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The Six Financial Terms Every Franchisee Needs to Know

Are you hoping to get a loan to buy a franchise? Before you book that appointment with a potential lender, you need to understand these six financial terms that professionals in the franchise industry use every day.

Ten to One: The Seven Franchise Industries You Should Consider

In the fourth installment of this series, we are down to seven useful points. While all franchise industries are of course fabulous, these seven are particularly appealing for different reasons and they deserve extra attention if you are considering buying a franchise in South Africa.

IFA Launches a Competition So Young Entrepreneurs Can Join the Franchise Industry

All the big franchises had humble beginnings. The International Franchise Association has set up the 'Young Entrepreneurs in Franchising' competition, a campaign targeting young entrepreneurs around the world and asking them to submit creative new ideas for the franchise industry.

Ten to One: Eight Questions Everybody Ought to Ask before Buying a Franchise

Are you thinking of investing in a franchise? Before you go scrutinising the deals on offer, you need to take a look at these eight essential questions and analyse yourself a little bit.

Ten to One: Nine Good Reasons to Buy a Franchise

by Franchise Direct| October 02, 2014| FAQ about Franchising, The Franchisee's Perspective, Trends & Facts
Read the second post of the fun new series 'Ten to One' and discover nine convincing reasons why you should invest in a franchise – everything from centralised purchasing to being able to predict the future.

Ten to One: How to Get a Franchise in Ten Steps

Welcome to the first part of 'Ten to One'! This is a new series of articles providing informative franchise facts. This first post answers a core question: how do I find and buy a franchise?

Three Characteristics You Need to Become a Successful Franchisee

by Franchise Direct| May 08, 2014| The Franchisee's Perspective, Trends & Facts
Starting and operating a franchise is a challenge, and it takes certain traits to succeed. Read this useful article describing three important characteristics that you as a franchisee are going to need.

Franchise Asia Launches New Franchise Portals in Malaysia and Singapore

by Franchise Direct| March 31, 2014| The Franchise Industry, Trends & Facts
Over four billion people; the largest land area in the world; more than 40 countries including the huge India and the Philippines…all of these features mean that Asia is one seriously impressive continent. And it was never going to be long before Franchise Direct entered it.

When Retirees Become Franchisees

For many, retirement is a daunting life stage to go through. Whilst some retirees cannot wait to enjoy the comforts of living according to their own rules and time, others become easily frustrated as their ambition didn't retire with them. This is when they can become a franchisee.

Franchisees as Consumers and FASA as Part of the National Consumer Commission

It’s curious to think of franchisees as consumers. FASA are hoping to gain statutory powers by becoming the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) arm of the Consumer Protection Commission, covering the franchise sector and looking after franchisees as consumers.

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