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Franchising Myth Five: Franchising Provides a “Proven Franchise Business System”

Posted Tue, 2013-05-07 07:10 by Robert Purvin

Franchising provides a "proven franchise business system" is a myth I hear from prospective franchisees all the time.

Three-Quarters of 2013 Super Bowl Ads from Franchisors

Posted Tue, 2013-02-05 15:09 by BMM
Super Bowl 2013, Franchise vs Non-franchise related TV Ads
Data: American Association of Franchisees and Dealers

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Super Bowl XLVII was a blowout for franchising firms as the industry dominated the game's television advertising. A commanding 74% of Super Bowl commercials were from companies that franchised.

Congress to Subsidize Selling Franchises to Vets

Posted Fri, 2010-10-01 15:57 by BMM
Soldier stands after securing outpost in Rajankala, Afghanistan
Soldier stands after securing outpost in Afghanistan photo/U.S. Army

WASHINGTON — A bill has been introduced into the House and now the Senate that provides tax credits to franchisors for selling franchises to veterans.

What Chain Has the Fairest Franchise Agreement? Worst?

Posted Sat, 2008-07-05 18:07 by Don Sniegowski
SAN DIEGO (Blue MauMau) - Robert Purvin, chairman of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, discusses with Blue MauMau what franchisors provide the fairest franchise agreements and which ones have drafted the most oppressive.