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Successfully Navigating Inbound Franchising in the United States
Scaling internationally is equal parts exciting and daunting for businesses, and franchise companies are no exception. Indeed, the who, what, when, where, and even the why of international scaling can take years to refine. This article will distill some of the key...
How AI is Impacting the Franchising Industry
Even outside of industries and business sectors that promote technological advancements, we’re beginning to hear more and more about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will impact our lives. For most consumers, AI and machine learning tools and resources are...
Connect with potential franchise owners looking for more than financial rewards
Many people decide to pursue franchise ownership before they choose the specific business their franchise will be focused on. They’re attracted to the industry because of the freedom and opportunity the franchise model offers. They want to be their own boss, set their...
A Franchisee’s Guide to Evaluating and Choosing Small Business Vendors and Suppliers
For newly minted franchisees and small business owners, the grand opening and launch of a new venture can be an exciting but overwhelming time. But once the dust settles and the fanfare dies down, it’s time to get down to the day-to-day duties of running a business of...
Franchising, the next ten years
Franchising has long been a cornerstone of the American economy, offering unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. As we look ahead to the next ten years, the U.S. franchising landscape is poised to undergo significant changes, driven...
Socratic Wisdom: Franchisee’s Power in Self-Awareness
"Know thyself." - Socrates As a franchise owner, your self-awareness is the compass guiding your leadership. It involves an understanding of one's strengths and weaknesses, coupled with an accurate perception of the impact on others. This attribute is not...
How to Build, Nurture, and Maintain a Unique Corporate Culture in the Competitive World of Franchising…
With more than 4,000 franchise concepts on the market today, the struggle to recruit qualified entrepreneurial candidates and close new deals on awarded units and territories is more competitive than ever before. For franchise sales organizations, whose job is to...
Unlocking the Employee Success Code: The Art of Personal Career Maps
Imagine this: When I recently caught up with John, the president of a large manufacturing company, he dropped a bombshell when he told me, "We don't create a career plan for every employee. Who has the time? The smarter people figure out how to get ahead here....
Addressing Five Essential ESG Questions for Franchise Companies
In recent years, “ESG” has become a ubiquitous term in corporate America. However, ESG is not a new concept and has been around for decades. Examples of ESG-based policies can be found in stakeholders’ actions associated with the civil rights movement in ‘60s, the...
Capture and Expand Your Franchise Culture with PR
The average American spends more than a third of his or her time at work. That means that a company’s work-life balance and a willingness to care for and support their employees have become more important in recent years. Especially if you want to attract and retain...