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Don't Shoot Yourself in the Foot! by Rick Bisio - Franchise Consultant & Author of the Franchise Book -The Educated Franchisee   You know you want to have your own business, and you've find out that franchises can represent the safest and fastest path to success. You begin looking into franchise ...

When asked to name the first five franchises that come to mind, most people will name business-to-consumer franchises   Tallahassee, FL - When entrepreneurs are considering franchise ownership, many think of business to consumer franchises such as restaurant or mailbox type franchises.  When Rick...

When I speak with people who are considering buying a franchise, I sometimes ask them to list the first five franchises that come to mind. Typically all five are business-to-consumer (B2C) franchises such as restaurant or mailbox type franchises.   The purpose of this article is to let you know t...

The FDD - Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement isn't so scary; in fact, it is typically a standardized document brimming with franchise information   Ft. Lauderdale, FL --  Young entrepreneurs who are looking to enter the world of franchising have learned a lot of valuable inform...

Up until now, it's been kind of fun, hasn't it? This whole ‘franchise education' process? You've told your friends that you're thinking of being your own boss, you've found a franchise that appears to match your goals and desires, you've talked to existing franchisees...and now it's time to read ...

by Rick Bisio - Franchise Consultant & Author of the Franchise Book -The Educated Franchisee     Are franchises "bought", "sold" or "awarded"? Is the franchisor's representative in the "franchise development" department or "franchise sales" department?  This may seem like semantics but it is at t...

There are many advantages to buying a proven business buy many people are surprised to learn buying a franchise does not guarantee success    Orlando, FL --  Rick Bisio, franchise consultant and noted author of the book, The Educated Franchisee, recently spoke at a workshop designed to provide fr...

Gathering great franchise information and choosing a proven franchise concept is perhaps the best route to successful business ownership.  There are many advantages to buying a proven business but many people are surprised to find out that buying a franchise does not ensure success.  This is a fa...

There are a lot of key factors to weigh when choosing a franchise opportunity; Not only must it be a perfect fit for you, it must be one that will be around for a long time   St. Petersburg, Fl - Rick Bisio, a franchise consultant and noted author, recently spoke at a workshop for people consider...

There are many elements to analyze when selecting the right franchise opportunity. Not only do you need the franchise to be a good fit for you - you are also required to work with a franchisor that will be around for a long time.   How can you learn if a franchise system is sound? In the franchis...