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As a franchise consultant, I often encounter the misconception that franchise ownership is only for millionaires. It’s true that some […]
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The American economy is dynamic. New industries appear seemingly overnight in response to technological breakthroughs or consumer trends. And whole […]
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Franchising is a business proposition. To be successful at it, you need hard business skills: marketing, sales, financial management, and […]
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Franchisors generally come in two sizes: national brands and regional brands. In January, I covered the pros and cons of […]
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Franchisors generally come in two sizes: national brands and regional brands. In January, I covered the pros and cons of […]
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Though the current number of women leading Fortune 500 companies is at an all-time high, it’s still disappointingly low. Just […]
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Franchising is a thriving, vibrant industry. Even in 2020, when a pandemic hobbled the economy and shuttered many businesses, the […]
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When you’re evaluating franchisors, you have to wade through a lot of information. You might feel like new terminology is […]
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I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about how to manage risk as a franchisee. I think those are […]
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." --Steve Jobs
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend–a good time to be grateful for the people and things we love. For me, that starts […]
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