Every business has a culture, whether it is carefully cultivated or whether it forms of its own volition. While it’s virtually impossible to force a culture onto a business, owners and managers can...
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The Art of Dealing with Customer Complaints
There are few who would argue that, as a society, we’re living in an entitled universe. We expect things to be perfect—especially when it comes to the exchange of currency for goods and services....
What is a Franchise Grand Opening?
{Updated December, 2023} A franchise grand opening is a celebratory event that marks the official launch of a new franchise location. It’s an opportunity for the franchisee to showcase the new...
How to Navigate a Franchise Renewal Agreement
Franchise renewals have many things to consider. For one, the market might be drastically different then when the initial franchise agreement was signed. Neither the franchisee nor the...
Explore the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Learning Center
Our month of “New Year, New You” continues, as we aim to provide our budding entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to make the proverbial leap to business ownership of their own. In this...
Why Rules are Important for Franchisees
When a budding entrepreneur books an appointment with a qualified FranNet representative, our initial visit includes a consultation which centers on you as a person. What is your personality like?...
Choosing the Right Location for Your Business
Choosing a location is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. It can be frustrating as you find a spot that’s perfect in several ways and lacking in several others, so you’ll want to make sure you give yourself plenty of time to search thoroughly.
How to Find Your Perfect Franchise Location
Finding the perfect location for your franchise is an important part of its success. If your business doesn’t rely on a lot of foot or vehicle traffic, then you’re probably better off looking for...
Franchising for Veterans
This Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veteran’s Day. We thought we’d remind our readers of the real definition of this solemn observance. As defined in the website, History.com, “Veterans Day is a U.S. legal...
Critical Questions to Ask a Franchisor
At FranNet, we pride ourselves on making sure that our clients are as prepared as possible when it comes time to connect with representatives from the franchise brands we work with. Most of the...
