Due Diligence

Subshop and Franchise leases - issues

Fayaz — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:08:53 -0500

Several Subshop franchisees brought these lease issues to my attention over the past 12 months. Read on.....

Franchisees to pay tax on Royalties paid ?

Fayaz — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:05:54 -0500

This is serious-proposal to make franchisees pay tax on Royalties.................

Undercover boss from Subway

Fayaz — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:24:38 -0600

Amazing CBS-Subway PR coup....let's see how it plays out........

32,000 strong and growing....

Fayaz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08:59 -0600

Yes, it is true in about 10 days Subway will surpass the 32,000 store mark....

Another bad Franchise experience, or lack of due diligence?

Fayaz — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:32:21 -0500

I just received this e mail message.....read on

Franchise Valuation basics

Fayaz — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:19:25 -0500

Many people write to me asking for the "basics of valuation" so I have made a concise list of items to consider for the average franchise buyer.......read on

Sandwich shop comparisons

Fayaz — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:51:25 -0500

Are you confused about which sandwich brand to get into? are you collecting data and perhaps getting nowhere? I have simplified some of the task here. I know there are many more Sandwich and Sub brands out there(Cousin's, Jimmy Johns, Mr Goodcents, Schlotsky's, Arby's etc). Do you know what questions to ask when evaluating the franchise, and then how to compare them and rank them so you can concentrate on the ones you like or the ones that make sense to you? Do you have the discipline to do the right homework on your own? Just send me some details and an inquiry and I can advise accordingly, including matters of cash flow estimates and valuation.

Subshop Arbitration venue unenforceable

Fayaz — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:20:06 -0600

Every once in a while a franchisor loses a small battle; here is one that is warm off the press.

Franchisee profile

Fayaz — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:08:20 -0600

For every franchisee story about a concept, there is a franchisor story about the operator. Industry experts have categorised and analysed them from both perspectives with some interesting results shown below. I could not help but add my own observations. Want to know what kind of Franchisee you are ? Read more

Franchising - International Markets

Fayaz — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:53:30 -0600

Many franchises have chosen to go after International markets in the past decade, such as Quizno's, Subway, Domino's, Pizza Hut and many more.

Some of my international clients and readers have asked about franchising in international markets. So read on....