Part 1 of 2 You are a successful restaurateur, managing and running multiple eateries in multiple locations for several years. You started with a...
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Independent Franchise Associations = Power in numbers
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”— Aristotle You’ve just acquired a franchise and suddenly you are part of a much larger organization. Or are you? Are you one voice among many or are you an integral part of a cohesive, integrated group? How do you make your voice heard? Who do […]
Buying a franchise? Do the math!
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees
Visit the dairy counter of any supermarket and what do you see? Gallons of milk, cartons of yogurt, cheese, etc. Each carries a clearly marked price...
Buying a franchise? Check out Item 20. (And check references!)
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees
Buying a franchise? History matters. And in this instance, history means references. So check them out. Really. Checking references -- contacting...
Can Your Franchise Agreement Be Negotiated?
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees
"Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing."-- Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher was right. Not only...
Buying or selling an existing franchise? Did you think about…
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees
Most of the time, the road one takes to either sell or purchase a business is a straight one, with few bumps or potholes. Sellers typically decide...
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