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September 19, 2016

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Rapid Growth in the Children's Services Sector

September 15, 2016

Over six years, franchised outlets among Children’s Franchises have grown by 35%, from 2010 to 2015, inclusive – demonstrating the rapid growth of this sector within the franchise industry.

Three Franchises that Cater to Parents

September 5, 2016

An increasing number of parents find themselves in need of quality childcare. In the past, most women were expected to stay home to take care of the children. However, as a result of higher living costs and women gaining more independence most mothers are reluctant to leave their job when they have children. In 2015, 60.6% of households had both parents working. Single parent families often find themselves in need of childcare as they try to balance their job and home life. In these situations, it's important to have a child care provider that understands the needs of modern parents and can meet to their needs. Here are 3 Top Child Care franchises that cater to the needs of parents.

Similar Risks of Franchising and Small Business

September 1, 2016

With business down sizing and mergers and resulting unemployment, many people look at opening a franchise. There is a perception among many people that franchises seem to be a lower risk than starting your own business from scratch. While this can be accurate in some cases, the kinds of risks in opening a franchise are similar to the risks of opening your own business.

The Great Recession and the Real Estate Sector

August 1, 2016

It’s been almost a decade since the worst economic crisis in modern American history took place. The period between late 2007 and the summer of 2009, known as the Great Recession introduced severe economic conditions in the United States including high unemployment, declining real estate prices, high mortgage foreclosures and tight credit markets. Now, as economic conditions have improved and there has been a return to economic normalcy, there remains economic uncertainty remains in the minds of some people. This translates to some apprehension on the part of potential home buyers.

5 Tips On How To Start A Successful Business

July 19, 2016

Starting your own successful business can be rewarding. You have the opportunity to be your own boss. But it's also very difficult. Success or failure is squarely on your shoulders. According to Forbes, 8 out of 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months. So what makes the other 2 out of 10 businesses successful? Successful business owners have traits that lead to their success. Hard work, passion, creativity and focus are key traits of every business owner, so why are some successful and others fail?

Making a Case for Mandatory Item 19 Disclosure

July 13, 2016

The US Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) requires that the disclosure filing of a registration statement with the Security and Exchange Commission and the distribution of a prospectus in connection with the Initial Public Offering for investors must contain certain financial statements and other financial information regarding the issuer’s financial condition and results of operations.

Franchisee Centric or Franchisor Centric?

July 4, 2016

Although there may be differences in the way franchisors operate their franchise system we can assume with confidence, that franchisors intend to develop a franchise network with profitable franchisees and strong brand recognition. If there is an operational difference among franchise systems, an indicator can be found in the balance found within a franchise system. I would describe this in terms of how a franchisor interacts with their franchisees. This is not to say that all franchisors aren’t concerned about their franchisees but rather what is the operating philosophy that certain franchisors utilize. In order to more clearly define this phenomenon, I believe that franchisors usually fall into one of the following two categories or somewhere in the middle; Franchisee Centric or Franchisor Centric. Problems can arise when there is a pattern of overly emphasizing one approach over another.

How State Regulation Affects Franchising

July 2, 2016

In the United States, regulations governing franchising differ across the states. In broad terms, these differences can be divided into two categories: those that affect registration and disclosure, and those that affect relationships between franchisors and franchisees.

Startup Franchisors Need to Preserve Capital

June 20, 2016

After having recently attended the 2016 International Franchise Expo, I was struck by the number of startup franchisors exhibiting and extolling the benefits of their franchise opportunity and was impressed with a number of the franchise concepts. If some of these franchisors have the proper leadership and necessary capital (emphasis on capital) I believe they can develop successful franchise programs. A number of these startups are built upon a foundation of multiple corporate locations, which is an important predictor of future franchise success. However, an important requirement for a successful startup franchise system is having enough capital to fund the growth of the franchise.