Franchisers

Franchisers are required by federal law to provide prospective buyers with disclosure documents at least 14 days prior to a sale.

So You Want In? How to Assess a Franchise Opportunity Sarah E. Needleman 2012

Franchisers say they can no longer rely on a handful of national lenders to fund their franchisees and must now court regional and community banks that may be unfamiliar with their brands or even franchising in general.

Franchisers Focus on Loans Sarah E. Needleman 2011

Franchisers and franchisees will also find details about disclosure requirements, including a breakdown of information to be included in each section of mandatory disclosure documents, such as corporate bankruptcies and other legal problems.

Franchise Guidance 2011

Franchisers across the country are trying to get their franchisees to tap into a valuable resource: each other.

Help From the Inside Richard Gibson 2011

Franchisers make money mainly by collecting fees and royalties from franchisees for the right to operate under their brands.

Franchisers Focus on Loans Sarah E. Needleman 2011

Franchisers likely already have detailed standards for lighting, signage, product display and sales patter in a traditional store, but those rules don't necessarily translate well to a mall kiosk or a food truck, Mr. Litalien says.

Franchises, on a Smaller Scale Stephanie Simon 2012

Franchisers are also making use of services that match lenders and borrowers, such as Franchise America Finance LLC of Conshohocken, Pa.

Franchisers Focus on Loans Sarah E. Needleman 2011

Franchisers also should consider dropping prohibitions against former franchisees going into a competitive business, because those bans may raise doubts about them being truly independent, the attorneys contend.

Franchisees: We're Employees, Not Contractors 2010

Franchisers contend that franchises are a natural alternative.

The Franchise Decision 2009

Franchisers contend that franchises are a natural alternative.

The Franchise Decision 2009