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Former Hardee's Franchisee Buys 24 Pizza Hut Restaurants

ByNathan BissittMarch 5, 2017

Lisa Albert, an Atlanta businesswoman who formerly owned 25 Hardee’s locations throughout the southeast, has finalized the deal to acquire 24 refranchised Pizza Hut units in the Baton Rouge area. “The trends in the Baton Rouge market are very good,” she says. “Besides,

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Seven Questions to Ask Your Franchisor Before Leasing Commercial Space

ByNathan BissittFebruary 21, 2017

Many future franchisees think that when they join a franchise system, the franchisor will complete everything for them. Think again! Many franchisors often do not have the time or resources available to them to assist their franchisees with commercial real estate matters

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Lapels Dry Cleaning Introduces Area Representatives and Satellites

ByNathan BissittDecember 27, 2016

Lapels Dry Cleaning, a chain of over 70 franchised outlets by Hanover, Massachusetts based franchisor Next Step Franchising has launched an area representation multiunit franchise model to help it accelerate franchise sales throughout the United States. Lapels development

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HVAC Franchisees Discuss the Franchise Experience

ByNathan BissittNovember 23, 2016

Why should an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) specialist buy a franchise when he can be an independent businessman? Several franchisees share why they think that with the right company, the advantages are significant. Franchising is an endeavor that HVAC

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Franchisee Due Diligence of Franchisors: Lessons from Applebee's

ByNathan BissittNovember 18, 2016

In the November 2016 Restaurant Finance Monitor, published by John Hamburger and Franchise Times, there is an excellent article about current issues underway in the Applebee’s system. Applebee’s problem is also broadly present in parts of the restaurant franchise

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Franchise Earnings Disclosures Help Deliver Franchise System Growth

ByNathan BissittNovember 17, 2016

Buying a franchise is about choosing a business that you can make money at. It’s that simple. Passion for the brand is great, but passion doesn’t put money in your pocket. Knowing how much money you can make as a franchisee can’t be overstated. A franchisor that provides

ByNathan BissittSeptember 28, 2015

What types of business insurance do I need? Keeping a business safe and secure is an on going process. From ensuring that it is financially viable and attracting new customers to protecting it from unpredictable economic conditions and volatile markets, small business owners

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