The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is something that every franchisee will have to face at some point. As you work through the legal and financial details of this document, it’s quite normal to...
With so much turmoil going on in 2016, it’s not surprising that we feel thankful that election season has reached its conclusion. While some people may be eager to get back to the routines of daily...
Franchise fees are perhaps one of the most misunderstood aspects of owning a franchise. Some entrepreneurs look at a franchise fee as a superfluous expense - something nobody needs during start-up...
Check out my interview with Zane Caplansky on Let's Eat with Zane Caplansky on CFRB 1010 AM this past Saturday. Had the pleasure to share the panel with some great guys and experts in their field,...
Despite various economic challenges, franchising in Canada continues to flourish in 2024. Representing more than $120 billion of Canada’s GDP, franchising is the 12th largest industry in the country...
Franchising in Canada is more popular than ever. However, as more people talk about franchise systems, more misinformation is allowed to spread! In today’s post, the FranNet team myth-busts four...
The Problem with Franchise Financing In my experience, it is extremely discouraging for first-time franchisees to learn the hard way that the lending sources who helped them buy their house or car...
To the trained eye, franchise fraud patterns are easily evident. However, far too many first-time entrepreneurs still fall victim to scammers. Why are there so many franchise scams? Well, in my...
What do Baby Boomers and Millennials have in common when it comes to career planning? More than you might suppose. Both groups are increasingly disillusioned with the traditional career path: Find a...
On the most recent podcast episode of The How OF Business, FranNet Consultant Sara Waskow talks about the benefits of business ownership, and how franchising can be the best path to owning your own...