How Can I Franchise My Business Safely?

How can a prospective franchisor ensure confidentiality from a consultant invited to prepare a franchising proposal and what might a franchising plan might cost?

Choosing a franchise consultant

If you have a successful company, you might well like to expand it further. You might have been told by a consultant that you should franchise it. But what if he wants a lot of money upfront to prepare the franchise package? How can you how tell if he is reputable and that the work will be useable?

How to approach franchising your business

Simon Lord outlines three different approaches to franchising and invites comment from the experts

FRESH WARNINGS AS CONSULTANT RETURNS

New developments emerge as previously banned director and franchise 'consultant' Campbell Spencer returns to public attention.

Consultant banned as director and manager

December 2009. The name of franchise consultant Campbell Shorland Spencer has been published as a banned director and manager on the New Zealand Companies Office website.

BEFORE YOU FRANCHISE: FIVE PILLARS FOR A STRONG AND RESPONSIBLE START

Dr Callum Floyd of Franchize Consultants explains what you should do to prepare your business for long-term success if you are thinking about adopting the franchise model for growth.

Who should write your franchise manuals?

October 2015 - When it comes to consultants and the production of franchise manuals, you don’t always get what you pay for.

Lessons Of A Lifetime

June 2022 - Recently-retired Dean Madsen shares experiences gained from over 20 years in franchise banking

TAKE CARE when you use a consultant

When you are franchising your business, advice from a good consultant is invaluable – but choose that consultant wisely

Time To Take The Con Out of Consultant

April 2008 - With regulation in the air for franchising, is it time to regulate franchise consultants too?

Dubious Franchise Consultants Under Fire

May 2006 - A Nelson business broker has fired a broadside at incompetent franchise consultants

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