Selling Deals Through Franchise Brokers: Part 1 of 4
The incredible surge in outsourcing prospect generation to franchise brokers has reshaped the sales programs of many franchise systems. Once tarred by the horror stories of the 1980s, today's brokers are reborn and repackaged as the "franchise sales consultants" of the 21st century. READ MORE.

2011 Outlook: Annual Franchise Development Report Shows Mixed Results
Each year, for more than a decade, Franchise Update Media Group has surveyed hundreds of franchisors about their sales and development practices and compiled the results in the Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR). READ MORE.

Renewing FDDs: What Franchisors Should Consider
For many franchisors, now is the time to start preparing to renew their franchise documentation. The FTC rules require that the franchise disclosure document (FDD) must be updated within 120 days of the expiration of a franchisor's fiscal year. READ MORE.