Warning on Franchising Scams

A group of homegrown franchisers warned the public about scams as franchising continually and increasingly becomes popular among budding entrepreneurs and even old hands.

Ricardo Cuna, president of the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI), said more and more unscrupulous individuals were taking advantage of the trend, especially to victimize first-time business owners who wanted to try a venture with very minimal birth pains. Read Full Entry

Questions to Ask Before You Get Into Franchising

Before you check out the myriad of investment options offered by these franchising companies, take time to prepare the questions you will ask when you visit and meet the franchisors. This list may come in handy.

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Legal Tips for First Time Franchisees

The following are tips for would-be franchisee.

1. Consult a Franchise lawyer before beginning a franchising business. The cost of obtaining legal advice is relatively small compared to the total investment for a franchise. Moreover, the cost of sound legal advice at the outset is invariably less than the cost of later legal representation to solve problems that could have been avoided in the first place. Read Full Entry

Franchising Business Explained (Video)

Franchising (from the French for free) is a method of doing business wherein a franchisor licenses trademarks and tried and proven methods of doing business to a franchisee in exchange for a recurring payment, and usually a percentage piece of gross sales or gross profits as well as the annual fees. Various tangibles and intangibles such as national or international advertising, training, and other support services are commonly made available by the entity licensing the ‘chain store’ or franchise outlet
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Starting a Business in Franchising

Franchising is a method of business expansion whereby a franchisor (business owner or manager) allows a franchisee (person or entity) to market products or services under the franchisor’s name and trademark and in strict adherence to a system he prescribes. In return, the franchisee pays a fee and, usually, an ongoing royalty fee. Moreover, the franchisee pays all of the costs of getting into his or her own business.

1. Who is the franchiser/franchisor and franchisee?

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Everything Online Internet Cafe Franchise

If you are interested in franchising an Internet Cafe, you might want to check on this.

What they are offering:

Internet Cafe Plus in a box powered by PLDT MY DSL and get quick returns from your investment. Now you can offer popular internet services like surfing, email, online gaming plus low cost international calling services & retail electronic load/pins without maintaining any inventory. Read more

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