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“Things to Remember, From Our Long-Time Finance Columnist”

After 14 years of writing this column for Franchise Times, I am going to take a break from the publication’s monthly deadlines. But first I want to reflect one last time on some of…

Working Out: How to Prevent or Work Through Financially Troubled Franchisees

A franchise system is defined by the strength of its franchisees. But franchisees within a system are seldom uniformly strong, because they vary in their operational, developmental and financial capabilities. In light of this…

December-May Duo: Mature Brand May Make Fine Partner
for Up-And-Comer

We all know how difficult it is to grow a franchise system. But there is one bright spot. Strategic partners seem to have significant investment interest in early-stage concepts, and for a variety of…

Win-Win: Four Topics Often Vex Relationships,
But Smart Fixes Do Exist

Four key topics arise again and again in the relationship between franchisors and franchisees, generating frequent and significant discussion, and sometimes controversy. Let’s examine each topic and offer some reasonable solutions. They are: store…

Immigrant Attraction: EB-5 Program Is Creative Route to Capital, But There Are Hoops

The franchise community has been developing unique tools to secure additional capital. One exciting approach is the use of the EB-5 program (better known as “buying a Green Card”). This legislation was enacted in…

Off Balance: Seven Ways for Franchisors to Lend a Financial Hand

by Dennis Monroe from March 2013 Franchise Times Download article Even though the credit markets have loosened to give the franchise community more credit, that does not mean money is plentiful (particularly for emerging…

For Your Consideration: Franchisors Can Ponder Eight Concepts Before Expanding Abroad

Franchise companies often make mistakes in their international development strategy, and a common misstep is premature financing. Too often international development strategies are opportunistic rather than financially strategic. When I talk to franchisors about…

Dennis Monroe Comments in Restaurant Finance Monitor on Funding Sources for Small Franchisees

Dennis Monroe‘s comments on the advantages of sale-leasebacks and private placements as funding options for early-unit franchisees appear in the article “How to Help Small Franchisees Get Financed” in the May issue of Restaurant…

Seven Milestones – Concept May Be Ready to Franchise When It Meets Major Goals

When considering how to grow a concept, it’s hard to overlook the advantages of franchising. But before making the decision, thoroughly explore if franchising is in fact the right approach to grow the concept….

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