Allegra Blog Archive for the ‘Franchise How To’ Category

When weighing the pros and cons of purchasing an independent business vs. a franchise ­– or comparing different franchising opportunities – you’ll want to consider…Read more

In life, there are many questions. As a child, you pestered your parents with, “Are we there yet?”In school, it was, “Where’s the party?” And,…Read more

To ensure that a franchisee will not have to compete too closely with a same-brand business following an identical operating model, many franchisors set aside…Read more

Owning a business is its own high-wire act. Fortunately, owning a franchise let’s you experience the rewarding thrills and minimize the risky spills with a…Read more

So, you’re preparing to take the plunge of going into business for yourself, and the more you look the more that purchasing a franchise becomes…Read more

“I’m now enjoying work more than I have for a long, long time.” After more than 20 years as an executive at a nationwide bank,…Read more

“A Disaster Recovery or Business Continuity Plan should be included in the master business plans of every firm.” That’s the advice from Alliance Franchise Brands…Read more

If considering the purchase of a franchise (or any other business for that matter), you’ll soon encounter the term “due diligence.” It’s defined as, “a…Read more

If you’re investigating a franchise opportunity, you may get invited to a Discovery Day – it’s confirmation that the franchise believes you are a financially…Read more

As a franchise business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day management responsibilities. But every entrepreneur needs to have a vision for how…Read more