Franchise.com Webinar Helps Prospects Make the Most of their Conversations with Existing Franchisees

Jan. 26, 2011 - PRLog -- Franchise.com, a leading franchise and business buying website, is offering, “A Guide to the Franchisee Interview” webinar, featuring presenter, Rick Bisio, author of “The Educated Franchisee,” on January 27, 2011 at 2:00pm Eastern (http://www.franchise.com/webinars/guide-to-the-franchisee-interview.cfm). The webinar is aimed at helping prospective franchisees make the most of their conversations with existing franchise owners. Participants will learn the best questions to ask when speaking with current franchisees, and how to assess whether a particular franchise opportunity suits their needs and goals.

For hopeful franchisees, the opportunity to speak with existing franchisees who have first-hand experience operating the concept they are researching, is a much-anticipated and important part of the due diligence process. However, it’s vital that prospects prepare accordingly for these conversations. By having a plan and asking the appropriate questions, franchisee candidates can gain valuable information and insights into the franchise they are considering purchasing (http://www.franchise.com/blog/index.php/2010/09/15-questi...).

In addition to covering the top questions to ask and the important issues to address during conversations with franchise owners, the webinar also provides participants with strategies for identifying which franchisees to call, in which order and why; as well as how to spot their ideal concept. By following the steps outlined in this webinar, participants will be able to effectively evaluate various aspects of a franchise system, in order to ultimately determine which franchise concept is the right fit for them.

As the former Director of International Business for AFC Enterprises- Popeye’s Chicken and Biscuits, Church’s Chicken, Cinnabon and Seattle’s Best Coffee – “The Educated Franchisee,” author, Rick Bisio, shares his experiences in the franchise world by providing coaching services to individuals considering buying a franchise.

Webinar moderator, Matt Bogart, Director of Sales for Franchise.com, began his career in franchising during the early 1990s. Since February of 2007, Matt has been the Sales Manager for Franchise.com. Previously, he held various roles as a franchisee, a Franchise Development Manager and a Franchise Consultant for FranChoice. With his vast background in the franchising industry, he has been a featured speaker for the International Franchise Association.

To register for the “A Guide to the Franchisee Interview” webinar, please visit, http://www.franchise.com/webinars/guide-to-the-franchisee....

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