
Good Coffee, Franchises, and Human Rights
A Canadian coffee franchise gives franchisees very specific instructions for how to make their famously consistent gourmet coffee. Those step by step instructions, which it requires all franchisees to follow to the letter, mean that Canadians and travelers to Canada can walk into any franchise location with complete confidence, knowing…
Franchising and Digital Marketing
A new report on digital marketing among franchises has one major conclusion: only a few franchises are actually making good use of the potential that online marketing offers. 296 different franchises representing 28 industries were included in the survey, conducted by FRANdata and G/ODigital, and nearly all respondents were using…