Archive for the ‘A Franchise Chat’ Category

Change Concepts: A Reflection

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

“He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution, which rejects progress, is the cemetery. “~Harold WilsonMy consulting takes me sometimes to organizations that seem to love the status quo. They will cling to it, fight for it, and drown anyone who tries to rock their ...

Children’s Franchises

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

There are a lot of different franchises opportunities in the childen’s services area. Some franchises focus on physical fitness, others on entertainment and others still on education. Here is a list of the top franchise opportunities in children’s services from the Franchise Business Review 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. If ...

Does a Great Idea Equal Great Success?

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

How many times have you heard someone say that they had an idea a long time ago, about something that is a new successful product. How many times have you heard, "I've got this great idea for a business.", but then nothing comes of it?  Why? A great idea is ...

Quizno’s Class Action Lawsuit

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

With some of the comments about Young Chefs Academy on this site, a look at other franchisee problems needed at least a look.  Here is one suit that happened about a year and half ago to a major franchiser. http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_4702650 A group of Quiznos franchisees have filed a class-action lawsuit against ...

Franchisee - Franchiser Relationship

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

Many franchisees begin looking for a franchise with the attitude and ambition to startup your own business. Are you really starting your own business though? No, you really aren't. You are beginning a relationship with a franchiser where you get to use and extend the business model that they ...