Franchising in the Philippines: Assessing Profit Claims
Do not rely on sales figures alone. Learn how to check profit and payback projections before buying a franchise in the Philippines.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Is the Upfront Fee Fair?
There is no general cap on franchise fees in the Philippines. Learn how to compare charges, what is included and what you receive before signing.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Check Your Renewal Rights
Franchise renewal is not automatic. Check the conditions, fees and notice deadlines before signing.
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Franchising in the Philippines: The Right to Relocate
Before buying a franchise, find out whether you can relocate, how to obtain permission and who will cover the costs.
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Franchising in the Philippines: When You Cannot Run the Business
Before buying a franchise, clarify who can step in if you fall ill and how the business will keep operating.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Who Owns the Equipment?
Equipment may be included in the package, but is it really yours? Check ownership, paperwork and usage rights before buying a franchise.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Review the Audit Rights
Find out who can inspect your records, when you may be charged, and how to challenge incorrect audit findings.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Confidentiality Agreements
Before signing a confidentiality agreement, check whether you can consult advisers, what information it covers and what liabilities you could face.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Check the Insurance Requirements
Understand what insurance a franchise requires, who it protects and what costs you may have to bear if something goes wrong.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Fees During Temporary Closure
If a disaster forces your outlet to close, do fees still apply? Check the contract and the terms governing temporary closure.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Who Bears the Tax on Franchise Fees?
Before buying a franchise, check whether the quoted fees include tax, who bears the cost, and how the contract should record this.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Your Right to Withdraw After Signing
Understand cooling-off periods in franchise agreements: when you can withdraw, how to give notice and which payments may be refunded.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Can You Sell Online?
Before buying a franchise, check whether you can accept online orders, who receives the sales revenue and who bears the associated costs.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Who Chooses the Staff?
Before buying a franchise in the Philippines, check who will recruit, pay and manage the staff.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Know the Company You Are Contracting With
A well-known brand is not enough. Check which company you are contracting with, who is authorised to sign, and whether it can meet its obligations.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Scrutinise Multi-Outlet Commitments
Buying the rights to open several outlets? Check the deadlines, separate costs and consequences if the expansion does not go ahead.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Put Promises in the Contract
Do not rely on verbal assurances alone. Find out how to include key promises in the contract before buying a franchise in the Philippines.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Time to Remedy a Breach
Before buying a franchise, check how you will be notified of a breach and given an opportunity to put it right before operations are halted.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Check the Minimum Sales Requirements
Is there a minimum sales requirement? Check how it is measured, the penalties and your opportunity to put things right before signing a franchise agreement.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Protection Against Opening Delays
Learn how to set out delivery, acceptance, payment and liability terms in your contract if your franchise opening is delayed.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Reviewing Changes to the Operations Manual
Changes to an operations manual can create new obligations. Find out which limits, notice requirements and safeguards to clarify before buying a franchise.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Who Is Responsible for Complaints?
Before buying a franchise, clarify who will handle complaints and pay damages and legal fees if something goes wrong with a product or service.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Who Sets the Prices?
Before buying a franchise, find out who controls prices and discounts, and how those decisions could affect your profits.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Who Is Responsible for Permits?
A franchise agreement is no substitute for permits. Find out who will handle applications, pay the costs and bear responsibility if opening is delayed.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Assessing Instalment Payment Offers
Do franchise instalment plans really make payments more manageable? Check interest, additional charges and the consequences of late payment before signing.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Check the Agreement’s Registration
Business registration alone is not enough. Understand what EO 169 requires and which documents to check before signing.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Check Your Data Rights
Before buying a franchise, find out who controls sales records and customer data, and how much the required systems will cost.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Assessing Non-Compete Clauses
Learn how to assess non-compete restrictions before buying a franchise in the Philippines and what to clarify in the contract.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Do You Have Enough Working Capital?
Covering the franchise package is not enough. Learn how to estimate the working capital you need to meet expenses while your franchise gets established.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Assessing Refurbishment Costs
Find out who pays for franchise design changes and equipment upgrades, and how to negotiate cost limits before signing.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Check How Royalties Are Calculated
Knowing the royalty rate is not enough. Check which sales count, when payment is due and how errors will be corrected.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Review the Personal Guarantee
Find out when your personal assets could be at risk for franchise debts and what limits to request before signing.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Review the Dispute Resolution Process
Before buying a franchise, check where and how disputes will be resolved, and at what cost. Understand the protections available under Philippine law.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Review the Marketing Fund
Find out how marketing contributions are calculated, spent and reported before buying a franchise in the Philippines.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Align Your Franchise Agreement and Lease
Before buying a franchise, align the franchise agreement and lease to avoid paying for premises you cannot use.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Verify the Rights to the Brand
Before buying a franchise, check that the seller has the right to let you use the brand. Learn which documents and contractual protections to review.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Assessing Training and Support
Before buying a franchise, make sure the contract clearly sets out training, opening support, associated costs and each party’s responsibilities.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Assess the Cost of Ending the Agreement
Before buying a franchise in the Philippines, understand the grounds, process and costs of ending the agreement to protect your investment.
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Franchising in the Philippines: Assessing Mandatory Purchasing Requirements
Learn how to assess designated suppliers, pricing and responsibility for supply problems before buying a franchise in the Philippines.
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Franchise Territory: Check Your Rights Before You Buy
Find out whether your franchise location is protected, including how nearby branches, deliveries and online sales are covered.
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Buying an Existing Franchise in the Philippines: The Transfer Process
Buying an existing outlet? Check transfer approvals, outstanding debts, rights to the premises and the full cost of taking over.
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Buying a Franchise: What to Check Before Paying a Reservation Fee
Before reserving a franchise in the Philippines, check who you are paying, which documents you need and when your money can be refunded.
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Buying a Franchise? Scrutinise the Promised Returns
Learn how to check a franchise’s projected returns and which documents to request before paying an initial deposit.
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Franchise Renewal: What to Check Before Buying in the Philippines
Franchise renewal is not automatic. Check the term, costs and conditions before paying to protect your investment.
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