Michael Seid

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Franchisors can succeed in international expansion by adapting to local cultures, leveraging technology, and establishing strong partnerships.

A litigation expert shares lessons learned from 25 years of experience as a testifying or consulting expert in the U.S. and internationally.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) works to transform itself to ensure the future of franchising, addressing challenges and opportunities in the industry.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Kay Ainsley, managing director of MSA Worldwide, has extensive experience in the franchising industry, including creating development programs and sizing up new international market opportunities.

An article discusses the need for changes in franchising's structural problems, citing the average initial and continuing fees in franchising as closer to $37,000 and under 6 percent.

The Importance of Hiring an Experienced International Attorney, Part 2, covers common legal issues in international franchising that need to be reviewed with an international franchise attorney.

Legal fees can add up when registering trademarks, preparing franchise agreements, and satisfying legal requirements.

Franchisees may need to source products from abroad, requiring advance work to determine suitable suppliers and protect trade secrets.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Franchisors can consult with their attorneys or consultants to conduct reasonable background investigations on prospective franchisees.

Foreign franchisors considering entering the US market face challenges, including fear of litigation and adapting to US consumer behavior.

If you decide to take the plunge into international waters, you want to tread carefully as you try to find your initial franchisees.

Be careful not to pack non-recruiting tasks onto your recruiting staff.

The article provides guidance on taking a brand abroad, highlighting the importance of developing a well-thought-through and validated plan before expanding internationally.

International franchising requires consideration of product and service changes, labor availability, consumer spending power, and supply chain adequacy for foreign markets.

Overseas expansion is becoming increasingly complex, with master franchising no longer being the best approach for all international markets.

International expansion can be challenging for franchisors, requiring careful planning and execution.

Franchisors can manage labor risk by avoiding joint employer and vicarious liability through proper human resource practices.

Working with third-party intermediaries can help franchisors expand abroad, providing valuable guidance and expertise.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Franchise Management for Dummies is a comprehensive guide to franchising, covering topics from the history and definition of franchising to strategies for multi-unit expansion.

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta withdraws from the Obama administration's interpretation of joint employment, potentially affecting franchising and other sectors.