How Franchisors Drive Customers To You
After franchise candidates ask financial questions, next is, “How do I get customers?” Getting customers is a combination of both
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Franchise Exit Strategies – What Are They?
When I advise people on franchises, we focus a lot on selecting THE right business investment for them. We also
What are growth strategies for franchisees?
Once someone becomes a franchise business owner, the first goal is to break even and generate positive cash flow. After
I’m A New Franchisee: Now What?
The answer to “Now What?” is franchise Training and Support. These services kick in once a franchise candidate signs a
What Is Meet-The-Team-Day?
It has nothing to do with sports. It is related to business. It is specifically related to franchised businesses. The
See Both Sides of the Franchise Coin
Let’s say you are interested in learning about a franchise. You don’t want to get “sold” by a sales rep
How Do Franchisers Assess Someone For Their Opportunity?
The franchise granting process is referred to as the Franchise Discovery Process. This is how a franchise candidate learns about
Know Where To Dig For Gold!
Part of every franchise discovery process is receiving the Franchise Disclosure Document or FDD. FDDs are goldmines of information about
Franchise Jargon – Are You a Zee or a Zor?
When I joined the military, I had to learn a lot of jargon – FAST. Confusion was rampant until I
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
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
Franchise Spotlight & Tips
It’s All About The Business Model
People like fantasizing about the type of business they hope to have one day. Continue dreaming! My recommendation to you
Franchise Spotlight & Tips
Aligning To Your Wealth And Income Goals
Currently, in Augusta, Georgia, it is hot and humid. My vitality is sapped by the first 1,000 steps of my
Franchise Spotlight & Tips
Taking the Guesswork Out of Business Startup
It’s incredible how many franchises are seeing record-breaking growth. How can this be in the face of rising interest rates,
Franchise Spotlight & Tips
Franchises are BIG!!! They Are Really BIG!!!
One of my favorite characters to quote is Barney from “The Andy Griffith Show.” In one episode, Barney tells Andy
Private Equity’s Love Affair With Franchises
It seems evident that the long-term love affair between private equity and franchises will continue. The business strategy that makes
Did You Know There’s Money In Trash?
As the old adage goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Here are some fascinating facts about the waste
Did You Know There Are Environmentally-Friendly Franchises?
A common question people ask me is, “Are there any green franchises?” Unfortunately, no financially feasible solar panel or electric
Here Are Three Ways To Generate Wealth
People often ask me to help them establish a bridge to retirement. Vish is the name of one of the
Have You Heard About This Wharton MBA Who Invested in Laundromats?
After multiple professional achievements in business operations, sales, business development, and entrepreneurship, Raj S. is hitting the spin cycle on
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
