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
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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
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
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
Franchise Investors Say The Darndest Things!
This past week Mitch and his wife, Laura, had a franchise consultation with me. They are in their mid-thirties and
What Are The Best Smartphone Apps For Travel?
It’s overwhelming the number of travel apps to choose from for my smartphone. The range covers everything from how to
Being Captain of Your Ship
Currently two things inspire me. The first is my upcoming Viking River Cruise on the Danube River. The second is
Time Waits for No Man
This week is a big deal to me because it really drives home the point that “Time waits for no
How Do You Spend Your Spare Time?
Yesterday was International Women’s Day. As a franchise advisor, I have the honor and privilege of dealing with talented, intelligent
Here Are The Three Ways to Create Wealth
A few years ago, I realized that there are only three methods to create wealth, Real estate Stock market Business
What Would You Do With $150K in Free Cash Flow Each Year From a Business Investment?
When people engage me as their franchise advisor, the first step is to develop their franchise business model. The owner’s
The Secret to Choosing the Right Franchise for You
There are approximately 4,000 franchise opportunities to choose from. So, how do you choose the best one for you? First
