Posts by Tom Pitegoff
What’s an Exclusive Territory?
The extent of a franchisee’s territorial rights is the subject of Item 12 of the franchise disclosure document (FDD). One…
Read MoreWhy Locate Your Business in New York?
New York is a great place to live and do business. The state is running an active marketing campaign to…
Read MoreFranchising for the Greater Good
Nonprofit organizations and franchised businesses operate in separate worlds. But sometimes those worlds meet in a way that can be…
Read MoreHow to Bring a Franchise Brand to the US
What’s the best way for a successful franchisor outside the U.S. to launch its brand within the U.S.? Here is…
Read MoreSome Multi-Unit Franchisees are Public Companies
While most of the private equity and public offering activity of franchise companies focuses on franchise brands and systems, every…
Read MoreFranchisor IPOs Were Strong in 2014
While private equity activity continued in strength in 2014, franchisors also launched initial public offerings (IPOs) in the last year. Recent IPOs…
Read MoreSBA Requests Comments on Franchise Loan Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is requesting comments from the public on all aspects of its franchise lending program. …
Read MorePrivate Equity Was Active in Franchising in 2014
In the last year, private equity continued to play an important role in franchising. Private equity offers a franchisor with…
Read MoreThe Largest Global Franchise Brands Are U.S. Restaurants
Franchising fared respectably in a recent rating of the most valuable worldwide brands across all industries. McDonald’s was rated among…
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