A protected franchise territory may leave room for online sales, national accounts and competing brands. Learn what to review before signing.
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Learn about basics of lease considerations for your franchise business. Before signing the lease, check its term, renewal rights, transfer rules, and whether your personal guaranty ends when you sell.
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Buying a franchise? Learn how personal guaranties can expose you to obligations under the franchise agreement, lease, financing, and other contracts.
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A major franchisee bankruptcy shows why buyers must look beyond brand recognition and carefully examine margins, profitability, and the FDD.
Continue Reading A Famous Franchise Brand Is Not the Same as a Good Franchise Investment
What does it mean when a franchisor says it has never enforced a franchise agreement provision but will not negotiate the contractual language? Learn why written assurances help, but may not override the franchise agreement.
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Is a franchise agreement review by a lawyer worthwhile if the franchisor will not negotiate? Learn how legal review identifies risks, documents assurances, and helps franchise buyers make informed decisions.
Rush on Business celebrates its 1,000th published post and looks ahead to its mission of providing practical guidance for franchisees, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses.
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Can a franchisor refuse to renew an Iowa franchise? Learn about Iowa’s six-month notice rule, good cause requirement, new agreement terms, releases, and renewal risks.
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What happens when private equity buys a franchise system? Learn how new ownership may affect fees, support, vendors, growth, enforcement, and franchisee profits.
Continue Reading Your Franchisor Was Just Sold to Private Equity. What Happens Next?
The initial franchise fee is only the beginning of what a franchise costs. Learn how royalties, technology charges, required vendors, remodeling costs, and repeated fee increases can reduce franchise profits.
