When taking the leap into expanding your franchise business, it’s important to consider how to grow without spending unnecessary time and dollars. Research, outside experts and managing costs can help maximize your return on investment.



 



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Having a robust in-house legal team allows other legal staff to focus on their strengths and larger company initiatives, and ensures that the company is not only adequately protected on important legal risks, but expertly protected.

Recruiting former C-Level executives to your franchise can be an intimidating, but worthwhile process if executed the right way.

Some of the most common FLSA violations involve overtime and misclassification. Be sure to calculate and pay overtime in accordance with federal and state law, and apply tests for exemption correctly now and when the new rules are issued.

When a franchise is thrust into the national spotlight, it’s their responsibility to make the most of it, both in the moment and in the future.

Many military veterans find that the skills learned serving their country, such as respect, patience, initiative, teamwork, organization and risk tolerance, apply directly to running a franchise business.

What does a brand do when the public turns on you? It’s important to have a calm, calculated response when a negative event leads to a firestorm on social media.

If you want your franchise business to be a rebel and a leader at the same time, don’t play by the rules.

Franchising’s high-achieving, multi-unit franchisees share views on key topicQuestion: What are the top three obstacles franchisees should consider when moving from a single unit to multi-unit franchise?

A brand’s heart beats to a rhythm of a central, driving passion. Always be clear on what that passion is.