100+ Questions You Should Answer Before Buying A Franchise What is franchising? Why does it work? Why doesn’t it work? Who do I know who is a franchisee? What makes me think franchising will work for me? How much money can I comfortably invest in a franchise? If I had to borrow money to invest in a franchise, where …
Grounded Before Liftoff
Article by: Lynne D. SheltonAt Shelton Law & Associates we are commonly asked about what causes franchisees to ground themselves before they even had a chance to liftoff. Below are the 4 biggest mistakes that franchisees make before getting started, however, they all revolve around time. It is important to remember to not rush and to take the time to ensure that you are …
The Making of an American Franchisee: Why Franchisors should focus on Veterans
Article by: Lynne D. SheltonPublished in the Franchising USA Magazine, August 2015 edition (click to view online) Franchisors looking for a laser focused method of growing their systems through choosing the right franchisees, who also have the correct cultural fit for their brand, would benefit by looking to the veteran pool of potential business owners. Veterans have instilled in them the teamwork diversity and ethical …
Advice for Future Franchisors
Article by: Lynne D. SheltonWhen we talk with business owners, many times they have questions regarding what they should be evaluating and thinking about when they are planning on franchising. This article is designed to focus the business owner on whether they can or should franchise, and if so, what they need to be working on to get ready. Franchising is not a business …