July 11, 2016 11:10 am
Published by John Hayes
From my franchise seminars, and from mail sent to me via this website, here are five of the most frequently asked basic franchise questions, and their answers. 1. Why can’t I buy a franchise as soon as I find the one I want to buy? I recently found a franchise... View Article
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July 6, 2016 4:21 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Listen to us on: Curiosity about franchising led Christy Wilson Delk to a 15-year career as a franchisee of an early childhood education business. After losing a corporate job (more than once, she points out), she decided she wanted to do something for herself. Matching your lifestyle At the... View Article
June 24, 2016 6:00 am
Published by John Hayes
Listen to us on: At the end of the 2016 International Franchise Expo (IFE), Dr. John Hayes interviewed Tom Portesy, president and CEO of MFV Exhibitions, producer of the IFE. MFV also owns FranchiseExpo.com, a portal that includes many franchise opportunities and a variety of resources for people who... View Article
June 8, 2016 9:55 am
Published by Dr. John Hayes
If you’re a Millennial (born between 1980 and 2000), you may already know that buying a franchise makes sense for your future, and for several good reasons. If you’re a Millennial and your future is still a blur, chances are good that you’re interested in entrepreneurship. If so, you’ll discover... View Article
February 25, 2016 1:13 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Prospective franchisees always want to know: “Why is the franchisee fee so expensive?” All franchisors charge a franchise fee, a lump sum of money that franchisees are required to pay upon signing a franchise agreement and prior to attending the franchisor’s startup training course. Typically, these fees range from $10,000... View Article