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Strong Hotels Will Wait for Next Up Cycle to Sell
Submitted by pkf on Sat, 2008/07/19 - 09:37.In 2008 it is evident that liquidity in the hotel ownership market has been drastically reduced, RevPAR expectations have been revised downward, and transactions have considerably slowed.
AAFD Accredited Agreements Do Not Translate to Good Franchise Investments
Submitted by Don Sniegowski on Tue, 2008/07/15 - 02:00.SAN DIEGO (Blue MauMau) - The Chair of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, Robert Purvin, says that the organization's accredited franchise agreements should not be seen as an endorsement to buy that franchise.
Bob Purvin: "Franchisee Associations Are Growing But We Should Be Seeing More"
Submitted by Don Sniegowski on Tue, 2008/07/15 - 01:43.SAN DIEGO (Blue MauMau) - Mr. Robert Purvin, a franchise law expert and chair of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, discusses his disappointment over the last decade on the lack of progress franchisees have made in protecting their rights.
Their Brand, Your Business
Submitted by Bob Frankman on Sat, 2008/07/12 - 08:53.Saladworks sports some youthful entrepreneurs. Nick Dibello, 24, owns two Saladworks restaurant franchises in Pennsylvania. He discovered that creating business success takes hard work.
House Lawyer Grows Subway Empire to Thousand-Plus Stores
Submitted by Bob Frankman on Tue, 2008/07/08 - 07:06.A 58-year-old franchise owner of some 1,019 Subway shops says that costs are high, Starbucks coffee sales waning, gas prices rising; in short, it is a perfect environment for low cost sandwiches.
What Chain Has the Fairest Franchise Agreement? Worst?
Submitted by Don Sniegowski on Sat, 2008/07/05 - 15:07.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.
Protecting Yourself from Franchise Fraud
Submitted by Don Sniegowski on Sat, 2008/07/05 - 12:09.
If you believe in trusting your gut when choosing a franchise and that financial success is a matter of just working hard enough, then this updated franchise classic is not for you.
 | The Franchise Fraud: How To Protect Yourself Before And After You Invest asin: 1419688626 binding: Paperback list price: $18.99 amazon price: $18.99 |
The Nine Best Franchises
Submitted by Don Sniegowski on Thu, 2008/07/03 - 19:28.SAN DIEGO (Blue MauMau) - Robert Purvin, chairman of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, gives his frank opinion on what franchisors provide the best and fairest business opportunities for franchise investors. Very frank.
The New Franchisor Scam, Clear Ineffectiveness of The Law
Submitted by RichardSolomon on Thu, 2008/07/03 - 07:40.There is an epidemic abroad in our land. It is called “The New Franchisor Scam”. Here’s how it works.
The Franchise Rule's 2008 Makeover
Submitted by Don Sniegowski on Tue, 2008/07/01 - 18:12.WASHINGTON, D.C. (Blue MauMau) - Today's makeover of the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule has profound implications for franchise buyers.
