The Dark Side of Franchising: What Every Franchisor Needs to Know About Early Franchisee Failures

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Franchising is often hailed as a proven path to rapid growth, yet behind the success stories lies a controversial truth: early franchisee failures can threaten the entire network. For any small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) considering franchising, understanding this dark side is crucial. This post dives into why those first franchisees sometimes fail, how it…

Franchisor or Dictator? How to Lead Without Losing Your Franchisees

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Is your franchising style empowering growth, or crushing it? It’s a question every new franchisor should ask. Early-stage franchisors often walk a tightrope: enforce every rule to protect the brand, and you risk being labeled a dictator; bend too much to appease franchisees, and chaos can creep in. Franchising thrives on a delicate balance. Systems…