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From: Franchising World | Date: March 1, 2004 | Copyright information

Relationship Track

PREMIER 310 & 311

1. Enforcing System Standards

Maintaining consistent standards from one location to the next is a cornerstone of any successful franchise system. This roundtable will address key issues such as:

* The "best practices" used by franchisors in maintaining and enforcing system standards.

* How often a franchisor should visit franchisees.

* Warning signs to look for in detecting stan...

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