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Today’s guest is Devin Miller, he is the founder & CEO of Miller IP Law. In addition, Devin has founded several multi-million dollar startups himself and continues to found, manage, and grows everal startups and small businesses.

We thought that the last twelve months of performance for individual restaurant stocks might give us a hint as to where to focus going forward. Since some of the obviously large stock gains have taken place among those with the heaviest short position, we have focused on the “short interest ratio”, the number of shares sold short divided by the average daily trading volume.

But you need to act quickly. PPP ends March 31, but many lenders may stop accepting applications sooner so they have time to process. That means you need to get started on an application quickly for PPP funds to help with your payroll costs and other bills, to get your fair share.

One of the original restaurants behind the farm-to-table movement that uses fresh and local ingredients, New-York based Friend of a Farmer has been an Irving Place, New York institution since 1986; known for its warm country décor, seasonal ingredients and freshly pressed juices and cocktails.

Franchise systems sell a master franchise (also known as a “sub-franchise”) in order to more rapidly expand their brand and system. Master franchising is typically the most common way brands expand internationally.

I cannot emphasize enough that any franchise company’s overall growth and success depends on its franchisee’s success. Your restaurant concept needs to have proven methods along with quantifiable sales results.

Obviously, 2020 unit-level sales may not be representative of your operations in other more normal years. Many of you have struggled with low sales while some of you have had record breaking high sales.

As a Franchisor, your income is not derived from the operation of a restaurant. The Franchisor’s primary revenue source is a royalty payment made by the franchisee to the parent company. Also, this royalty is paid on top-line sales, not bottom-line profit. As a Franchisor, your role is to help franchisees increase their sales and increase the number of operating units

Look for trends in your sales—for example, busy days and hours versus slower times and days. For instance, if Tuesday afternoons are consistently slow, then consider cutting back on your hourly staff for that period...

Before we dive into the pros and cons of LLCs for your franchise, it’s important to build a sound understanding of what exactly LLCs are. Forming an LLC for a business means creating a legal entity for it separate from you as an owner, unlike in sole proprietorships or even partnerships.

The coronavirus pandemic was no exception to this disaster proof concept. The stay-in-place orders were no match for loyal customers who were in the search for healthy and tasty eating options.

Franchise Growth Solutions LLC has added a division to teach independent restaurateurs how franchise companies reduce food, paper, beverage, labor and other costs.

How do you strategically get your brand's voice out there in a unique way?

HOW DO YOU MAKE A QUICK PIVOT WHEN AN UNEXPECTED CRISIS HITS YOUR BUSINESS?

Stamford’s Gofer Ice Cream has opened its sixth store, and third franchised parlor, at 103 Main St. in New Canaan.

The Full 1-hour version of the Private Equity & Franchising Seminar held at the Javits Convention Center in NYC.

Today's guest is Tom Scarda, CFE, Founder & CEO of the Franchise Academy, Best selling author and Podcaster.

It is not worth the mental energy and distress to put pressure on yourself for what is out of your hands. Unproductive thoughts will put you on a never-ending cycle of “I have to figure it out, I have to figure it out.” That kind of spiraling activity just runs down your batteries.

Today's Guest is Michael Einbinder - Founding Partner of Einbinder and Dunn, a Law firm focusing on the needs of franchisees and franchisors.

Restaurant marketing during the country's re-open phase with Doug Smith of ROI Experts

Supported by her executive team and industry consultants. Magic Cup's goal is to build  confidence as a franchise partner and supply you with the tools to create your own success.

If it seems that your news feed has been flooded with nerve-wracking updates on the COVID-19 outbreaks, have no fear—there are also plenty of positive updates on the pandemic as well.

The best way to get results in franchise lead generation is to remember that NOTHING works a lot.What does that mean? It means for a start-up or an emerging brand (under 50 units), you need to try various lead sources to test which “streams” bring in the type of leads at the rate necessary to make your sales plan.

So you own a restaurant and you think you have what it takes to franchise it. There are many moving parts when it comes to franchising a concept, so I've connected with Gary Occhiogrosso-Franchise Growth Solutions,Sales Entrepreneur,Investor,Public Relations,Coach to give you insights into what it takes.

Event-goers will also receive a celebratory red envelope with a coupon offer inside, including the chance to win a free drink. Kids and adults alike will enjoy an exciting performance, premium beverages, and fun games.

“We hope the community will enjoy our ice cream of more than 40 different flavors, our famous Razzle and many other wonderful products that Gofer has to offer.”

Starting and successfully operating a restaurant in New York City has its challenges, as well as it's the rewards.

Telling The Entire Story - MasterMind Session. Listen to this Webcast to gain insights on the philosophical skill set to becoming a successful franchisor.

When ideating menu items for our Cafes, I am continually inspired by the flavors present throughout my life.

Dhanani stresses the importance of accountability and notes that "you have to be willing to work hard because there is no shortcut."

The Magic Cup team, led by owner My Lynn Nguyen, is working with industry expert Gary Occhiogrosso, founder of Franchise Growth Solutions, to expand the turnkey Magic Cup Cafe business model

"Performing regular inventories will serve to organize your stores as attempting to perform an inventory in a disorganized store will take twice the amount of time.

The franchise fee must be deferred and amortized over the life of the franchise agreement .

Burger Village Franchise Goes International With Canadian Expansion - Franchise Setting New Standard in the Better Burger Category

Development of Policies that Make Sense

A Closer Look At The Virtual Food Hall

Tripwires to avoid - Desire and passion will only get you so far. Create your business plan as a road map.

How To Do A Preliminary Evaluation Of A Franchise Opportunity

The Importance of Franchisors Building Relationships With Their Franchisees

With A Focus On Healthy, High Quality Menus - Quick Service Restaurants Sprint In A New Direction

Acai Express On Fast Track To East Coast Growth Leading Organic Super Food Franchise soon to take on New York and New Jersey

The key is to create the best succession plan for your current circumstances. Revisiting, re-evaluating and if necessary, updating your plan should be done annually or whenever a major event takes place in your personal or the life of the business.

Among the best ways to keep franchisees from changing or competing with your brand is to have an ever-evolving brand that creates financial opportunity for the franchisee.

Healthier Take on NY Style Pizza Adds 5th Fast Casual Restaurant

5 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN DEVELOPING YOUR FRANCHISE MODEL

Franchisees support communities by strengthening them financially.

Planet Wings- Crave the Flavor - Fresh Never Frozen No Antibiotics, No added Hormones, No Steroids

This approach helps franchisees adapt as the brand grows and systems evolve. Preparing franchisees to deal with the issues that may come up along the way is key to building a successful franchise system.

All too often, restaurants miss opportunities to get their business in front of hungry diners.

To the Franchisee it must represent a reasonable fee to allow you to become a part of the existing system, including all of the training programs that are a part of that system, to help you reach your own business goals.

FRANCHISEE DISCONTENT CAN ALSO MORPH INTO LITIGATION.

YOUR BUSINESS PLAN IS YOUR “ROAD MAP” OF YOUR ENTERPRISE AND SHOWS YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.

MAKING LEMONADE: STARTING A BUSINESS AFTER ENDING A CAREER

WHAT'S IN A NAME? THE SIX ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

An important obligation in a franchise agreement is the personal guaranty. Although this provision will be cited in the Franchise Disclosure Document it may not get the attention of other items.

In good times and not so good times, operating a profitable restaurant can be a daunting task. Nothing is forever, so learn how to manage a restaurant through a rough patch you’ll be in a better position to maximize your profits when times are good.