To Franchise or Not to Franchise in 2015?

To Franchise or Not to Franchise in 2015?

Should you franchise your business? This may be a question you’ve asked yourself on occasion, perhaps even many times. It’s not exactly a straightforward one to answer, since there is no

How Franchising Differ From Licensing in Australia?

How Franchising Differ From Licensing in Australia?

While franchising is a form of business licensing, not all licensing agreements are franchises. The two have some significant differences, and if you are considering growing your business either

The top 200 Franchise Systems

The top 200 Franchise Systems

The Franchise Times in the USA has just released its annual top 200 franchises list. The top 5 franchise systems were: Franchise Global sales ($M): Total units Franchised: McDonald’s  $89,126  35, 429 81%   7-Eleven $84,475  53, 856  77% KFC  $23, 250 18,875 73% Subway  23, 250 42, 296 100% Burger King 16, 301 13, 667 […]

4 Lessons We Can Learn from both Thriving & Struggling Businesses

4 Lessons We Can Learn from both Thriving & Struggling Businesses

Have you ever wondered why some businesses succeed while others fail? Research done in Australia from 2010 to 2012 by the Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellenceshows us attributes commonly found in thriving businesses, as well as characteristics generally present in failing ones. Businesses can all learn from the results of this research. The […]

Top Franchising Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Top Franchising Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Finally, you’re ready to franchise your business, the ongoing project you’ve been thinking about and putting off for years. Congratulations! You’ve made a smart move towards making

Free Event: Franchise Feasibility Webinar

Free Event: Franchise Feasibility Webinar

  Discover if Your Business Can be a Fantastic Franchise Opportunity! The Franchise Institute has been helping successful businesses take the educated dive into franchising their businesses since

Is franchising my business a good idea?

Is franchising my business a good idea?

This is a question many business owners have pondered. If the goal of being in business is to create a valuable asset that is profitable, once this has been achieved shouldthe business stay as it is or expand? For some, keeping their business as it is, is fine. Their business is manageable, it’s ticking along […]

Are you franchisor material

Are you franchisor material

Have you ever dreamt of starting the next, big Australian franchise? You’re not alone. Franchising, with its significant contribution to the Australian economy, is attracting many businessowners today in the hopes of achieving great returns. But we all know that for every successful supermarket, automotive or fast-food franchisor, there are also scores of others who […]

4 Reasons to Hire a Franchise Consultant

4 Reasons to Hire a Franchise Consultant

Franchising can be one of the best avenues for growing a successful existing business. When done right, your business may just follow the likes of leading global brands such as McDonalds and Domino’

Having a Bad Day

Having a Bad Day

Having a bad day, week or year? Here are 7 tips to help you bounce back Your car broke down. You were late for work. Your girlfriend broke up with you. Your small business franchise didn’t work

Should I franchise my business?

Should I franchise my business?

Yes. No. Maybe. It all depends on what type of industry you’re in and what you are hoping to achieve. While most businesses can be franchised – the question is, should they? Franchising