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Many businesses in Louisiana will have the need and opportunity
to expand their businesses through franchising. Franchising
is the fastest growing method of doing business in the world
today. The Institute's Franchising Forum has the expertise and
experience to help these businesses start their franchising
systems. The Institute will also provide advice on the right
franchising system for individuals who wish to become a franchisee.
Franchising is a fairly complex and highly regulated business
system that is spreading rapidly around the world. The Forum
has the ability to help businesses develop their franchising
programs correctly and in compliance with federal and state
regulations. The Forum will charge a fee for this service
based upon the scope and duration of its involvement.
The Forum will help the prospective franchiser review and
evaluate the opportunities their business has with franchising.
If franchising is appropriate, then the Forum will help them
develop their strategic plans, administrative plans and operational
plans including: vision, business plan, operations manual,
marketing plan, management format, human resources, accounting
procedures, information and computer technologies, advertising,
promotion, physical plant, inventory control, distribution,
pricing, quality control, field services, and sales. Businesses
would then end up with a total package (legal, strategic,
administrative and operations) that would allow them to start
franchising.
International Franchise Forum
For more information contact:
Dr. Robert (Bob) Justis
Director, International Franchise Forum
College of Business Administration
Louisiana State University 3307 Patrick F. Taylor Halll
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6328
Phone: (225)578-6402 Fax: (225)578-6983
eMail: rjustis@lsu.edu
Dr. Ye-Sho Chen
Associate Director, International Franchise Forum
E.J. Ouro College of Business Administration
Louisiana State University 3193 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone:(225)578-2510 Fax: (225)578-2511
Email: qmchen@lsu.edu
Tony Martinez
Director, Small Business Development Center
Louisiana Business & Technology Center
South Stadium Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6100
Phone: (225) 578-4842 Fax: (225) 578-3975
Email: tony@lsu.edu
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