Franchise Lists by Business Sectors
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How To Franchise Your Business - Clive Sawyer
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING FRANCHISING YOUR BUSINESS CLIVE SAWYER WILL HELP YOU. Clive Sawyer, Managing Director of Business Options, one of the UK's leading Franchise and Business Consultancies, has written this book to cut through the confusion and complexity surrounding franchising a business. Clive, in his renowned plain speaking manner helps the reader assess whether franchising is the right expansion model for them. He then leads the reader, step by step though everything they will need to know.
For anyone serious about franchising their business, this book is essential reading. "An insightful and thorough overview which will become essential reading for business owners considering franchising their business." Richard Holden, Head of Franchising, Lloyds Bank Group. |
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The Franchising Bible - Kim Benjamin, Brian Smart
The Franchising Bible is a fresh and fully up-to-date guide to choosing and running a franchise business, published in association with the British Franchise Association, the only voluntary self-accrediting body for the UK franchise sector.
Buying an existing franchise can be a great way to fast-track your way to running your own business as there is a much stronger chance of succeeding by buying into an established business. However, there are also pitfalls that must be avoided when you buy a franchise.
•This easy-to-use guide takes you through everything you need to know to start and run a franchise, including:
•What to take into account when choosing a franchise
•Which franchise opportunity is right for you
•The costs involved when purchasing and setting up
•How to secure a franchise loan
•Getting started and making it a success
This book has done all the homework for you with the assurance of the BFA so you can identify and secure the perfect franchise for business success. |
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How To Franchise Your Business - Brian Duckett & Paul Monaghan
If you have a proven business system and are wishing to expand, franchising is a strong option. It provides a quick route to growth and uses other people's money and enthusiasm to open individual offices, shops, restaurants, salons, surgeries, units, van rounds, or service centres.
This book provides practical advice on how franchising works from two authors with years of experience. As well as being for potential franchisors, this book is also invaluable to owners of existing branch networks, practising franchisors and their management teams, and candidates for the Diploma in Franchise Management. It will show you how to:
* Decide whether your business should and could be franchised
* Understand the franchisor/franchisee relationship
* Structure the business so it works for both franchisor and franchisee
* Prove the concept with pilot operations
* Market your franchise and recruit franchisees
* Motivate franchisees and monitor their performance
* Franchise your business internationally
* Prepare your network for sale - or buy an existing franchised network |
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Franchising For Dummies - Michael Seid, Dave Thomas
If you want to own your business but don’t want to start from scratch, maybe buying into a franchise is the right choice for you! Franchising can be a great way to get started in small business without taking the huge risk of founding and building a company on your own. But before you jump in there’s plenty you need to know in order to make sure you do it right.
Franchising For Dummies, Second Edition gives you all the inside insight and smart advice to make sure you pick the right investment opportunity and make the most of it. Written by one of the nation’s leading franchise consultants and by the late Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s International, this fun, friendly guide is packed with guidance from top industry professionals. Packed with practical resources you need to succeed, this handy guide will help you: Pick the perfect franchise opportunity for you Find an ideal location Raise the capital you need to launch your franchise Manage daily business operations Understand complex legal issues Work and communicate with your franchisor and other franchisees Read and understand a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular Expand your business and buy new franchises Full of handy resources—including sample forms and agreements and a listing of available government resources— Franchising For Dummies, Second Edition is a great way to discover a great franchising opportunity, get started, and achieve your dream of small business success and independence. Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. |
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The Guide To Franchising - Martin Mendleson
The Guide to Franchising first published in 1970 is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of franchising not only is it a valuable introduction to this growing area of business for those who are unfamiliar with franchising, and answers the fundamental questions: why franchise your business? Why take up a franchise? What can be franchised? The book also functions as a practical guide for those already involved in franchising. It examines how to become a franchisor or franchisee and the relationship between the two parties.
The seventh edition has been substantially revised and updated to reflect recent experience and developments in the field. The book is very comprehensive and includes international development and examples of franchise specific regulation from around the world. |
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Franchising - Ian Maitland
A comprehensive guide for franchisers, franchisees and their professional advisers. The book covers all aspects of the process, including raising finance, franchise law, the franchise agreement, keeping control of the franchise system and managing the franchise process. It includes examples of key documents, including start-up cost charts, cash-flow forecasts and franchise agreements, together with a glossary of terms. The text is supported by real-life case histories of successful and unsuccessful franchise operations, with the reasons for their success or failure. |
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Barclays Guide To Franchising For Small Business - Brian Smith, John Stanworth
Franchising is one of the most popular ways of starting or expanding a business. Although fraught with problems – large initial outlay, unsocial hours, lack of control – it can be highly profitable. The Barclays Guide to Franchising for the Small Business has been written with the specific aim of providing advice to business people who may be considering franchising as a means of expansion as well as to those who are looking to take up a franchise as an entry point into business.
It examines the vast range of businesses that can be franchised, from hamburgers to computers, and outlines the comparative strengths and weaknesses of franchising from the viewpoints of all parties. It defines the steps involved and the franchise. It examines the processes involved in setting up as a franchisor, from market testing through to the final business product and explains the relationship between franchisee and franchisor in an extremely useful sample legal contract. Smith and Stanworth are a uniquely well–qualified team, boastin both a first–class research record and experience of running a franchise which is one of the eight founder members of the British Franchise Association. The Barclays Guide to Franchising for the Small Business is an invaluable guide to the opportunities and potential pitfalls associated with this extremely popular form of business. |
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Street Smart Franchising - Joe Mathews, Don Debolt, Deb Percival
Prepping you for what it takes to succeed in franchising, franchise experts Joe Mathews, Don DeBolt and Deb Percival deliver an insider's view of how franchising works, imparting real-world tactics and strategies, and empowering you to decide if franchising is for you.
Street Smart Franchising is the kind of book I wish every one of our current and prospective franchisees would take the time to read. It beautifully captures the challenges of owning and operating a franchise business along with practical guidance on how to make it work. Anyone considering a franchise investment will make a better investment decision by reading this down-to-earth self help book. Don't miss it!" -- David McKinnon, chairman/CEO, Service Brands International:Molly Maid, 1-800 Dryclean, Mr. Handyman, Ductz
"Twenty-five years ago when I became a franchisee of the Great American Cookie Company, this book would have saved me a world of grief. Street Smart Franchising lays it out. No sugar coating. It’s a realistic guide on how to make one the most important decisions of your life." -- Lawrence (Doc) Cohen, past chairman, International Franchise Association, franchisee of 21 units - Great American Cookie Company, Pretzel Time, and Coffee Beanery.
Joe Mathews has held management roles with such national chains as Subway, Blimpie, Motophoto and the Entrepreneur's Source. Don DeBolt is a former president of the International Franchise Association. Deb Percival works in franchise development.
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Buy a Franchise the right way - Peter James
Learn how to buy a franchise the right way
Who better to tell you the right way to buy a franchise than the author who is both a franchisee and franchisor?
This book shows you, using real life experiences, how to understand the risk that you are taking and the steps that you can take to massively reduce that risk.
You’ll also learn the information that is absolutely essential to obtain from the franchisor and more importantly how to go about getting it and the steps you simply must take to ensure your success.
So many people end up locked into franchise agreements in a sector that was attractive to them without fully understanding the crucial factors that lead to success in that sector. This book will show you how to ask the right questions in order to get the answers that you need from the franchisor that will enable you to choose the right franchise for you.
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Franchising Exposed - Chris Gibson
Have you ever heard the word franchising but dont really understand what it could mean to you? Whether you are considering buying a franchise or you want to franchise your business, this manual explains how to make the right decision.
Essential advice for franchisees and franchisors is contained in this reference, so both sides can understand how to get the best from a partnership. |
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Franchise Bible
Are You Thinking of Buying a Franchise or Franchising Your Own Business?
This indispensable guide tells you how to do it – and save time and money in the process.
If you are thinking of buying a franchise, you'll learn how to:
- Determine if running a franchise is right for you
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of franchising
- Understand the legal terms and business decisions associated with franchising
- Navigate franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements
- Evaluate the services and training that franchisors offer
- Identify the signs of a good franchise opportunity
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What to Know Before You Buy a Franchise - Josh Brown
Investing in a franchise is expensive, time consuming and risky. Too often, smart and well-intentioned individuals spend their life savings on bad franchise systems.
This book will provide you with tips and educational material to help you avoid the common pitfalls most experience when buying a franchise. |
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Franchise opportunities represent an excellent way to get into business. They allow a franchisee to build on a successful and proven business format with strong methods, systems and brand awareness. Never for one minute believe that is enough. It still takes hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and energy to make your business a success. |
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The Franchise Business
6 Wight View, Bembridge Drive, Hayling Island, Hampshire. PO11
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Telephone: 023 9246 2111 E-mail:info@franchisebusiness.co.uk |
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