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    Behind the Franchise Curtain
    Behind the Franchise Curtain
    Behind the Franchise Curtain
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    Behind the Franchise Curtain

    By Richard Basch

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    Are you interested in learning more about the wild and wooly world of franchising and wondering where the heck to get started? Or perhaps you’ve already taken the leap and you’re questioning your sanity. Well, if you’re reading this, you’ve come to the right place! In Behind the Franchise Curtain: The Ten Key Elements of Franchising, Richard J. Basch takes the reader on a refreshingly honest and at times hilariously irreverent look at what really goes on behind the scenes in the franchising industry. As a former franchisee and long-time franchise executive, Richard’s real-world experience and unique perspective provide invaluable insights for both franchisees and franchisors alike, and his easygoing style and unique wit will make this a favorite in your business book collection.

    Here’s just a sample of what you’ll find inside:
    •The Ten Key Elements of Franchising System – a one-of-a-kind system designed specifically to ensure the success of both franchisees and franchisors
    •Invaluable Tips and Suggestions for evaluating and operating a successful franchise business
    •Warnings and Cautions that can save tens of thousands of dollars and years of heartache and frustration
    •High-Quality References and Sources – a collection of the best and the brightest resources that franchising has to offer

    Whether you’re just beginning your journey into the world of franchising or a seasoned pro, Behind the Franchise Curtain will be the most candid, thought-provoking, and brutally honest book on franchising you’ve ever read.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRichard Basch
    Release dateJun 7, 2012
    ISBN9781935953364
    Behind the Franchise Curtain
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    Richard Basch

    Richard J. “Rick” Basch, MBA, CFE, PMP, has worked in the franchising field for more than fifteen years on both ends of the franchisor and franchisee spectrum. He is the founder and CEO of GoodFran Franchise Consulting, where he provides high-quality consulting services to both current and prospective franchisors and franchisees.

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      Behind the Franchise Curtain - Richard Basch

      Behind the

      Franchise Curtain

      The Ten Key Elements of Franchising

      Richard J. Basch

      Copyright © 2012 by Richard J. Basch. All rights reserved.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives or written sales materials. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional when appropriate. Neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, personal, or other damages.

      This book is sold based on the understanding that neither Richard J. Basch nor GoodFran Franchise Consulting, LLC are engaged in rendering legal, financial, or other professional advice. You should always seek the advice of a qualified professional prior to engaging in any business venture.

      Any registered trademarks, trademarks, or trade names cited or

      referenced in this book are the sole property of the owner.

      Behind the Franchise Curtain: The Ten Key Elements of Franchising

      By Richard J. Basch

      1. Business & Economics : General 2. Business & Economics :

      Entrepreneurship 3. Business & Economics : Franchises

      ISBN: 978-1-935953-3

      Cover design by Lewis Agrell

      Cover and author photography courtesy of e2Photography, LLC

      Steven Seelig

      www.e2photo.net

      Authority Publishing

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      800-877-1097

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      Dedication

      To my wonderful and amazing children, Nicholas and Samantha, you are my world, my light, and the reason my life is worth living. I love you with all my heart and soul and I’m so very proud of the wonderful people you’ve become.

      And to my mother Natalicia and brother Daniel, you have been my rocks through good times and bad, and I am so fortunate to have such a loving and supporting family—thank you from the bottom of my heart. And finally, to my father, Professor Emeritus Paul F. Basch, Ph.D., who was a prolific author in his own right and is reading over my shoulder from a better place—I’m keeping the family tradition alive, Dad, and I love you.

      Can someone get me a hanky? Seriously—this stuff always gets me.

      Acknowledgements

      This book is the result of more than 15 years of BST (that’s blood, sweat, and tears) working in the franchise trenches, much of them in the franchise management and consulting fields, as well as working directly with hundreds of dedicated, salt-of-the-earth franchisees.

      I would like to thank the editors, designers, and compositors of Authority Publishing, particularly Stephanie Chandler, president and CEO, and Amberly Finarelli, my editor, for their tireless work on this labor of love.

      My sincere gratitude also goes to my many mentors and colleagues, all of whom have had a significant impact on my life, both personally and professionally. In particular, I would like to thank Joe Mathews of the Franchise Performance Group for approving the inclusion of his remarkable K.A.S.H. and Five Phases of the Franchisee Lifecycle concepts, both of which have revolutionized the world of franchise consulting. I would also be remiss in not acknowledging the groundbreaking work of Greg Nathan, founder of the Franchise Relationships Institute and author of two seminal works, The Franchise E-Factor and Profitable Partnerships. I am indebted to Greg as well for approving the inclusion of his Six Stages of the Franchise E-Factor content and graphics. Both Joe and Greg have been tireless advocates and supporters of the franchisee perspective in franchising, and have opened my eyes to the true meaning of win-win franchising.

      And finally, to all the passionate and generous individuals at the International Franchise Association who work tirelessly day in and day out to promote the interests of franchisors, franchisees, and small-business owners everywhere—I salute you.

      Contents

      Author’s Note

      Chapter 1

      The Big Picture

      Chapter 2

      Element I: Franchise Sales

      Chapter 3

      Element II: Operations

      Chapter 4

      Element III: Training

      Chapter 5

      Element IV: Real Estate

      Chapter 6

      Element V: Equipment

      Chapter 7

      Element VI: Finance and Accounting

      Chapter 8

      Element VII: Marketing

      Chapter 9

      Element VIII: Human Resources

      Chapter 10

      Element IX: Information Technology

      Chapter 11

      Element X: Legal

      Chapter 12

      Putting It All Together

      About the Author

      Author’s Note

      This book is dedicated to all of the hardworking franchisors and franchisees out there who bust their butts every day to build great franchise systems based on mutual trust and cooperation. Anyone with a few bucks in his or her pocket can buy a franchise or become a franchisor, but it takes a truly unique and compassionate individual to look beyond the money and ask, How can we ALL win? Far too many franchisors are entirely preoccupied with their own profitability, while ignoring the profitability of their franchisees. By the same token, far too many franchisees are perfectly willing to blame their lack of success on their franchisors instead of taking a good, hard look in the mirror and accepting responsibility for their actions. Can’t we all just get along?

      A few words of wisdom from the trenches. For you franchisors (or prospective franchisors) out there, franchisees are not employees, nor are they idiots, and most have very little tolerance for B.S. If you’re a fat-cat executive-type whose idea of franchising is, The franchisees take all the risk while I make all the money, you’re in for a rude awakening. And for you franchisees (or prospective franchisees), while many franchisors are not greedy SOB’s bent on lining their own pockets, some are, so BE AWARE and BE SMART in your decision making. In addition, you should know that if you’re the type of person who’s unwilling to follow a system because you truly believe that you already know it all, please know that when you fail (and yes, I said when), YOU are the problem and YOU are the reason why you didn’t make it.

      Whew, that was certainly cathartic!

      DEAR GENTLE READER,

      If you’ve purchased, borrowed, or stolen a copy of this book, you’re probably either a franchisor or a franchisee (or a prospective franchisor or franchisee) hoping to make some big bucks in the wonderful world of franchising. Oh sure, you’re passionate about the product or service you plan to offer (or are currently offering), and you probably believe you’re doing mankind a huge favor by selling more burgers or cleaning more office buildings, but please don’t try to B.S. a B.S.’er. At the end of the day you’re just trying to make a buck like everyone else (which, by the way, is not a bad thing).

      This book is unique for a number of reasons: First, it’s written by a guy who’s actually been in the trenches as both a franchisee and franchise executive, and who’s seen the good, the bad, and the ugly underbelly. Second, it’s written from the perspective of both the franchisee and the franchisor, which provides a unique firsthand point of view. Third, it’s chock-full of real-world examples and useful behind-the-scenes hints and information. Fourth, it presents an extremely powerful yet user-friendly concept known as the Ten Key Elements of Franchising, which, when properly executed, will virtually guarantee untold riches and world domination. OK—perhaps that last statement was a bit on the strong side. Let’s just say that when you go for the green, the Ten Key Elements of Franchising will most likely generate both dollars and significant personal satisfaction. (I’m sure you franchising attorneys out there will appreciate that last bit of personal censorship/CYA on my part.)

      If you are a franchisor (or prospective franchisor), I know for a fact that right now you are all atwitter regarding the following concepts:

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