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What the NLRB Actions Mean for McDonald’s and All Franchisors What the NLRB Actions Mean for McDonald’s and All Franchisors Brad Denton explains what effects the NLRB’s finding in their investigation of McDonald’s could have on the relationships in franchising….

What States Require Franchise Registration? What States Require Franchise Registration? Different states have different requirements for franchises, and many require the franchisor to register before selling a franchise. Mesa, AZ Some states require franchisors to register with state agencies before…

Mistakes to Avoid When Franchise Shopping Mistakes to Avoid When Franchise Shopping Buying a Franchise can be a good way to start your business, but consider 7 common pitfalls when making your choice. Phoenix, Arizona Buying a ready-made franchise is…

Pros and Cons of California Bill 610: Will It Make Much of a Difference? The California legislature passed Bill 610 on August 21, 2014. The bill is awaiting the governor’s decision to sign or veto it. The bill prohibits franchisors…

A Victory for Franchising and Franchisors: California Supreme Court Holds that Franchisor is Not Liable for Sexual Harassment by a Franchisee’s Employee In a 4-3 decision, the California Supreme Court found that a franchisor was not liable for sexual harassment…

4 Ways to Tell A Franchise is a Lousy Opportunity Buying a franchise has many benefits – the biggest being job independence with a business that has a proven formula and a name for itself. However, some opportunities out there…

Finding a Location for Your Franchise When it comes to business, location is a very important factor that can make or break you. When buying a Phoenix franchise, it may be even more important. Not only are there other businesses…

Six Top Franchise Myths Debunked As with any type of business, you will hear many different opinions about starting a Mesa franchise. With so many differing opinions, however, it can be difficult to determine what is actually true. Here are…

Are You Ready? Five Personal Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Franchise There are many questions you should ask before investing your money on a franchise. I’m not talking about questions you ask the franchisor, although that is…

Are You Ready? Four Financial Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Franchise There are many questions you should ask before investing your money on a franchise. I’m not talking about questions you ask the franchisor, although that is…

Benefits of Owning a Home-Based Franchise What could possibly be better than owning your own franchise? For many aspiring entrepreneurs out there, the answer is owning your own home-based franchise. A franchise that you run from home has the same…

Integrating Social Media with Your Franchise If you have franchised your business, you have added the responsibility of marketing for a lot more locations. Social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube can be a gold mine for franchises….

Top Low Cost Franchise Opportunities It’s a common assumption that owning your own business requires lots of startup capital. This is not really feasible for most of us. However, this is not entirely true. There are actually quite a few…

Buying a Franchise: New or Existing? Purchasing a franchise is a great way to go into business for yourself. You get the benefits of an established company, successful marketing plan and loyal following; plus the added help from the franchisor….

Starting Your Own Business vs Buying a Franchise Owning your own business has a lot of appeal. You get to be your own boss, be completely in charge of your own future and have the freedom to make your own…

What Do Franchisors Have To Disclose To Franchisees? Mesa Arizona Business Attorney Article On Franchise Disclosure Franchise Law Disclosure Requirements The requirements of the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule The franchise industry is large and growing larger.  The U.S. Census…