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It’s the simple truth: a franchise is a big purchase. The cost is often similar to (or even more than) […]
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If you’ve been watching the economic news over the last few weeks, you may be feeling a bit like a […]
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When I talk with people about franchising, I often find that they have misconceptions about what it takes to buy […]
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Happy 2024, friends! As we begin a new year, it’s an exciting time to look ahead. Last year was a […]
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If you’ve been following this blog or just researching franchises on your own, you probably know about the Franchise Disclosure […]
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When I first created The Empowered Franchisee, my candidates fit a certain profile. They were all corporate executives in their […]
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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: franchising truly does have something for everyone. The industry is incredibly […]
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If you’re like most of the candidates who approach us, you’re ready to quit your day job–or you’re at least […]
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Would you retire early if you had the chance? Most people would say yes. So what’s stopping you? Money? Uncertainty […]
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After several years of lows, higher interest rates have arrived. In March, the Federal Reserve approved its first interest-rate increase […]
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