Basic Guidelines, Law & Agreements

Inc.com: As a rule, entrepreneurs tend to be independent thinkers. That can often be a real strength in persevering against the myriad of challenges involved in building a business. But, when an entrepreneur makes the decision to become a franchisee, they need to curtail some of that independent spirit since they are now part of

Select Your Franchise: For those interested in finding a franchise, it can seem a challenge to know where best to look for reliable information on franchise opportunities. This task is further complicated by the sheer number of franchises available in the market. There are a number of ways to find information on franchises and we

Who’s Who Legal: Despite the best efforts of organisations such as Unidroit, there is no generally accepted way of regulating franchising internationally.Twenty-nine different nations have franchise-specific laws, and the lack of any common approach creates real challenges for companies seeking to franchise their businesses internationally, and for their legal advisors. In addition, general commercial law

Franchising.net.au: What should a franchisee look for in the intellectual property (IP) of a franchisor? It is a sign of a good franchisor if the IP it offers up is comprehensive, complete and the whole package is neat. Compare it to looking to buy property: good fences, fresh paint and a neat garden tend to

Entrepreneur.com: For many years now, one of the key questions facing prospective franchisees has been which is better for them: a job or a franchise. It is often a difficult decision because there are pros and cons to each option. Today’s market has introduced a new wrinkle to this question, as many unemployed people are