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Franchise Compliance Guide: Laws + Agreements

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Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. What Does Franchise Compliance Even Mean? Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws?

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The Six Most Common Franchise Problems (And How to Solve Them)

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Instead, these locations are franchised, meaning a company (the franchisor) allows an individual or group of partners (the franchisee or franchisees) to run a location of that restaurant under a certain operating agreement. At a glance, opening and operating a restaurant franchise seems like a near-perfect business decision.

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How to Expand Your Franchise: A 10-Step Roadmap for Restaurants

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The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. Therefore, it might be time to expand your franchise and lay the foundation for one (or even several) more franchise locations. Read on for our actionable, step-by-step process on how to expand your franchise. Next, you need a location.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Greek from Greece Grows and Hearts Afire for Mac & Cheese

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” ICV acquired DRH in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $130 million, including the assumption of outstanding indebtedness and transaction expenses.

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Five Ways to Engage Franchisees and Drive Profitability During the Pandemic

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In a study conducted by InGage Consulting and Franchise Business Review, franchisees that are engaged in their business are 3.7 The top-performing restaurant franchises have robust training and support in place — but that doesn’t always mean it’s centralized and organized. Create a Central Hub with Engaging Content.

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How Refranchising Can Help Your Brand

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Through my 26 years working in franchise development, I have seen first-hand the intrinsic value of the franchise business model. Refranchising involves the purchase of a corporate-owned location that is already constructed, operating and has existing cash flow. As the Franchisor. As the Franchisee.

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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

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Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log.