Franchise How-Tos and Trends

In this article published by Entrepreneur, iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert reviews the type of potential franchise buyer that franchisors should avoid as they franchise a business. Siebert notes that In franchise sales, while finding candidates with entrepreneurial spirit is desirable, franchisors … Continue reading →

  In this article published by Entrepreneur, iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert discusses how franchisors should approach potential franchise buyers in today’s marketplace. Siebert notes that while there are dynamics that have impacted the economy across all industry sectors as a result … Continue reading →

In this article published by Entrepreneur, iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert discusses how financial performance representations (FPR’s) can be a valuable, but not the only tool, to leverage in the franchise sales process. In fact, Siebert maintains that while FPR’s … Continue reading →

In this article in Entrepreneur, the CEO of iFranchise Group, Mark Siebert, notes that while businesses must constantly evolve, the pursuit of absolute perfection can actually be the enemy of progress. In decades of experience as a consultant in franchising, … Continue reading →

In this article published on Entrepreneur.com, iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert notes that after months of forced closures and record-high unemployment, the U.S. is ready for an economic recovery, with the franchise industry uniquely positioned to lead the charge. Siebert … Continue reading →

In this article first published on FranchiseWire.com, iFranchise Group CEO, Mark Siebert, defines what must be considered when making the decision to franchise a business. While, at a minimum, franchisors need franchise legal documents (Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement) … Continue reading →

In this Franchise Wire Live podcast hosted by Red Boswell, the President of The International Franchise Professionals Group (also known as IFPG), and featuring Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group, two franchising experts discuss the state of the franchise industry … Continue reading →

In this article published by Entrepreneur, iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert discusses how the franchising industry will be impacted, in a positive way, by the results of the 2020 elections. Franchise companies and those looking to franchise can be optimistic, … Continue reading →

For restaurant founders looking to expand their businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic presents some never before seen challenges. But for those who are prepared, the opportunities may be better than ever for expansion through restaurant franchising. In this article published in … Continue reading →

What Will Franchising Look Like After the Recession? In franchising, most savvy companies know how to deal with seasonality, employee turnover, even market and economic fluctuations. But few if any franchise systems have had to face the breadth and depth … Continue reading →