http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Bringing franchising information, expertise and advice - from around the world - to one place. en-us Copyright 2007 Franchise-chat.com callum@franchise-chat.com info@franchise-chat.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.franchise-chat.com/images/fclogo-sml.gif http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Franchise-chat.com - Dedicated to world franchise news, discussion and information 140 35 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/invincible_franchises_face_tough_challenges.htm What makes a franchise successful today may not work tommorrow. This article explores four key trends and challenges that are forcing many big names to change operating practices and product/service offerings. Dr Callum Floyd <info@franchise-chat.com> Surveys and Trends Sat, 03 May 2008 04:57:32 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/maintaining_a_profitable_workforce.htm In this article Jerry Wilkerson explains how progressive franchisors encourage and stimulate their employees to think and grow with the system. Jerry Wilkerson <franchise@att.net> Franchising a Business Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:47:20 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/fees_and_pricing_1.htm Determining appropriate franchise income streams and setting their levels is one of the most difficult and important structural decisions made during the franchise system development process. Michael Seid explains some of the options, complexities and methods involved in determining the optimal income mix. Michael H. Seid <mseid@msaworldwide.com> Franchising a Business Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:19:23 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/understanding_earnings_claims.htm You'll undoubtedly want to know how much you can expect to earn when considering a franchise. Finding out may be more difficult than you think. Experienced franchise writer, Pamela Gold, explains the complexities and offers advice. Pamela Gold <pam@franchisesolutions.com> Buying a Franchise Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:20:13 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchise_territories.htm Stewart Germann and Clive Neifeld of SGL (New Zealand) explain the ins and outs of franchise territories. Stewart Germann <stewart@germann.co.nz> Buying a Franchise Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:40:44 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/the_abcs_of_growing_smart.htm Mark Siebert, iFranchise CEO, provides expert tips for developing your franchise's national expansion plan. Mark Siebert <msiebert@ifranchise.net> Franchising a Business Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:46:08 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/invincible_franchises_face_tough_challenges.htm What makes a franchise successful today may not work tommorrow. This article explores four key trends and challenges that are forcing many big names to change operating practices and product/service offerings. Dr Callum Floyd <info@franchise-chat.com> Surveys and Trends Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:54:15 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/maintaining_a_profitable_workforce.htm In this article Jerry Wilkerson explains how progressive franchisors encourage and stimulate their employees to think and grow with the system. Jerry Wilkerson <franchise@att.net> Franchising a Business Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:49:52 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/should_you_sell_franchises_or_build_a_chain.htm Just because a particular business can be franchised does not mean it should be franchised. Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise, explains why. Mark Siebert <msiebert@ifranchise.net> Franchising a Business Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:47:15 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchisee_selection1.htm In this article, Professor John Stanworth of the International Franchise Research Centre, discusses key issues for developing a questionnaire to help select good franchisees. Professor John Stanworth <purdyd@westminster.ac.uk> Franchising a Business Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:31:54 GMT