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The Fall of A Giant – Are Subway’s Healthiest Days Behind Them?
Posted by Franchise Grade Team May 9, 2019
Not even a decade ago, Subway was the champion of healthy eating. In fact, they were the largest fast food chain in the world – a juggernaut in the quick-service restaurant industry, with global appeal and massive brand recognition.
Read moreAttributes Of A Successful Franchise System
Posted by Franchise Grade Team February 1, 2017
The franchise industry sometimes receives mixed reviews including the occasional bad press. However, a look at the top tier of the industry reveals franchises that are successful for both franchisors and franchisee investors.
Read moreFive Reasons to Buy a Restaurant Franchise
Posted by Jeff Lefler November 23, 2016
When most people think of franchising they think restaurant. They think McDonalds, Burger King, Sonic or Checkers. There are over 500 different franchised restaurant options to choose from. Some that have a better ROI than you would get from a major brand. But owning a restaurant franchise takes a special kind of person that can operate and manage the business properly.
Read moreThe Top 5 Reasons Why Opening a Business Is Hard
Posted by Jeff Lefler November 21, 2016
What’s better than ditching that 9 to 5 job and starting your own business? The freedom, the luxury! Starting your own business can be very rewarding, but what if I told you that half of small businesses fail in their first year? Or that instead of 9 to 5 you’re now working 7am to 11pm – or on weekends!
Read moreNever Open A Franchise If This Is The Reason Why!
Posted by Jeff Lefler November 9, 2016
Live the American Dream! Be in business for yourself but not by yourself! Great marketing pitches are designed to get you to want to buy a franchise. If someone tells you there’s this turnkey business that’s just waiting for you to invest into and it’s a proven business model and can’t fail – run away. Every business, including franchised businesses have risk. They are not turnkey. If you are opening a franchise for one of these reasons – stop. Reconsider!
Read moreQSR Trends: Millennials in Franchising
Posted by Franchise Grade Team October 21, 2016
There’s no question that the Millennials are having a significant impact on all areas of business, and on the franchising industry in particular. They represent both customer side and the ownership side of the franchising equation. On the ownership side, Millennials represent not only the youngest group, but the most advanced, tech-savvy individuals in the industry. So how does that affect the QSR industry? We’re already seeing the impact these young innovators are having, particularly in the technology of QSR franchising. These folks grew up with modern technology and have seen the quantum leaps that have been made in the past 20 years. So it’s only natural that they would want to use and improve technology to be compatible with their own entrepreneurial spirit and drive in the franchising industry. Many of their visions have already come to fruition.
Read moreTough Lesson For A Franchisee
Posted by Franchise Grade Team October 17, 2016
Recently, an individual reached out to me after purchasing a fairly well-known franchise. For illustration purposes, I will refer to the individual as “Sally.” Sally had purchased a franchise 85 days prior to contacting me.
Read moreThe Importance of Online Ordering When Catering Out of Restaurants
Posted by Franchise Grade Team October 15, 2016
When we talk about the 5 Pillars of Restaurant Catering, one of the most important elements of delivering a successful off-premise catering program is sales. No off-premise program can thrive without the proper sales tools designed to grow the business.
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