Weekend Franchise Research

Hot Franchise Topic: Getting a Loan

It seems like the entire franchise industry is focused on funding, and with good reason; franchise loans are still a bit challenging to secure.

Military Veterans And Franchises: A Fit?

    I’ve had the honor of working with several of our military veterans over the years. I’ve participated in Veteran’s Symposiums. And, I’ve helped veterans find franchise businesses. I love working with veterans. I figure that it’s the least I can do. ItR...

The Perfect Location

Last week, on your way to work, you noticed that there was an empty retail space in one of the more popular strip centers in your area. Although you’ve shopped there in the past, for some strange reason, you can’t remember what used to be in that empty space. Whatever.

Please Vote For This .biz Franchise Website!

  The .biz domain name is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary, and the business website that you’re now on is part of the celebration! Little did I know that when I found out that the “.com” domain was already taken for my book’s official website, that it would actu...

Things To Look For In a Franchise Organization

  If you’re an engaged franchise buyer, you’re probably becoming increasingly aware of all the things you need to do before you write The Check. There are lots of details! I talk a lot about doing proper research on this franchise blog, as well as on some of the other blogs and webs...

 

Going Green Costs Franchisees Much Green

Being forced to buy imaginary products is just one of the nonsensical results of government policy affecting franchisors and franchisees.

Good News, U.S. Hotel Profit Recovery

According to the new PKF Trends survey, the U.S. lodging industry produced a 12.7% profit growth in 2011.  80.5% of participating hotels enjoyed an increase in total revenue while 72.3% achieved growth in profits.  The recently released 2012 edition of Trends presents data from a sample of nearly 7000 financial statements of United States hotels.  For the Trends report, hotel profits are defined as net operating income (NOI) before deductions for capital reserves, rent, interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Federal Court Invalidates "Quickie" Union Election Rule, For Now

On May 14, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia set aside a controversial final rule of the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") that was designed to make it easier and faster for unions to hold organizing elections.   Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. v. NLRB, Case No. 11-02262 (D.D.C. May 14, 2012).  Business groups are hailing the decision, but the celebration may be short lived.  Because the ruling was essentially decided on a procedural point, the NLRB may seek to resurrect the rule, which creates a very short window for union elections, and leaves employers with little time to react to an organized union campaign.

Field Representatives Coach Franchisees to Victory

A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are.
-Ara Parasheghian

"Live For Now" Stars Dead Icon

PepsiCo announced aggressive marketing plans, boosting ad spending by 20% and bringing back deceased pop icon Michael Jackson as part of a worldwide campaign.

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