Category: Franchising, Licensing
Buying a franchise must follow appropriate due diligence. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the critical steps of the due diligence process, especially looking at the franchisor’s management team and talking to other franchisees.
What are some creative ways to finance a franchise acquisition? Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to talk about financing a franchise through a rollover 401(k), plus the risks variables and creativity requirements of owning a franchise.
Jim says franchising is entrepreneurial coloring inside the lines. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why franchising is a great compromise for those who want to be entrepreneurs without the risk of a start up - but can you follow instructions?
Once you determine you want to be a franchisee, then what? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame with tips on how to find a franchise fit by doing the research, narrowing down the options and requesting information.
What franchisee business model fits your personality? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that before you shop for a franchise, you should determine what type of business - retail, service, etc. - is best for your and your background.
Are you cut out to be a franchisee? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame with questions you should ask yourself if you’re considering becoming a franchisee, plus a link to a free online quiz to determine if you’re franchisee material.
Should you consider buying a franchise? Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on the due diligence process of buying a franchise, including using retirement funds as capital.
Owning a franchise is small business without entrepreneurship. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why buying a franchise is attractive to unemployed corporate managers and employees.
What does the future of franchising look like? Nick Bibby joins Jim Blasingame to report on what franchising will look like after the Great Recession, and what you need to know before buying a franchise.
Do you know how to conduct due diligence to buy a franchise? Nick Bibby joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what you need to read, learn and ask for before you make the leap to purchase a franchise.
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