Stella Daniels is a franchisee in the Bluebird Burgers franchise system. Stella wants to forecast the franchise fees she will likely pay next year.
a) Review historical franchise fee payments and calculate an average to use as a baseline for next year.
b) Reach out to other franchisees within the bluebird burgers system to gather data on their projected franchise fees for the upcoming year.
c) Consult with the bluebird burgers corporate office to discuss any potential changes or updates to the franchise fee structure for the next year.
d) Work with a financial advisor or accountant to analyze the current financial performance of the franchise and make projections for next year's franchise fees.