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Part-time Franchise Models Can Work, If Owner Expectations Are Set Up Front
Designing and marketing a franchise as part-time sets expectations, regardless of what the franchise agreement says. While often easier models to sell, be sure this is the best way to optimize your model and create growth. Recruit carefully and be transparent about expectations.
What Franchising Can Teach The NFL About the Impact of Private Equity
The National Football League is smart to take a thoughtful approach before approving institutional capital's investment in teams.
Global Franchise Interview
Private equity decoded: In this interview with Global Franchise we discuss mastering the art of the deal and the playbook for attracting investors.
The Franchise Show Interview
The style of this show is very conversational and attendees can ask questions instead of just a one-way broadcast.
Roark/Nothing Bundt Cakes again taps securitization market for $240M bonds
Whole business securitization is now the preferred method for large scale franchise systems to tap the capital markets. This is something discussed at length in my book: Big Money in Franchising. Nothing Bundt Cakes is the latest example. Roark Capital is the most frequent franchise user of WBS across its portfolio. It is an efficient capital planning tool but franchisees need to understand how it works and implications.
Interview / Podcast with 1851 Franchise
Summary transcript & replay of podcast/interview. Alicia Miller, founder of Emergent Growth Advisors has an unusual career path, but has discovered the keys to responsible franchising, and the importance of an "exit mindset" along the way.
Valuing a Franchise Brand: What You Need to Know
Buyers underwrite the future. The more confidence & belief they have in that future, the more they are willing to pay. Bring proof when you go to market.
Third Party Franchise Sales Disclosures
We can elevate franchising through better disclosures and treating franchise sales like a respected profession, not an occupation.
The Franchise Industry is on the Verge of Massive Change with Private Equity's Potential $8 Billion Acquisition of Jersey Mike's
This article is a follow-up to my short blog post - Entrepreneur asked me to elaborate on the pending Jersey Mike's and Subway acquisitions by private equity. Two iconic brands. Two massive transactions. Company culture in the spotlight as rarely seen in PE deals.
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