At Gallagher Franchise Solutions, we aim to make insurance easy for franchisees and franchisors alike. If your franchise business is in the market for new insurance solutions, we have some tips for you. Go with an insurer who understands you. Whatever stage of franchising you’re in, it’s important to select an insurer who not only understands your industry, but also franchising in general. Franchising can be very complicated, so you need an insurer who understands the rules and regulations that impact your investment, your people, and your bottom line. Read on →

As we step into the cold and flu season, now is a good time to think about what you can do to help keep your employees healthy. At Gallagher Franchise Solutions, we care about you, your people, and your franchise. Here are plenty of ideas for you to consider that will benefit your business. Related: How healthy is your wellness program? Thank your workers for all they do. Employees need to know that they are valued. Read on →

Franchisors today have the opportunity to build a stronger franchise than ever before with the advent of technology and social media. Gallagher Franchise Solutions has gathered some simple tips to help you bring in better franchisees through simple online marketing. Here are the basics you need to cover if you plan to recruit online: Create a Quality Franchise Website You likely already have a strong website for your customers, but what about potential franchises? Read on →

The data is clear–healthy employees are happy employees! If you want a successful franchise, it makes sense to support healthy employees. Gallagher Franchise Solutions has gathered some of the benefits to supporting your employees’ wellness. Reduce long-term healthcare costs. It’s true–healthy employees cost less. Global healthcare spending is consistently on the rise due to an aging workforce and poor lifestyle habits. Preventing employee illness makes more financial sense than only curing future ails. Read on →

Do you know what would happen to your franchise network in the event of a natural disaster? What about a system failure, or a link of the supply chain breaking? Did you know that 25% of businesses never reopen following a disaster? If you’ve answered “no” to any of those questions, now might be the time to consider formulating a disaster recovery and business continuity plan for your franchise. Read on →

Employee turnover is inevitable to some degree, but it can also be one of the largest unexpected expenses franchise owners have to contend with. In fact, studies estimate that it costs around 33 percent of employees’ annual salary to replace them if they leave, due to the valuable time spent on onboarding, training and getting the new hire up to speed. Addressing employee turnover requires franchise owners to look at many factors, but one of the easiest to influence is overall employee happiness. Read on →

The franchisee-franchisor relationship is an important one. Happy and fulfilled franchisees will work harder, earn more and further the business agenda, while discontentment will breed a toxic work culture that permeates the entire organization. Because the relationship is so unique, it’s not uncommon for franchisors to be unsure about what support to provide. Sure, there are guidelines in the franchise agreement for the specifics, but there are ways to provide support beyond just sending marketing collateral and monthly reports. Read on →

Any business venture is going to contain the risk of accruing losses. Despite the stories of success in the franchise industry, there are still operational considerations that franchise owners should remain conscious of to keep their business in the black. If you’re hoping to minimize losses for your franchise, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of five ways franchise owners can minimize loss and increase profitability in their business: Read on →

Not enough can be said about the importance of staffing a franchise well. Even the soundest business models in the world would fall apart if it weren’t for the employees who work every day to make them a success—and for small businesses, it’s even more important. However, as a franchise owner, how do you know who to hire? With all the different factors, interviews and questionnaires that go into the hiring process, how can you know that you’re making the best decision for your business? Read on →

As with most things in the world of insurance, the term “general liability” can be a bit confusing. While it does cover most general scenarios, it won’t cover everything that could possibly happen to your franchise. To help you know that your business is in the clear, we’ve compiled a list of things that would and wouldn’t be covered under a traditional policy, and the types of coverages that can supplement. Read on →