--- title: "Blog | Maturity: Emerging | FranchiseGrade.com, Inc." description: "Maturity: Emerging | Our advice and commentary from industry experts will help you attract and engage investors, by validating key points of interest and reinforcing your brand message, as candidates review franchise opportunities." --- [Skip to main content](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/tag/maturity-emerging#area_content) Search Franchises FranchisesGeneralResources Search # Maturity: Emerging *Share* / [![Share content on facebook](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ADMIN/FG-Website/FTB-THEME/ICONS/icon-facebook-color.png?width=24&name=icon-facebook-color.png) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/tag/maturity-emerging&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share content on linkedin](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ADMIN/FG-Website/FTB-THEME/ICONS/icon-linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=icon-linkedin-color.png) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/tag/maturity-emerging&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share content on twitter](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ADMIN/FG-Website/FTB-THEME/ICONS/icon-twitter-color.png?width=24&name=icon-twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/tag/maturity-emerging&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/tag/maturity-emerging&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) ### Franchisors Check Your Franchise Disclosure Document Math Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) July 4, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/franchisors-check-your-franchise-disclosure-document-math.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=franchisors-check-your-franchise-disclosure-document-math.jpg) Among all the Items in the FDD, the tables and related content in Item 20 often receives a cursory review compared to the other Items. Despite this fact, 3 areas in Item 20 garner the most attention: the number of franchisee terminations, new franchise units and the difference between outlets opened and number of outlets at the end of the year. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/franchisors-check-fdd-math) --- ### Does Franchise Maturity Make a Difference in Investment Risk? Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) June 19, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/does-franchise-maturity-make-a-difference-in-investment-risk.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=does-franchise-maturity-make-a-difference-in-investment-risk.jpg) When someone thinks of franchising, typically they think of national brands like McDonalds or Chick-Fil-A. In reality, over 70% of franchise systems have less than 100 outlets and 45% have less than 25 outlets. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/franchise-maturity-make-difference-investment-risk) --- ### Do You Hug Your Franchisees? Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) May 16, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/do-you-hug-your-franchisees.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=do-you-hug-your-franchisees.jpg) The first franchise I worked for, over 35 years ago, was founded by two brothers who started with one franchise and grew it to a network of Convenience stores with 500 franchise locations. The franchisor grew into a publicly traded company and a top franchise. I often say, that I learned the fundamentals of successful franchising from them. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/do-you-hug-your-franchisees) --- ### How Data Will Help Sell More Franchises Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) May 1, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/how-data-will-help-sell-more-franchises.png?width=600&height=400&name=how-data-will-help-sell-more-franchises.png) When selling a franchise, franchisors need to provide the prospective franchisee with the right information needed to make an informed decision and a carefully drafted Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a key component of the process. To be a top franchise, prospects need to be convinced that the franchise you’re presenting offers the best opportunity for success. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/data-will-help-sell-franchises) --- ### Emerging Franchise Systems Have Potential for Growth Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) April 28, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/emerging-franchise-systems-have-potential-for-growth.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=emerging-franchise-systems-have-potential-for-growth.jpg) To develop a top franchise, a franchisor needs to offer a financial opportunity for prospective franchisees with a minimum of risk. To fulfill this objective requires the following: [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/emerging-franchise-systems-potential-growth) --- ### How Small Franchises Can Grow Without Getting Big Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) April 13, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/how-small-franchises-can-grow-without-getting-big.png?width=600&height=400&name=how-small-franchises-can-grow-without-getting-big.png) Although it can be challenging for a small franchise (those with less than 50 units) to achieve the size and scale of the larger systems, it doesn’t mean that a smaller system can’t be successful. In some cases, a smaller system has certain advantages over large systems. For example: more available territory, the appeal of a new, undiscovered franchise opportunity, the chance to begin on the ground floor. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/small-franchises-can-grow-without-getting-big) --- ### Six Major Mistakes of Emerging Franchisors Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) March 27, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/6-mistakes-emerging-franchisors.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=6-mistakes-emerging-franchisors.jpg) There are over 500 start-up and emerging franchisors competing for only 3.6% of all new franchise sales. This situation makes it challenging for you to build your franchise system to sustainable levels. Many franchise founders start their franchise with a great deal of optimism and have invested significant money to build their franchise system only to find themselves with less than five outlets, three years later. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/six-major-mistakes-emerging-franchisors) --- ### The Best Development Strategy for Emerging Franchisors Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) March 24, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/strategy-for-emerging-franchisors.png?width=600&height=400&name=strategy-for-emerging-franchisors.png) One of the striking facts about franchising is that 45% of all franchise systems have less than 25 locations and over the last 6 years these systems account for only 3.6% of all franchised outlets opened. These statistics mean that you face a tough challenge. In order to overcome the challenge, you must develop your franchise strategically and it’s not just about having a competitive advantage. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/best-development-strategy-emerging-franchisors) --- ### 10 Components of Franchise Excellence Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) March 1, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/franchisors-and-franchisees-should-manage-change.png?width=600&height=400&name=franchisors-and-franchisees-should-manage-change.png) Throughout the years, storied franchise programs have shared common attributes that separate these systems from the rest of the franchise universe. These top performing franchisors adhere to specific operating principles and follow best practices that are an integral part of their franchise program. These components are exclusive of size and should be a part of every franchise both large and small. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/10-components-franchise-excellence) --- ### Developing Positive Franchise Relations Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) February 15, 2017 ![](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/images/blogs/effective-leaders.png?width=600&height=400&name=effective-leaders.png) Franchise relations is a term used to define the state of the relationship between a franchisor and its franchisees. In addition to growing the franchise network and increasing sales and profits, building positive franchise relations is one of the more important activities that franchisors deal with. [Read more ](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/developing-positive-franchise-relations-2) --- All information provided on the blog articles is obtained by Franchise Grade from sources believed by Franchise Grade to be reliable and accurate. 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