It’s all over the news; business owners are struggling, the economy is failing. With the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affecting everyone, some questions business-minded people have, “Is this really the right time to franchise a...
As I was enjoying my Iced Café Americano at a well-known coffee chain one afternoon with my best buddies, one of them said, “You know, I’ve been thinking of easy ways to invest my money and I’m pretty sure franchising this...
Thinking of starting your franchise business? Franchising is a business opportunity in which the owner (franchisor) of a product, service, or method obtains distribution through affiliated dealers (franchisees). By becoming a...
Pete had been working for the same company for 15 years. Unexpectedly, his company offered him a voluntary payout for years served and a prorated bonus to retire early. Pete felt like this was a pretty good deal and that he...
When looking at the franchise industry as a whole, fitness is a strong performer. This sector is in the midst of an expansion. Health club memberships have grown by over 26 percent since 2009 and now nearly one out of every five...
Your brain wants your life to be predictable. Your emotions want your life to be stable. But stability and predictability are, interestingly, how you stay stuck and...
“Success” isn’t just having lots of money. Many people with lots of money have horribly unhappy and radically imbalanced lives. Success is continuously improving who you are, how you live, how you serve, and how you...
There are several thousand franchises out there, and one third of all franchises are food. Why? Simple: Everyone needs to eat - multiple times a day. That creates a huge market. But all brands are not created equally. So how do...
Owning a business provides many lifestyle benefits as well: You’re free to make your own schedule You’re free to take vacations whenever you want You’ve the freedom to take care of your family’s needs as they arise You...