Tom’s Franchise Information Blog

Come discover the world of franchising as we learn together.

Archive for 2007/07


The Multi-unit Movement Benefits Franchisors and Franchisees

Right now, more than one out of ten franchisees operate more than one unit. Many of them operate more than one concept. There is growing evidence of a trend toward multi-unit and multi-brand ownership. The advantages to both franchisors and franchisees are clearly compelling, and dramatic growth in multi-unit and multi-concept franchising is expected over […]

In Five Years - 97% Success Rate Or 62% Failure Rate

My clients come to me for help and guidance. Many of my clients have been downsized. Several of them have been downsized several times. That is what happens in Corporate America.
I generally ask them, if it happens all over America, what are you going to do to prevent it from happening again? […]

Buying a Franchise

Buying your own franchise is one way to break into the entrepreneurial ranks and become your own boss. Buying a franchise can be more expensive than starting a business “from scratch” but the success rate of franchises is generally higher than for startups as you are investing in a product with a proven track record […]