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Franchise Manuals: Documenting Your Business for Franchising

MSA Worldwide

While you may have heard that franchises require Operations Manuals , documentation may be a task that you imagine confronting “sometime in the future” – after that dental surgery, a trip to the Bahamas, or hiking Kilimanjaro, for example. Are there time standards for service or product delivery?

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From Lease to Legacy: Lessons from 20 Years in Commercial Real Estate That Power My Franchise Consulting Practice

Franchise Journal

Site Selection Is Strategy, Not Luck Years of lease negotiations taught me that real estate is less about luck and more about leverage, data, and foresight. Great franchise systems understand this and offer detailed site criteria, robust support, and territory protection.

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Franchise Training Programs – the Basics

MSA Worldwide

Each franchise system is different, and who they are required to train will be specified in their disclosure documents and franchise agreement. An outline of the subjects that are included in training are also included in the disclosure document. Who Will the Franchisor Train? Where, When and How Long is the Initial Franchise Training?

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McAlister’s Deli Franchise vs. Competition: Find Your Best Fit

Penn Station East Coast Subs

McAlister’s provides their franchisees with guidance on site selection and restaurant development, in addition to 18-50 hours of classroom education and 36-250 hours of on-the-job training. Any franchise offer can only be made through a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) registered in the applicable state. Penn Station, Inc.,

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Should I Franchise My Business?

AllBusiness.com

Prepare the Franchise Disclosure Document There are strict guidelines to be followed when preparing your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), so it's important that the FDD is prepared by a franchise attorney with relevant experience.

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Shopping for a Franchise? What to Look for in Franchise Training

MSA Worldwide

As a potential franchisee, you should ask to see sample manuals to assure yourself that all aspects of the business are clearly documented in easily understandable terms. That’s why it is especially important to receive clear guidance from the franchisor regarding criteria for site selection, including the franchisor’s role in site approval.

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What is a Franchise Agreement?

MSA Worldwide

By Michael Seid, Managing Director, MSA Worldwide A Franchise Agreement is a legal document that binds franchisor and franchisee together. This document explains what the franchisor (the licensor) expects from the franchise (the licensee) in running the business. Site Selection and Development.