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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 became a franchise owner 12 years ago. And 5 years after that, I became a franchise consultant. I’ve built […]
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It’s a familiar idea that shows up often in movies and TV shows: the corporate employee who decides in the […]
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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 second 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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With layoffs hitting record levels, I’ve been meeting a lot of candidates who’ve just lost their jobs. Others are worn […]
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Are you ready to buy a franchise? The answer depends on several factors. You need to be ready from a […]
"To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions." Benjamin Franklin
If you’re a professional in your 50s (or even your mid- to late 40s), you’re probably starting to think about […]
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