Franchise-agreement Books

Andrew Sherman is both an experienced franchise attorney and has been involved in franchise management. This is a great, step-by-step "how to" book on everything you need to do to create a successful franchise.

Having been down that road, I can tell you that you are not likely to create a successful franchise without the assistance of a great franchise consultant. This book, however, will help you ask the right questions in order to evaluate a prospective franchise consultant.

The book will also help you determine if your business is potentially franchiseable.

This book is truly a Godsend for my business. I know virtually nothing about becoming a franchisor and I have a wonderful consultant, but this book takes all the guesswork out of the process.

There are great examples of the operations manual, legal documents even personnel questionnaires.

With this book in my arsenal, I'm ready to get my franchise started. I'm even buying multiple copies of the book for my business partners. This is a MUST buy for anyone starting a franchise.

Keep in mind, "Franchising and Licensing" is not for franchisees (people buying a franchise). So if you're looking to buy a franchise, consider a different book.

I found this book very informative and directed towards people who are considering franchising or licensing their businesses (as I am) as opposed to someone looking to buy a franchise. I would have wanted more information on the licensing aspect however. About 90% of the contents are for prospective franchisors and only 10% for somebody looking into the other option which is licensing. That's why I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5. I would have wanted a little more info on licensing as an alternative. But as far as the franchising content it is definitely 5 stars.

This book is obviously aimed at the US domestic market. State by state it covers laws and practices. The sales girl said that UK franchising law was based on US law, maybe she was right. It is usefull to the UK francisor/franchisee, insofar as it gives excellent advice and working examples. The majority of its 400 pages are only useful between LA and New York, however, anyone planning to enter into a franchising agreement should imho have read this, and have it on his (or her) shelves.

Excellent for those who are business consultants in franchising. Mr. Sherman has covered the major topics that must be taken in consideration when a business is going to be offered as franchise, in a well-developed book with very good legal advice.