Rick Bisio's (educatedfranchisee) Blog

Rick Bisio speaks to students about location, demographics and the prosperity of a franchise in different market areas   Orlando, FL - Current economic conditions are causing many people to lose their jobs or suffer cut-backs, resulting in lower pay and/or fewer work hours.  Many are forced to wo...

It is crucial, as part of your franchise education, to compare your franchise territory to other territories in the system. Here are some specific areas to investigate.   Total population numbers The majority of franchises are sold by territory. The franchisor sets the territory size required to ...

The marketing power of a franchise system provides the same advantages as a business with a dozen locations in a market.   St. Petersburg, FL - Rick Bisio is a well-respected franchise consultant and author of the franchise training book, "The Educated Franchisee."  Rick speaks at seminars and ha...

One of the several benefits of joining a franchise is the marketing that is made possible when you're part of a large organization. As I say in Chapter 6 of my franchise book, The Educated Franchisee, the marketing power of a franchise system delivers the same advantages as a business with a doze...

"Buying an existing franchise will give you a solid franchise education," said Rick Bisio as he shared tips and information about studying an existing franchise   Tampa, Fl - Rick Bisio, franchise consultant, spoke to aspiring entrepreneurs at a meeting held in Tampa, Florida.  He discussed franc...

ying an existing franchise will give you a solid franchise education! Here is a primer on how to go about studying an existing franchise:   1.   Be discreet. Most sellers will not broadcast that the business is for sale. This is positive for you, and for the seller. Selling a business requires ti...

Some franchise candidates wish to gain their mark by starting a franchise business from scratch while others prefer to skip the startup and purchase an up-and-running franchise business   Miami, FL --  In today's down economy, with high unemployment, many people are finding themselves out of work...

Some franchise candidates want to earn their mark by building a franchise business from scratch. Others opt to skip the startup and purchase an up-and-running franchise business.   If you consider you might be part of the latter group, here is some franchise information to study before you get yo...

by Rick Bisio - Franchise Consultant & Author of the Franchise Book -The Educated Franchisee    You've discovered a franchise that appears to be a good fit. You've talked to existing franchisees, read the FDD, and gathered nearly all the franchise information you need. Now it's time for Discovery...

Listening to - and Weighing - Advice by Rick Bisio - Franchise Consultant & Author of the Franchise Book -The Educated Franchisee   You're in the market to buy a franchise, and you've discovered a concept that you like. You've read the website, went over the marketing materials and examined the F...