What exactly is a Franchise?
There are national chains like Kroger grocery stores and Walgreens drug stores but they aren’t franchises. Most franchises like Subway
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In HIGH demand: Eco-friendly Franchises!
One of the hottest categories in franchising is ECO-FRIENDLY or GREEN businesses. These franchise opportunities are found across many industries.
Take the Trash Out and All Your Junk, Too!
When my husband and me downsized, one junk hauler made three separate trips to remove MASSIVE piles of stuff from
Good Businesses That Are Good For Children
What’s exciting are the SPORTS FRANCHISES that can MAKE both A DIFFERENCE AND A DOLLAR for the business owner. Most
Painting Pays and Pays and Pays
“Steady Eddie” franchises are businesses that are consistently IN DEMAND. They weather the ups and downs of the economy, the
Pay Attention To What Pays
There probably isn’t a more “boring” business for me to recommend to someone than a cleaning franchise – UNTIL –
Restoration Franchises Thrive In Any Economy!
During the Covid shutdowns, we learned which businesses thrived in a down economy and which are sensitive to economic cycle
Thought About Vending?
Don’t we all have the memory of putting a coin in a bubble gum machine and getting a big pink
Real Estate-related Franchises Are IT!
Given the uncertainty of our economy and the largely out-of-favor stock market, real estate-related franchises are getting A LOT of
Small Business Isn’t SMALL
Yesterday we celebrated Small Business as a nation. My message for you is this: Small Business Isn’t SMALL! It continues
Where’s Franchising Growing Now?
A lot of growth in franchising is coming from personal services. This is why I have a LOVE AFFAIR with
Beauty + Business Skills = BIG BUCKS!!!
Aside from fast food, leading the growth in franchising is Personal Services. This is a broad franchise category, and I’m
Signs You Are Ready To Make A Career Change
Are these feelings familiar? Are you burned out by your job? Are you fed up with your pay constraints? Are
You Will Enjoy This Case Study About A CEO Who Becomes A Business Coach
I love sharing the stories of those who quit the corporate world to pursue the rewards and opportunities of self-employment.
what do you plan to do with the money generated by your business?
What factors do franchisors consider when five financially qualified people compete for the same territory? What motivates a person to
From the Fortune 500 to the Air Force to Franchises
Where are you in your professional journey? If you are like me, your career wasn’t a straight line from college
Winning The Triple Crown Of Business Ownership
The Triple Crown races have begun, and Rich Strike’s historic triumph in the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago was simply
What Does The Term Franchise Fee Mean
What is the definition of a Franchise Fee? It is a one-time fee paid to a franchise in order to
May The Fourth Be With You!
Today is a day to celebrate everything Star Wars. 🚀 Why? The phrase “May the Fourth Be With You” became
Business Owners Have Unique Insurance Needs
On Monday, I had a fascinating chat with Carter James of Northwestern Mutual. It never occurred to me that an
Here Are The 2022 Franchise 500® Rankings
What are the hottest franchises right now? That’s a frequent question I get. For the casual inquirer, I refer them
Anna, Make Your Travels As Smooth As Possible
Have you ever planned a big trip? There are lots of details to consider, research, and decide. After preparing for
