Australian Franchisors Prepare for a Downturn

Deanne de Leeuw — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:46:22 -0700

The Franchise Council of Australia, the FCA, is currently out promoting the health of the franchising sector based on a survey, Franchising Australia 2008.

From Corporate Cave to Multinational Franchise Chain

Juan F — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:15:53 -0700

For all of the outplaced franchise consultants, take notice. Franchising is a tool that can be used by good and evil.

Start A Franchise, Franchise Your Biz For $260

Jim Coen — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:46:54 -0700

You can't make this stuff up! This is one of the funniest (saddest) things I've ever seen in franchising.

US Franchisors Eye Overseas Markets

Lionel Hutz PA — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:08:16 -0700

For some of the largest franchisors, overseas sales meant a profitable quarter rather than a loss due to sagging sales in the U.S. market.

Franchisors Sweeten the Deal to Woo Franchisees

Jim Coen — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:33:14 -0700

Raymond Flandez writes in the Wall Street Journal that franchise companies, facing what many say is the toughest economic environment they've seen, are offering two-for-one deals, reduced fees and financing help to woo new buyers.

Entrepreneur Magazine Files Trade Secret Lawsuit

Jim Coen — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:01:51 -0700

Lawsuit Alleges Former VP and Editorial Director Stole Company's Confidential Information

No More Item #19 Excuses!

Jim Coen — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:53:23 -0700

The time has come for all franchisors to disclose financial performance!

New Zealand annouce Regulation Review

Cee B — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:05:35 -0700

Following on from the Australian Inquiry, New Zealand has now announced a

NZ calling for submissions

Jenny Buchan — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:45:10 -0700

NZ has announced it is considering franchise regulation. Any of you have strong views about what you would do to improve franchise regulation if you had a clean slate - here's your chance!<

Benefits and Pitfalls of Franchising

Bob Frankman — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:11:36 -0700

What are key benefits and pitfalls to franchising a restaurant chain?