Posts by Nate Riordan
Will Risk Adverse Banks Close Your Account?
As the pandemic and economic crisis drag on, many businesses are finding that their financial state is fragile or faltering. Unfortunately, banks are becoming more risk-averse and some are closing accounts to protect their bottom line. Bank and credit card account closures are on the rise. In a recent news article, it was reported that…
Read MoreDrone Food Delivery: The Next Frontier For Franchises?
The technological marvels of The Jetsons are now reality. Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs, are an important part of doing business for many companies, especially when delivering goods to customers. In the past few years, Amazon, Google, and Walmart have begun to invest heavily in drone delivery systems, but El Pollo Loco stands out with…
Read MoreLaunch Your Post Pandemic Reset The Right Way
As the economy restarts, how to fully reopen your business and reintegrate your employees’ post-pandemic shutdown is top of mind for many business owners. In this article, we will explore the best practices for shepherding your post-pandemic business into a world with a new normal. Escape The Hiring Squeeze Unless you’ve been living as a…
Read MoreBusiness Debt Can Help Your Franchise WIN
When the average person thinks of debt, they imagine mounds of unpaid credit card bills, high interest car loans, and a 30-year mortgage that keeps them tethered to an unfulfilling job just to keep a roof other their head. For them, debt is a prison – something to be feared, and if possible, avoided. This…
Read MoreUnderstand and Leverage The Customer Life Cycle
To acquire, manage, and grow their customer base, every successful business must have a clear understanding of the customer life cycle. The customer life cycle is a collection of stages through which a customer “travels” in the life of their relationship with your business. The four stages of the customer life cycle are: Reach Acquisition…
Read MoreStrategic Partnership Best Practices
Even as the U.S. economy regains steam in 2021 and GNP grows by 10%, some companies still struggle to survive. This is especially true for businesses that rely on foot traffic or office workers since the demand for office space is down 38% nationally. The good news is that strategic partnerships can improve any business’…
Read MoreNate Riordan Named 2021 Franchise Super Lawyer
Franchise attorney Nate Riordan was named a 2021 Seattle Super Lawyer, an honor bestowed on only 5% of the lawyers in Washington each year. This is the 3rd year Nate has been named a Seattle Super Lawyer for his work in franchise law. Super Lawyers® selects attorneys using a rigorous, multiphase rating process. Peer nominations and evaluations…
Read MoreHow To Thrive During Reopening – And Remain Compliant
As Washington State businesses slowly reopen even as the pandemic enters into its second year, there is a lot of confusion about the new safety rules and reopening compliance. Hopefully, we can offer some clarity. As of this writing, most of Washington State is in Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s reopening strategy. The only exception…
Read MoreTop Tips for Your Leave of Absence Policy During COVID
As we get closer to the second year of the pandemic, employers are faced with more sick workers who need to take a leave of absence for weeks (and in some cases months). How can businesses ensure that their leave policies are appropriate for our current challenges and equitable to all employees? Let’s take a…
Read MoreFranchise Attorney Nate Riordan Guest on All Things Franchising Radio Show
“A franchise attorney is an investment in your financial well being and can help you avoid costly business mistakes.” – Nate Riordan, Franchise Attorney Franchise Attorney Nate Riordan was recently a guest on the All Things Franchising podcast. Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where…
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