Buying

Franchisor interference in Re-Sale transaction

Fayaz — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:00:43 -0600

Recently a client of mine related the following story. It was very enlightening, but sad in its ending. Oh the realities of life !

Am I an ideal franchise candidate?

Fayaz — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:07:58 -0600

Ever wonder whether or not you are an ideal franchise candidate? Money is not enough to get you a spot on the franchisee team these days......

Subway and Taco Del Mar

Fayaz — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:47:23 -0500

Subway group buys Taco Del Mar out of Bankruptcy court.........deal pending approval by Judge

15 factors creating Franchise buying opportunities.....

Fayaz — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:08:29 -0500

My clients often ask "why is this guy selling"? A perfectly normal question and usually there is a legitimate answer from a truthful seller. But many of my clients also go further and want to know what constitutes a good "buying opportunity", especially in today's topsy turvy economy, so I put this together.....read on

Coke tests 100 flavors with select franchisees

Fayaz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:37:10 -0500

Here is a novel approach for the Beverage station......

How not to buy a Franchise

Fayaz — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:25:25 -0500

This came to me from a Sub shop inquiry. I found it amusing, and also thought you should see the thought process of someone who desparately needs some of the education I offer on this site. This is not your typical buyer inquiry, but it has elements and hints of bad buyer habits and assumptions that surface from time to time; I am sure he and others would benefit from my insight and services. Would you agree? Read on......

Subshop business plan

Fayaz — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:56:05 -0600

Recently I started to get inquiries about the Subshop Business Plans, particularly the World's #1 Subshop franchise, what 's in it, how do I do one, is there a template, etc.

The answer is, yes I have done many in the past for Subshops,Extreme Pita, Quizno's and other concepts. Read more.....

Franchise, business or keep my job?

Fayaz — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:52:39 -0600

The main reasons why you should be in a business or franchise.

Many people who are wary of the business world and its challenges ask me why they should be in business instead of having a steady job. A perfectly normal question with many reasons I have elaborated here.

Franchise finance -a story of one disaster

Fayaz — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:53:17 -0600

Recently I had a client who ran into some bank financing difficulties. While the problem was grave and I do not entirely fault the Bank given today's nervous credit market, I believe there are solutions to the problem that could work.

Franchise Store leases. Address these issues right away

Fayaz — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:49:02 -0600

One of the most important aspects of the Franchise business is the premises' lease (and location). A poor lease can haunt you for years and a well negotiated one will serve you for a long time, as well as add value to the franchise business. It is like climbing a mountain for the first time: you need the right equipment, the right maps, you need some tips from experienced climbers, and you need to know when and how to abandon the expedition in the event of intolerable circumstances - to save your life.