Franchisee resource center

Your headquarters for guidance and information on researching, finding, and launching a franchise.

73 total reports


How Apricot Lane is Creating Retail Boutiques with the Franchise Model

You are correct - it is very difficult to use the words, "flexible" and "franchise" in the same sentence! The flexibility comes with allowing our franchisees to cater their product mix to their local demographic. Florida fashion is different than North Dakota, Louisiana or California. The sophistication comes with the build-out, marketing, point of sale - inventory management system, intranet communications, buying resources and most importantly, the networking of franchisees across the country sharing fashion trends and what's working.

Why H&R Block is the Best Known Tax Franchise in the World

Our experience and longevity have established the H&R Block brand as one that is synonymous with quality, expertise and stability in the minds of the public. This reputation is the biggest advantage a franchisee can have over the competition.

How Franchises like groOrganic are Teaching America to Garden

It’s exciting to be a part of a growing movement - what some are calling a fundamental revolution in our food. Most of us were never taught what composting was, and a lot of us don’t know if a potato is planted in May or July, or if peppers grow underground or above. These days, however, you don’t have to let your lack of knowledge stop you. Dive in! There are a lot of businesses, organizations, and people out there ready to help, plenty of tools available for you, and at the end of the day, there are few things as satisfying, or as healthy, as eating afresh sun-gold cherry tomato that you grew yourself from a tiny seed.

How this Barbershop Franchise is Replicating the Nostalgic Neighborhood Feel

For those of you who prefer to read the interview, below is the official transcript…

Should Franchisors Consider Private Equity Investments?

How can you be sure it’s the right choice for you? We asked Glen Kaufman, Managing Director at American Securities, a private equity firm with a consistent track record in the industry. The middle-market firm invests in companies with revenues ranging from $100 million to $1 billion.

The Co-branding Franchise Trend

Borrowed from the brand management term “Co-branding,” this technique has been used for numerous brands to complement each other.

How Sandler Training is Entrepreneur Magazine's #1 Sales Franchise 9 Years Running

Sandler Training offers a distinctive style of training to companies and individuals in the fields of sales, management consulting and leadership development through on-going seminars and workshops. They provide intensive training, a unique lead generation program, on-going day-to-day support and protected territories to help you succeed in business.