Expanding to Canada first makes sense. But there's more to our neighbor to the north than many franchisors take into account. Here are some of the rewards and red flags about international expansion there.
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Wyndham and Target are just two of many companies victimized by hackers, and they won't be the last.
FRANdata is 25 years old this month, prompting our conversation with its founder back then and its CEO today. The state of franchising over a quarter century—not to mention the change in fashion—gets a review.
Some are finding ways to manage the increases, such as modifying designs ‘on the fly' and switching to lower-cost suppliers for wall decor or murals. But they're bracing for more hikes as demand rises.
‘We're all growing, and we are all competing for that same parcel,' explains a Checkers/Rally's exec when describing the fierce competition for sites in front of shopping centers and grocery stores.
The window for flat and even discounted rental rates is starting to close, experts say. That means franchisees looking for new locations should move sooner rather than later, to beat the increase.
Five franchised restaurant chains have filed for bankruptcy protection since December, most recently Sbarro. Our veteran restaurant reporter takes a look at the reasons behind the trend.
What a difference a few months can make. Franchises on the public markets could seemingly do no wrong last year. That shine is definitely off.
Larger players, too, aim to profit from mandates to make school meals healthier. From Domino's to Jamba Juice, the challenge is to offer nutritious food that kids will actually eat.
Tutor Doctor is suing a franchise attorney who calls himself the affordable alternative, claiming fraud. But others defend Harold Kestenbaum, suggesting his rock-bottom rates attract jealousy from other lawyers.