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  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,...

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...

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...

By Evan Hackel What is your training like today? I am willing to wager that you are training your franchise owners and their employees to use point-of-sale terminals, inventory management systems and product displays right? And you probably also train them to provide...

If I were to tell you communication wasn't necessary, you wouldn't believe me. I believe franchises that communicate well internally perform well externally in the real world and succeed. And the opposite is true. Franchises with poor internal communication are likely...

  As we look toward 2025, the franchising and home services industries continue to thrive and adapt. This sector is becoming an increasingly attractive area of opportunity for both aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals, offering innovative pathways...

The call came in just after midnight—“a commercial structure fire, fully involved.” As I arrived on the scene, the plan seemed clear: attack the seat of the fire to protect the neighboring businesses and contain the blaze. But then, everything changed as the fire shot...

The new year is a perfect time to refocus on health and wellness. Post-pandemic health consciousness continues to hold steady — to the tune of nearly $6.8 trillion in 2024 — meaning more people are paying attention to the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including...

By David Dunsmuir The difficulties of the financial market’s effects on retirement savings, and the need to stay active even after leaving employment are two issues that concern many older Americans who are nearing retirement age.  Many retirees enjoy their newly...

By Jeff Salter Franchising can combine the best of both worlds: it provides franchisees with the opportunity to become business owners, while the franchisor’s proven business model works as a roadmap to help ensure success. But the fact that a franchise has multiple...

In a time-deficient world, convenience and quality can no longer be mutually exclusive. Fast-casual franchises have emerged as a recognizable force in the dining industry, offering fresh, prepared-on-the-spot meals without the long wait times once chained to eating...

The majority of employees spend the best part of adulthood in a professional setting. It is a big commitment and since the way one feels about their job can impact other areas of their personal life, it is important to find a working environment that promotes employee...

By Evan Hackel Almost every franchise system has a very good system to onboard new franchisees. It's just as essential that franchisees onboard new employees effectively, and unfortunately, this does not have the same level of attention and the effectiveness is thus...

By Bill McPherson For many entrepreneurs, one of the draws in joining a well-established franchise is that the business model and processes are already laid out and have proven to work well at other locations. Instead of coming up with a unique idea that may or may...