Expert Advice

By Jeff Salter As Baby Boomers continue to retire, it comes as no surprise to anyone in the home care industry that owning a senior care franchise can be one of the more profitable and fulfilling business opportunities an entrepreneur can pursue. With a relatively...

The senior care market is undergoing a significant transformation driven by demographic shifts, changing healthcare preferences, and advancements in technology. As the global population ages, the demand for senior care services is skyrocketing, creating a burgeoning...

Information security should always be a top concern for any franchisee. Protecting your clients and the franchise’s sensitive information is important and most franchisees take information security seriously when it comes to digital documents and cybersecurity...

By Jad Buckman There are several reasons why a person may choose to join a franchise instead of starting a business from scratch. Franchises allow you to skip the trial-and-error phase, get business advice from subject matter experts and be part of a network of peers....

  Many US companies see Australia as a logical market to move into as it has a stable economy, speaks a slightly different version of English, and consume similar products to those manufactured and marketed in the USA. The big difference is you need to remember...

I was recently asked, what is the most important question to ask if you want to determine if a franchise is a good investment? The answer to me was so clear from my experience as a franchisor and as a consultant. The ultimate question is . . .  What percentage of your...

Congratulations! You've made it through the franchise matching and franchisor due diligence processes, and you're ready to hang your franchise brand's shingle and get started in your new business. Focus on productive habits during the first 90 days. Create a 90-day...

When you think of franchising, what comes to mind? For many, the image conjured up may be one of fast-food restaurants with cookie-cutter appearances, pushy sales tactics, and franchisees who feel taken advantage of. It's an image that has, unfortunately, become all...

Let’s say that some of your franchisees who own single locations are eager to own two, three or more. Or maybe some of your franchisees who already own three or more units want to own even more – maybe a lot more. That sounds like a wonderful opportunity to expand...