Financial Advice
Is your business a good candidate for franchising?
Here are some must-haves:Proven profitability. It’s not enough just to be turning a profit – you need to have been strongly and consistently profitabl
Legal Advice
Can I stop a former franchisee or employee from setting up a competing business?
A range of confidentiality and non complete clauses can regulate former franchisees from competing in similar fields
The new Franchising Code changes apply from 1 July 2010. What does this mean for Franchisors?
It is important for Franchisors to be aware of the keys changes now required within their Disclosure Documents
Isn't the franchise agreement standard? Why obtain legal advice.
There is no such thing as a standard franchise and franchise agreements can differ from business to business.
Can the Franchisor insist that the Franchisee sign and return Franchise documents within a limited time frame to avoid Franchisees sitting on documents and shopping around for a more attractive option?
In providing the prospective franchisee with a franchise agreement, the franchisor is able to make a conditional offer of acceptance
Business Advice
How do you find the right franchisees?
National Leader for PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Franchising, Greg Hodson, provides a guide to franchise recruitment - finding franchisees, and perhap
Is it time for a change?
Consideration on where we have come from and where we are going can be a powerful catalyst for change
What did existing franchisors think about when franchising?
There are a few vital issues to consider before entering into a new business relationship
Why should my business consider International Expansion?
International expansion provides an opportunity for diversifying into new potential thriving markets
What do you regard as a good franchisor or a good franchise system?
A number of factors must be considered when determining what makes a "successful" franchise system
