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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.

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Franchising and Murphy’s Law

Posted by Ed Teixeira January 26, 2019

Murphy’s Law is well known among business people. Attributed to Neil Maskelyne in 1908, it states that: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong”. I have observed that when it comes to franchising, Murphy’s Law comes into play more often than desired. In many cases, a new franchise takes off slower than anticipated and the franchisee has to look for a way to remedy the situation.

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Attributes 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.

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What It Takes to Build Long-term Vision

Posted by Erle Dardick January 8, 2015

If you're looking to enter into or start a business, there are a few key things to consider when trying to determine to long-term success of your endeavour.

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Is Your Spouse Helping or Hindering Your Business Goals?

Posted by Franchise Grade Team December 23, 2014

So you want to start your own small business.

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Why Do Some People Pick the Wrong Franchise?

Posted by Ed Teixeira May 16, 2014

The franchise industry certainly doesn’t lack the resources for guiding individuals towards making the right franchise decision. There are countless articles, numerous books, the FTC, State and franchise industry websites that provide advice and strategies for prospective franchisees. The Internet is replete with articles both favorable and unfavorable about franchisiors and franchisees. These resources if utilized can help to lower the risk of failure faced by potential franchisees. However, in spite of this, some franchisees will still fail. In many cases, these failures are the result of other factors, rather than the result of a lack of information, guidance and resources. A prospective franchisee needs to avoid the pitfalls that can result from choosing and investing in the wrong franchise.

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