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Why Franchising is Still the Best Choice
The business model of franchising is one that continues to be relevant no matter the time or challenge. Franchising allows the prospective business owner the opportunity to get into business for themselves, but not by themselves. The franchisor develops a brand with...
Reasons to Choose an Automotive Franchise as Your Next Investment
If you are someone considering franchise investment, an automotive franchise may be the right road. These franchises offer a fantastic opportunity to step into a stable, lucrative industry. Statistics tell us that if you’re reading these words, your household most...
4 Daily Habits to Keep Your Youthful Curiosity
Opening your new franchise is exciting, and the amount of learning in a short period keeps a new franchise owner engaged. So how do you keep your enthusiasm after the second or third year? The systems you and your team designed are working, your business is providing...
Great Players Have Great Coaches
This is a fun time of year for sports fans: Baseball is in the playoffs, Hockey is starting a new season and we have both college as well as professional football. What is the common thread among all of them?
Why Surveying Your Franchise Owners Is a Key to Franchise Success
Would you like your franchisees to feel more engaged and valued by your organization? Would you like them to know that their suggestions and ideas are being heard and are making a difference? If you would like to reach those goals – and I believe that you would – I...
Necessity Breeds Innovation: New Opportunities in QSR and Fast Casual Dining
For anyone considering owning a restaurant franchise, right now is great time to put those plans in place and move forward. Perhaps no industry was impacted more in its day-to-day operations than restaurants. But through adversity comes change and many in the sector...
Things to Consider Before Becoming a Franchisee – Catherine Monson
Franchising gives people the opportunity to get into business for themselves: giving them the opportunity to control their own destiny, become their own boss, build wealth for their families, create economic growth, create jobs and make a difference in their local...
Treat Yourself – Franchises that Hit the Sweet Spot
America’s got to eat — and the food service industry is ever evolving to meet the tastes of the public.
Lean, Nimble and Successful
In almost any profession or major human endeavor we can analyze, there is a substantial benefit to being able to react and make changes fast and be where you need to be positioned for your best outcome. That counts for franchises as much as any other category.
6 Reasons Why Franchisees Need Systems Beyond the Operations Manual
In 1989, Stephen R. Covey published the famous book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." Since then, it has sold more than 40 million copies in 40 languages. So why is a book about personal habits in an article about business systems? The answer is simple; the...
How to Create a Great Onboarding Plan for Your Franchise
The benefits of offering excellent onboarding to new employees are now well documented and well known. Employees who have gone through an effective onboarding process:
Putting ESSER Funds to Good Use: 5 Ways to Create Cleaner Environments for Students and Teachers While Returning Back to School
Funding is often the biggest obstacle in the way of schools when it comes to enhancing the learning environment beyond the basics.
Franchising’s moral hazard
Moral hazard is a term used by economists to describe the greater likelihood that someone will take risks if they are subsequently not liable for those risks.
Franchising Provides Excellent Opportunities for Veterans
While franchising provides an excellent opportunity to own a small business, it’s an especially good opportunity for veterans. That’s because veterans, through their military experience, have developed qualities including analytical and leadership skills, discipline,...
The home care service industry needs a technology revolution
It’s no secret that technology has improved the way we shop, bank, drive and communicate. Even in the medical field, technology has improved the way we are diagnosed, treated and receive updates from our doctors.
The Race to Place: How the Boomer Gen is Birthing More Business
From this year to 2030, the U.S. assisted living facility market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.48% says grandviewresearch.com. This population has an estimated 71.6 million people, only surpassed by the millennial generation. The need for better living...
Communication is Everything – 8 Actions Lead to Success
Effective communication between franchise owners and their team is critical for success. You, franchise owner, are your team's leader. They look to you for answers, inspiration, and expectations. Therefore, it's your responsibility to learn how to communicate...
Overcoming Fear Of Success
The three big fears I work with franchise candidates to overcome are:
Why Telling Your Story Adds Depth to Your Franchise Training
If you were creating a historical overview training program for Apple, would you forget to mention Steve Jobs? If you were designing training for Walmart sales associates, would you forget to mention Sam Walton – the visionary company founder? And if you were training...
How to spot an undervalued franchise
It’s not often that buying a franchise is described as getting a bargain. Typically, buying a franchise costs more at first than setting-up an independent business, but this is usually offset by improved cash flow, faster achievement of breakeven, more...