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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. When we...
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.