Posts Tagged Selling Franchises

Social Media: How does it apply to franchising?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Lizette Pirtle

When I discovered the power of Twitter and decided to delve deeper into LinkedIn and Facebook a few months ago, I felt as if I just had woken up from a coma. I was confused and almost dizzy with all the information I had to sort out. My mind was flooded with questions such as: Is [...]

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How to get the first 5 franchisees.

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Lizette Pirtle

Let’s face it, growing a franchise company is not easy in the best of economic times, especially for newer franchise companies.  Getting the first five to ten franchises sold calls for a lot of time and effort. Remember when you started your business, the one you have now franchised? Remember all your hard work and effort to [...]

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Why do people invest in franchises?

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Lizette Pirtle

There are several reasons why people invest in franchising.  People want to minimize risk; they want someone else to worry about the future; they want to take advantage of combined purchasing power; and, most importantly, they don’t want to make mistakes.  They seek independence BUT with minimal risk. An entrepreneur is prepared to put everything they [...]

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Franchise Offerings Using the Internet

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Lizette Pirtle

When offering franchise opportunities using the Internet one must comply with state regulations requiring the posting of a disclaimer that specifically lists the states in which the company is NOT allowed to offer franchises. These regulations can be summarized as follows: 1.   If a franchise company has a current FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) and has a federal [...]

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