September 13, 2016 11:50 am
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Why starting a business is a huge risk This blog article is adapted from the forthcoming book: Taking the Fear Out of Franchising, by Dr. John P. Hayes. I thought of titling this book: Taking the Fear Out of Business because when you buy a franchise you buy a business,... View Article
August 29, 2016 11:25 am
Published by John Hayes
Here, then, are the key fundamentals of franchising. Read them. Understand them. And if you’re willing to accept and commit to them, only then should you buy a franchise. And you can do so almost without fear of franchising. Surprise, it’s called business! I say “almost” because in any business... View Article
August 10, 2016 6:00 am
Published by John Hayes
Listen to us on: One of the advantages of buying a FASTSIGNS franchise is that franchise prospects get the opportunity to prove in advance of buying a franchise that existing franchisees make money. As CEO Catherine Monson explains, FASTSIGNS is one of less than 5% of franchisors that files... View Article
August 8, 2016 1:04 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Franchising is a very simple concept, and when people understand how it works, and are committed to its fundamental principles, it’s not anything to be feared. Under those circumstances, it works perfectly! Unfortunately, some people, some of the time, turn franchising into something it was never intended to be, and... View Article
August 6, 2016 12:08 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Franchise prospects aren’t the only people doing due diligence before a franchise sale is consummated. Good franchisors are also doing their due diligence by spending critically important time to vet their franchise prospects. With 30 years of experience developing franchise brands, United Franchise Group (UFG), based in West Palm Beach,... View Article