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Lessons From Franchise Disputes: 5 Conflicts Franchisors Can Prevent Before They Start
Most franchise disputes do not begin with bad intentions. They begin with unclear expectations. In over three decades of working with franchisors and franchisees, GMB Franchise Developers has seen the same conflicts…
"Guaranteed 4% Monthly, Wala Kang Gagawin"? Bakit Hindi 'Yan Franchise
"Franchise co-ownership" with a guaranteed 4% a month and nothing to do? Butz Bartolome, The Franguru, explains why that's not a franchise, plus 7 red flags to check before you hand over your 13th month or OFW savings.
"Sir, Guaranteed Po Ba ang Kita?" Franchise or Investment Scheme, and How Franchisors Stay on the Right Side
After the SEC's recent warnings about "franchise co-ownership" offers, buyers are asking harder questions. GMB Franchise Developers shares practical steps so your franchise offer is clearly a real business, not an investment scheme.
Unlocking Growth: 5 Essential Strategies for Family Business Expansion
a strong family foundation is the cornerstone of sustainable growth.
Aral Mula sa 35 Years: 7 Bagay na Sana Alam Ko Noong Nagsisimula Ako sa Negosyo
35 years sa negosyo at franchising. Coach Butz Bartolome, The Franguru, shares 7 lessons na sana alam niya noong nagsisimula pa lang siya.
How to Build an Unforgettable Brand in a Crowded Market
Cut Through the Noise: How to Build an Unforgettable Brand in a Crowded Market In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, standing out isn’t just a luxury—it’s a survival skill. With thousands of brands constantly vying…
Trademark Basics for Franchisors: Protect Your Brand Before You Sell a Single Franchise
When someone buys your franchise, what are they really paying for? Your recipes and systems matter, but the heart of the deal is the right to use your brand. If you do not legally own that brand, you have nothing to…
Pricing Across Branches: How Franchisors Keep Prices Consistent Without Killing Franchisee Profit
A customer pays P120 for a milk tea in one branch, then P145 for the same drink across town. To them, it is the same brand. To your franchisees, it might be the only way to survive higher rent. Who is right? In more…
The Franchise Growth Blueprint: How to Scale an Empire Without Crashing
If you want to conquer markets without diluting your brand or bleeding capital, you must anticipate the growth bottlenecks before they hit.
Bakit Nahihiya Tayong Maningil? Paano Mag-collect Nang Hindi Nasisira ang Relasyon
Nahihiya kang maningil sa suki, kaibigan o kamag-anak? Coach Butz Bartolome, The Franguru, shares simple scripts and systems para makasingil nang maayos.
Throwback to 2004: Free Franchise Seminars for MSMEs with Planters Development Bank and DTI
In September 2004, GMB Franchise Developers joined Planters Development Bank, then headed by its president Ambassador Jesus Tambunting, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), under then-Secretary Cesar…
Is Your Business Partner Fueling Growth—or Quietly Holding It Back?
As you expand into new markets, locations, or franchise opportunities, partnership friction can ripple through your team, weaken consistency, and shake the confidence of investors and future partners.