What’s the Dirt on HOOT Septic Systems?

For a New Jersey home seller, nothing causes more anxiety (next to finding an able buyer) than the septic system inspection. When a failed system must be replaced, there is always the fear that an unsightly “mound” design would be required. Universally speaking, no...

What’s the Deal with Five Year Franchise Terms?

In the past few years I have noticed a trend toward five year franchise terms in the Franchise Agreements, as opposed to the traditional ten year terms. What is driving this trend, and whom does it benefit? In my opinion, the shorter term is not beneficial to the...

Franchise Life Hacks: Due Diligence

The franchise business model is a very solid, time-tested vehicle to prosperity – if approached properly! However, far too many investors, in my experience, make wrong or poorly informed assumptions about their chosen franchisor, which can lead them to foolishly spend...