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Filled with illuminating examples, stories from the field, and dozens of forms for drafting franchising agreements and licensing programs, the fourth edition of "Franchising & Licensing" covers all the strategic, legal, financial, and operational aspects of these complex but highly profitable business strategies. Incorporating up-to-the-minute information on regulations, best practices, Web 2.0 strategies, branding techniques and global trademark laws, the new FDD disclosure format, and the latest franchising trends, this indispens able reference reveals how to: raise capital, structure agreements, and protect intellectual property; create market-responsive sales, marketing, and globalization strategies; establish quality control and compliance measures; and, assess opportunities for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other alternatives to franchising. Comprehensive and applicable to domestic and international franchising initiatives alike, this essential guide remains the industry standard.
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This book is written for students of franchising as well as franchisors, franchisees or prospective franchisees. A three part perspective is developed throughout the book concerning the franchisor-franchisee relationship: first, a franchisor and franchisee are independent business people who must manage their separate business affairs; second, the franchisor and franchisee are dependent upon each other in order to be successful in business; and third, the franchisor-franchisee relationship brings with it an interdependent contractual obligation that is legally binding upon both parties.
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Successfully Buy Your Franchise Expert Advice from a Business Broker If you are thinking about starting or buying a buying a business, one of your options will be to consider buying a franchise. You may decide to buy an existing franchise or buy the rights to a franchise and start from scratch. This comprehensive workbook will help you understand the complexities involved and the decisions you have to make. Written by a professional business broker with many years of real world business experience, this guide is intended to help you buy your franchise in the shortest possible time for the best possible price. You will learn many important lessons on how to: - Prepare so you know how to examine the different opportunities - Plan ahead for taxes and legal matters - Hire the right professionals to assist with the process - Avoid potential roadblocks and pitfalls - Obtain necessary finance - Conduct research and properly prepare for success - Search for the franchise that makes sense to you - Qualify your franchise options - Conduct effective negotiations Also included are dozens of worksheets, checklists and charts to help you prepare for and track each step of the transaction. According to the International Franchise Association, a new franchise opens every 8 minutes and drives over 40% of all retail business. Annually, franchising accounts for over $800 billion in sales and over $1 trillion of total franchise sales and employs over 8 million people. Buying a franchise can be a complex and emotional process that can be improved with knowledge and preparation. This workbook arms you with the tools you need to navigate through the transaction and successfully buy your franchise. Also check out the other books in this series.
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