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3. The Right Question: Should I Franchise My Business?

Why Conducting a Threshold Analysis is Crucial As leaders in franchising, we at MSA Worldwide often speak publicly about how the franchising business model can help create more robust, successful, and productive businesses by leveraging a brand’s efficiencies and experience....

2. Let’s first understand what it takes to be a Great Franchise System

Five Attributes of Great Franchise Systems In our previous article we discussed how to become a franchisor; all that’s required is a Franchise Disclosure Document and someone willing to invest in your opportunity. That is not a high or difficult...

1. Franchise Your Business the Easy Way

(A cynical view of becoming a franchisor) It may surprise you to learn there are only a few legal requirements to franchise your business. All you need is a federally required disclosure document. You don’t need a lawyer to complete...

How to Franchise Your Business — The Right Way

Development of your legal agreements is one of the last elements of developing a successful franchising strategy. Your FDD and Franchise Agreement should only be developed after a feasibility analysis and strategic plan.

Are You Ready to Franchise Your Business? Threshold Analysis Part One

Your goal is to ensure that your franchise system has the ability to consistently and sustainably replicate your brand standards from location to location.

MSA Worldwide Winner 2023 Global Franchise Awards

MSA Worldwide Named “Best Franchise Consultancy” at Global Franchise Awards

We would like to thank Global Franchise Magazine for naming MSA Worldwide the 2023 Best Franchise Consultancy, for the second year in a row. We would also like to thank our clients, who trust in us and give us the...

Can I Franchise My Business?

The better prepared and positioned a company is to expand through franchising, the better the chance of establishing a solid network of franchisees and protecting the brand.

How Long Does it Take to Franchise Your Business?

Franchising your business can be a very successful method for expansion if you take your time and do it properly. Here's an overview of the steps involved and typical timeline.

Four Questions to Ask a Franchise Consultant

Before you engage with a franchise consultant, here are four qualifying questions that we suggest you ask.

Franchisability Criteria: Threshold Analysis, Part Two

The criteria used in determining franchisability should be appropriate for your industry and business, and will generally fall into these interrelated and interdependent major buckets.

Threshold Analysis Part Three: Available Franchisees

In Part Three of the Threshold Analysis, we’ll cover the different classes of franchisees and how to determine which class or classes you should be focusing on as you conduct your analysis.

Threshold Analysis Part Four: Your Support System and Fees

Here in Part Four, we’ll cover the support system and fees to consider for your franchise system during the Threshold Analysis.

Threshold Analysis Part 5: Strategies to Expand Your Franchise

How to analyze your ability to expand your franchise system in the threshold analysis, including market development strategy and comparing indirect and direct methods of franchise marketing.

If it walks like a duck – You may already be a franchisor

As gingerly as I could, I explained to Marvin that he was already a franchisor - and his only problem was that he had not done it legally.

Is now a good time to franchise my business?

Franchising can be an amazing vehicle for building wealth – in good times and in bad. The leveraging of resources to expand a brand makes it a great growth vehicle.

How Easy Is It to Franchise Badly in the United States?

The rules governing franchising do not guarantee that the underlying business is sound, or that the franchisor has the experience, skills or resources to be effective.

Franchising – The engine for economic growth

Franchising is ancient and is not limited to fast food, video rentals, or automotive services. It finds its roots in ancient China and was used primarily by governments throughout the Middle Ages.

Finding the best consultants and lawyers in franchising

If you are considering becoming a franchisee, be aware that most of the "business advisors" serving the franchisee community are actually franchise brokers.

Turning the Franchise Business Back On

The government’s guidance will continue to change as circumstances on the ground change; many franchise systems are once again fully open for business, while others remain susceptible to evolving restrictions due to Covid-19.