USG - Franchise Consulting Company - How To Start / Create / Become a Franchisor

How to start a franchise? How do I become a franchise?

Typically, these types of questions are posed by business owners looking to turn their flagship business or concept into a franchise business built on the success of the original unit/concept. There are some key components to franchising a business including the operations manual(s), a franchise disclosure document, and a financial audit of your franchise entity. While those are some standard components, there are exceptions and also grave differences between what are the minimum requirements and what is the best way to franchise. For most businesses to be successful in franchising a custom se

Do I need a franchise lawyer? What are the specific required Franchise Laws?

The short answer is “yes”. If you want to be successful in franchising it is important to have an experienced franchise attorney to guide you through both the federal and state franchise laws. Some may believe the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), is a templated document, although that is not wholly accurate. Yes, the FTC governs franchising and does dictate the required sections of the FDD but based on your specific business the Franchise Disclosure Document will vary greatly. There are a variety of key decisions to be made that affect the information and legal language within the document

What is a franchise consultant? What do franchise consultants do? Do I need a franchise consultant to franchise my business?

Unfortunately, the term franchise consultant has become skewed over the years. Originally, the term referred to an experienced franchise businessperson who would guide burgeoning businesses through the franchise process. The term was co-opted by brokers, and salespeople who were selling franchise units to prospective franchisees and those who brokered leads to franchise brands. Traditional franchise consultants work hand in hand with brands to make strategic decisions, educate, create necessary franchise materials, and in the case of Upside Group Franchise Consulting assist in the franchise sa