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Promoted to Franchisee: Turning a Hard Day into Your Brightest Future
Losing a job is tough. It’s a moment that can shake your confidence, your finances, and your sense of direction. But here’s a perspective shift that can change everything: You weren’t let go. You were promoted. Amazon famously says that customers are their...
Be Ready for a Recession – Yippee!
By Evan Hackel No one wants a recession. There may not be one. I certainly hope not. But here’s something you might not expect—every recession I’ve been through has been a great opportunity for growth. When I was with CCA Global Partners, we grew for 20...
Franchise Success Formula: 5 Questions Every New Owner Must Answer
There’s a moment in every franchise owner’s journey when reality hits. The operations manual doesn’t answer everything. The franchisor’s support has limits. And the most successful franchise partners aren’t waiting for solutions, they’re creating them. That moment...
Mobile Franchises: The Scalable, Low-Overhead Model Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship
In the modern business landscape, traditional brick-and-mortar models face challenges ranging from high overhead costs to inflexible operational structures. Traditionally, the barrier to entry for a "wanna-be entrepreneur" was the high capital cost to open a...
How Franchise Brands Can Maintain Guest Loyalty in the Face of External Threats
By Jamie Izaks, President of All Points Public Relations Franchise brands are currently swamped with external threats—regulatory shifts, extreme weather, supply chain shortages, and geopolitical conflicts are disrupting businesses today. Since long term...
Predicting the Next Big Franchise Boom
When people think of franchising, they often think of restaurants. However, the franchise industry extends far beyond food service, encompassing sectors such as automotive and heavy equipment dealerships, beverage distribution, home services, and a...
To leverage business relationships for meaningful growth, consider franchising
By Danessa Itaya Every jobseeker has undoubtedly heard some version of this old adage: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. This familiar saying underscores a basic truth — that forging connections and nurturing relationships is essential for success....
Women in Franchising and Small Business: Driving Growth and Creating Opportunities
In recent years, women have emerged as a dynamic force in the world of franchising and small business ownership. Their contributions have not only reshaped the entrepreneurial landscape but have also sparked significant growth in women-owned businesses across diverse...
Franchising’s Forgotten Target Market: Rural America
One of the most common mantras we hear in entrepreneurial circles is that small businesses are “the backbone of the U.S. economy.” This truth may be even more evident in rural areas, which are fast becoming an attractive target market for the franchising industry. Is...
Innovative Marketing Strategies for Franchises in the Digital Age
The digital age has fundamentally reshaped how businesses connect with their audiences, and franchises are no exception. With the rise of social media, search engines, and data analytics, the opportunities to expand a franchise’s reach have never been greater....
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Part of the DNA of Franchising
Franchising is more than just a business model—it’s a pathway to opportunity that allows individuals from all backgrounds to achieve business ownership and financial success. Franchising thrives on collaboration, teamwork, and shared success. Therefore, it follows...
Buying a Franchise? Align Your Strengths, Vision, and Values for Success
The leap from corporate employment to business ownership is one of the most pivotal decisions a person can make. In addition to replacing a paycheck with business income, you are building something that aligns with who you are, how you lead, and the impact you want to...
The Power of Living Fully: Why Lifestyle, Family, and Passion Matter More Than Endless Hours at the Office
In a world that constantly tells us to hustle harder, work longer, and sacrifice today for the promise of tomorrow, it’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of endless hours at the office or constant travel for business. Many people wear their 80-hour workweeks like a...
Diversifying Your Franchise Portfolio: Strategies for Success in 2025 and Beyond
In today's dynamic business landscape, franchise diversification has become a crucial strategy for long-term success and resilience. As we navigate the complexities of the current market, multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees are increasingly exploring innovative...
Big Dreams Meet Small Investments
Ever find yourself daydreaming about making a bold career move? Whether you’re a business owner looking to diversify or a corporate professional ready for a fresh start, franchise ownership offers a unique path to new businesses. It allows you to pivot careers while...
Franchise ownership is far more attainable than people realize.
When people think of franchising, fast-food chains like McDonald’s or Taco Bell often come to mind. While these high-profile brands require significant investment and millions to open, they’re just one part of a much larger, diverse franchising world. In reality,...
Franchise Marketing on a Budget: How Small Brands Can Thrive Without Breaking the Bank
For small franchises, marketing is often a balancing act—promoting the business effectively while staying within a limited budget. Unlike large corporations, which can throw money at mass advertising campaigns, small franchise owners must get creative. However,...
Becoming a Franchisee: The Best Path to Franchise Acquisitions
If you’re serious about tapping into the lucrative world of franchise acquisitions, the best way to gain access to these opportunities is to start by becoming a franchisee. Being part of the system offers unmatched insider access to resales, ensures you’re...
Confidently Start a Franchise: The First 2 Questions
The corporate world can feel like a merry-go-round; stable on the surface but spinning faster with every restructuring. If you’ve recently found yourself wondering whether it’s time to jump off, you’re not alone. Many professionals dream of owning a business but get...
The Case for Workforce Stability and Efficiency in the Franchise Industry
Consistency and customer satisfaction have long been the cornerstones of success in retail services. From fitness to food, front-line employees and store-level management are critical to delivering a positive customer experience, which in turn translates to...