Franchises Can Learn From Software Startups - Part 2: Trends

published 5 months, 10 days ago, submitted by jkealey 5 months, 11 days ago

blog.lavablast.com — This article is the second of a three-part series related to technology in the franchise world. It discusses current trends in both the software and franchise worlds which are relevant, given the similarities illustrated in Part 1. Part 3 discusses what franchisors should be doing to react to this change in business context. Fact: The world is changing. Technology is the catalyst. Wicked technology The impact of technology on the way we do business is undeniable, and franchising is no exception. More often than not, franchise success stories list technology as one of the key elements to the franchise's growth. Five to ten years ago, most franchise systems recognized the value of a franchise intranet/extranet as a centralized franchise collaboration tool. More recently, the rise in franchise systems which allow absentee/semi-absentee franchisees has increased the need for software tooling that facilitates remote franchise management. read more...

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Interested In Green Franchise Opportunities?

published 5 months, 11 days ago, submitted by franpro 5 months, 11 days ago

thefranchiseking.typepad.com — Joel Libava, a Cleveland franchise consultant, marketer and blogger, has just launched 3 new niche franchise websites. The 1st one is- The Green Franchise Directory! read more...

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Franchise eBook Offers Expert Advice, Insider Insights

published 4 months, 25 days ago, submitted by franpro 4 months, 26 days ago

franchisepick.com — Great book for future franchise owners. Written by an industry insider! read more...

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Getting Out Of Franchise Agreement

published 5 months, 14 days ago, submitted by franpro 5 months, 14 days ago

thefranchiseking.typepad.com — MSNBC.com journalist asks Joel Libava, Cleveland franchise consultant, and blogger, if there is a way out... read more...

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Introducing Franchise NewsBlast

published 5 months, 11 days ago, submitted by jkealey 5 months, 11 days ago

blog.lavablast.com — LavaBlast Software launches Franchise NewsBlast (http://news.lavablast.com), a free online system which provides franchise news to franchisors, franchisees, franchise service providers, and franchise wannabes. The system allows visitors to keep up with what's new in franchising by collaboratively selecting the best franchise news. Visitors are invited to submit articles related to franchising which they feel would interest the other members of this online community. Franchise NewsBlast covers a wide range of subjects related to franchising such as legal issues, franchise technology, new franchise opportunities, franchise trends, and even franchise humor. Anyone can become an editor because Franchise NewsBlast allows its members to blast interesting franchise news items, allowing the best articles to rise to the top. Because of a collaborative community effort, people interested in franchising can quickly keep up to speed with franchise news without having to visit the hundreds of franchise blogs available on the Internet. read more...

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Reality of Franchising

published 5 months, 10 days ago, submitted by jkealey 5 months, 12 days ago

franchisepundit.com — Interesting story by an owner of two hair salons. read more...

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When & Why Do Franchisors Offer Franchisees Buy-out Agreements?

published 4 months, 22 days ago, submitted by EtienneT 5 months, 14 days ago

franchisepick.com — "If a franchisee fails in the second year of their 10 year franchise agreement, odds are the franchisor can hold them responsible for the estimated future royalties on the remaining 8 years of the contract." read more...

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THE BIZOP NEWS

published 5 months, 9 days ago, submitted by jkealey 5 months, 14 days ago

bizop.ca — Jani-King (GB) offers franchisees the facility to nominate and purchase a guaranteed level of turnover* for their geographical area. This is backed by a commitment to refund the estimated profit margin on any agreed turnover level not delivered. read more...

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