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For more than 20 years, I climbed the corporate ladder in a Fortune 50 company. I gained all the trappings […]
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If you’re serious about franchise ownership, you’ll eventually get to the due diligence phase, when it’s time to get down […]
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I recently met with a candidate who’d been relying on AI for his franchise selection process. He told me he’d […]
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Twelve years ago, I made the best career decision of my life. I bought into an area developer contract with […]
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Because a lot of my franchise candidates are current or former corporate executives, they tend to have very strategic mindsets. […]
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This is the final post in a 4-part series about real-life situations faced by franchise candidates I’ve helped. Some details […]
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My franchise consulting business tends to attract a particular type of candidate, but lately I’m seeing a change. My typical […]
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When I meet with franchise candidates, one of their biggest questions is often how to buy a franchise that fits […]
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Feel like you should pick up a second source of income, just in case? You’re not alone. According to the […]
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I write often about franchise fit: matching your experience, resources, and goals to the right franchise business. Finding your fit […]
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