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Does Brand Matter When Buying an Existing Franchise?

I'm interested in a van-based franchise, but unsure which brand to buy. Does brand matter? Step one should not be […]

If I Buy a Resale, Do I Still Have To Pay The Franchise Fee?

If I buy an existing franchise store, do I have to pay the franchise fee and the seller has to […]

If a Franchisor Has Lots of Resales, Is This a Worrying Sign?

I am looking to purchase a local resale in my market from a large franchise system.  I noticed that they […]

I’m Looking at Two Local Franchises For Sale …They Are Both In Distress.

Should I avoid them or embrace the opportunity to get them at such a low price?  Well this depends on […]

Is 'Finance By Owner' An Option with Resales?

Although I’m not in a position to buy the likes of a McDonalds or Taco Bell franchise resale,   I do […]

How Franchise Resales Help Fuel Wireless Zone's Success

By Buying An Existing Franchise, Wireless Zone Franchisees Are Able To Avoid The Costs And Concerns Typically Associated With Building […]

Giving More Kids A Chance To Play

Jared Fields, 39, is the co-owner of Play It Again Sports in North Spokane. Fields knows how the financial impact […]

Giving Back to the Community

Chantelle Harder, the owner of two Winmark brand stores – Once Upon A Child® and Plato’s Closet® – in Winnipeg, […]

The Added Edge Of Success

Bryan Warzecha has been part of Wireless Zone with his father since 2000 and is part of the top performers […]

Getting It Right!

Before starting Apricot Lane, Kami was a hair stylist in a small Kansas town.  'I think that’s how my passion […]

Getting Involved in the Community

Scott and Kelly Dayton started their successful HobbyTown business by buying an existing and under-performing Virginia Beach, VA franchise store. […]

Representing "Recession Proof" Business

Franchiseresales.com, the online destination for buyers and seller of existing franchised businesses, is happy to announce that the option of […]

FranchiseResales.com - Now Representing Pirtek

FranchiseResales.com is the leading online market place to buy and sell existing franchised businesses. The option of buying a premium […]

Franchise REsales Wall..HUGE success again!

Once again the franchise REsales Wall was a huge success at the International Franchise Expo. At the IFE this year, […]

FIRSTLIGHT® HOME CARE, Partners With TRUSENSE Providing Added Security For Seniors.

FirstLight® Home Care and TruSense have partnered to help older adults remain in their homes for as long as possible […]

First Customer, Now Owner!

Amanda Overmyer is the owner of Once Upon a Child in Findlay, Ohio since 2007. The decision to become a […]

Enjoying The Privileges and Pressures of Franchise Ownership

Mark Conway first started working at The Melting Pot while he was still in school in North Carolina as a server. […]

Enjoying the ‘Baskin-Robbins experience’

Gina and Jason Kaiser chose to own a franchise to help produce residual income and assist them in retirement. Being […]

Empowering My Excellent Staff On The Best Care

Brian Anderson, FirstLight Home Care Franchisee, Naples Florida has been recognized by the Franchise Business Review as a Rockstar Franchisee. […]

Dream Job in Baseball Leads To Business Ownership

Bill Papierniak, after 17 years in Baseball and having managed the Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Team decided to take over […]

Dream Come True

As someone with a master’s degree in business, it was always Jessica's dream to own her own business. When the […]

Do Franchisors See Resales As A Negative For Their Brand?

Most franchisees don’t buy their franchise thinking they will have it forever. As soon as franchisors start offering “exit strategy” […]

Cost of Using a Franchise Attorney When Buying a Franchise

Before making any commitment to buying a franchise resale, it is essential that prospective franchisees take appropriate professional advice from […]

Cartridge World’s Unveils New Mobile App

In an effort to meet the demands of the rapidly growing mobile workforce, Cartridge World, the leading global ink and […]

Buying an Existing Franchise Appeals to Majority of Franchise Candidates

Starting a business from scratch isn’t for everyone. It requires finding a location, building a unit, buying equipment, hiring employees, […]

Buying a Franchise With Clear Resales Strategy

One of the things I have noticed when talking to some well-known and established franchisors, is how concerned they are […]

Buyers Motivated By Seminar At WCFE

Many visitors were able to attend a free seminar on the benefits of buying a Franchise REsale. The room was […]

Budget Blinds“ROOKIE OF THE YEAR”

Charles and DeAnn Strickland, owners of Budget Blinds of La Vernia,Tezas received national recognition during an Awards Gala held in […]

Best Franchise Resales In A Slow Economy

The question, what are the best franchise resales to buy in a slow economy, is posed often by potential buyers […]

Which Is The Best Franchise? Do Your Homework!

If you’re looking to buy the right franchise resale opportunity to match your skills and experience it is necessary to […]

Being The Owner Pays Off

Tev and Annie Kelley of Budget Blinds in Cody, Wyoming. Tev was working as an installer for the franchise in […]

Baskin-Robbins resale locations SOLD

There is much appetite for Baskin-Robbins resales, the market leader in ice cream and frozen desserts franchise. Many of the […]

Are Resale Numbers a Good Way of Judging A Franchise Operation?

Q  I am interested in buying a franchise. Thought about a fresh startup and then considered a re-sale. I have […]

And The Winner Is….

 7-Eleven’s OPERATION TAKE COMMAND Winner is Jean Cetoute. Cetoute convinced CEO Joe DePinto that he best possessed the experience, knowledge […]

Achieving Success In What You're Passionate About

Tammy Bingham, owner of the Utah Brain Balance Centers knew the success rate of Brain Balance programs through her own […]

Financial Success and Job Satisfaction with Grease Monkey

Jon Piper is the owner of three Grease Monkey Stores in Colorado. He has been running his franchises for 15 […]

Achieving Cult Consumer Following

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is on the list of customer favorites of leading brands that have found cult consumer followings over […]

A Franchise That Provides Great Work/Life Balance

Leisa Byars opened her Goddard School seven years ago, at a time when the US economy was in a fairly […]

A Franchise That Feels Like Family

Steve Sessums is the owner of the Grease Monkey center in Sheridan, Wyoming, Steve is a former airline pilot who […]

A Family Business

Mike Mancuso, Multi-unit franchise business owner of Cartridge World chose the right business for himself and his family. “I was […]

“TASTE-LOVE-SHARE” North Texas.

When local franchise owners Marvin and Cheryl Kobza were living abroad in the early 2000s, they came across a charming […]

Cost of Using a Franchise Attorney to Buy a Franchise

Before making any commitment to buying a franchise resale, it is essential that prospective franchisees take appropriate professional advice from […]

Is The Franchise Agreement For a Franchise Resale Negotiable?

Before signing a transfer, a buyer of a resale will want to know which aspects of an agreement made between […]

What is the Franchise Agreement?

The franchise agreement is a legally binding contract between the franchisor and the franchisee. Signing the agreement allows both parties […]

What is the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)?

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) was previously called the UFOC, or Uniform Franchise Offering Circular. This document gives a thorough […]

Legal Advice For Buying a Franchise Resale

Due to the complex nature of franchising, you should always seek assistance from a franchise attorney when looking to buy […]

Franchise Resale Legal Advice

Whether you are buying a new franchise or an existing franchise for sale i.e. a franchise resale, it is essential […]

10 Legal Tips For Buying a Franchise Resale

Below are just a few to consider: 1. Read the Franchise Agreement/ Franchise Disclosure Document. You will be as obligated […]

What is Seller Financing?

Seller financing is similar, in many regards, to bank financing. The potential buyer might not qualify for the entire financing […]

What About Royalties and Transfer Fees

Royalties The royalties are the franchisor’s income and reward for developing the brand and the structure of the overall operations. […]

Financial Advantages to Buying a Franchise Resale

Obtaining financing for a new, independent business is difficult in the current economy. Formatted franchises, and particularly resales, are more […]

Calculating Return on Investment

When buying a franchise, understanding ROI is critical to making an informed decision. ROI, or Return on Investment, is a […]

How to Finance a Franchise Resale

Buying a franchise…..especially a resale opens the door to many funding options. They include but are not limited to: The […]

Franchise Resale Financial Advice

Of course one of the key components to a successful franchise re-sale purchase is proper funding for both the purchase […]

How to Value A Franchise Resale

When your company is being valued for sale, several factors and valuation methodologies will be considered before determining the selling […]

What Advantages Does An Opinion Of Value Provide?

Often, valuations are prepared by a member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), using an industry-specific process, producing a formal business […]

Why The Franchisor Needs to Approve The Buyer

A franchisor’s best asset is a team of good franchisees. As a franchisor hopes to expand their business enterprise by […]

Tricks To Making Your Business 'Saleable'

Without exception, no aspiring business owner should actually take the plunge without a clear vision and goals for selling or […]

Steps To Selling Your Franchise Resale

Once you decide that you would like to sell your franchise business the first step is to inform your franchisor […]

Tips For Selling Your Franchise

Are you a franchisee who’s ready to sell your business? Maybe you’re ready to retire or eager to finally travel […]

Why Your Exit Strategy Is Important.

The term ‘Exit Strategy’ is defined as: The methodology that a business owner intends to use to get out of […]

Practical Advice For Selling a Franchise

Ideally, an exit strategy should be thought about from day one. It is important that there is a clear vision […]

Buying a Franchise Resale

So you’ve decided that you are going to buy an established business rather than setting up a business from scratch. […]

Why Are Existing Franchises For Sale?

One out of every twelve businesses in the US is a franchise operation; with a new franchise business being opened […]

Steps to Buying a Franchise Resale

So what do you have to look for when taking over a franchise resale? How can you be sure the […]

Advantages of Buying a Franchise Resale

Franchising has been providing Americans with business opportunities for over 150 years, and as more franchise companies are becoming established, […]

Why Buying a Franchise Resale Makes Economic Sense

Higher chance for success through brand awareness Most franchise businesses, especially re-sales of existing locations, have a customer base that […]

Key Considerations When Buying a Franchise Resale

If you are thinking of buying a franchise in an established and mature franchise system, you should consider buying an […]

How To Identify The Best Franchise Resale Opportunity

It is not a case of finding the best Franchise REsale, but the best Franchise REsale that suits YOU. In […]

Best Franchise Resales To Buy In a Slow Economy

The question, what are the best franchise resales to buy in a slow economy, is posed often by potential buyers […]

What Skills Are Important When Buying a Franchise Resale?

No two franchises are the same so it makes sense then that each franchisor looks for something different in a […]

Are You Interested In Owner Operator or Manager Run?

Whether you should become an owner operator or an absentee owner of a franchise will depend on a number of […]

The Importance of Strong Franchisor Support

While franchise business ownership isn’t for everyone, those who choose to pursue a franchised business model choose to do so […]

Can a Failing Franchise Resale Become Profitable?

One of the most pressing questions of a buyer considering the purchase of a re-sale is, “Can I turn the […]

The Value of a Franchise Brand

The value of a good franchise brand matters because it offers security and familiarity with consumers and a higher return […]

What is a Franchise Turnaround Opportunity?

What is a turnaround opportunity? For all intents and purposes, in terms of small business…a turnaround opportunity is a small […]

Creating a Business Plan

If you’ve decided to buy a franchise resale, you might think that creating a business plan is unnecessary. To the […]

The Importance of Location

Finding a good location to conduct business is a task that all potential franchisees must consider. This is true whether […]

What is a Lease Assignment?

During a resale, a lease can be re-assigned from one franchisee to another to save the time and expense of […]

What is a Discovery Day?

'Discovery Day', also known as 'Meet The Team Day',  is one of the last steps in the discovery process and […]

Understand The Franchisor

Whether you buying a new franchise or a franchise resale you need to make sure that you fully assess each […]

SONIC

SONIC, America’s Drive-In franchise, is in our biggest growth era ever. Founded over 60 years ago, SONIC is one of […]