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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...
The Critical Role of Training in Franchising
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...
Fears Manifest as Logic
Fear is a natural part of the human experience, particularly when faced with the prospect of a major life change. For those investigating franchise opportunities, fear often doesn’t appear as raw emotion. Instead, it takes on the form of “logic.” Statements like:...
Top Ten Strategies for Improving Communications in Your Franchise System By Evan Hackel
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...
Franchising and Home Services in 2025: Key Trends and Predictions
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...
Life Happens, Leadership Responds: 4 Steps to Franchise Success by Conquering the Uncontrollable
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...
New Year, New Business: Fitness Franchises that Fit Your Passion
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...
The Evolving Landscape of Franchise Public Relations: Trends and Insights
Franchise businesses have always had a unique position in the business world. With their blend of standardized offerings and decentralized operations, franchises represent both the challenges and opportunities of managing a brand across multiple locations. Public...
Close the Retirement Savings Gap by Becoming a Franchise Owner
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...