Author: Jason Gehrke on
7 September 2010
The process of finding the "right" franchise can take from three months to three years for many franchisees, but once the "right" system has been found, there is often a rush to finalise the deal, which can result in poor or even non-existent due diligence by the franchisee.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
31 August 2010
Income guarantees have existed in mobile service franchising for more than a decade, but in recent times they have started to appear among retail franchises as well.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
10 August 2010
1. Why franchise?
Businesses franchise for different reasons, not all of which are apparent in advance, and which may change in their relative importance over time as the business develops.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
20 July 2010
When a person decides to go into business for themselves via franchising, their thoughts inevitably turn to which system, and whether it should be an existing outlet or new operation.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
6 July 2010
A recurring theme of the state and national franchise inquiries, which have resulted in changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct starting from July 1, is the need for greater education before people buy a franchise.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
22 June 2010
Recently announced changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct are good news for the franchise sector.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
1 June 2010
Franchisors are noting an increase in the number of franchise applicants who are proposing to pay for their franchise using funds borrowed in part or full from their parents or other family members.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
18 May 2010
Contempt for the familiar is a natural human condition, so it comes as no surprise that a Griffith University survey into conflict in franchise relationships has revealed that more than a quarter of franchisees don't trust their franchisor.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
20 April 2010
Franchising as a method of doing business has proven incredibly popular in the private sector since the post-World War II economic boom fuelled the growth of disposable incomes and fast food concepts in the west coast of the United States in the late 1940s.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
30 March 2010
A review of the approximately 1,100 franchise systems known to be operating in Australia indicates that somewhere between 4-8% are operated or ultimately owned by publicly listed companies.
