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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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After several years of lows, higher interest rates have arrived. In March, the Federal Reserve approved its first interest-rate increase […]
Dave answers frequently asked questions about franchising
Last week, Dave visited the Adapt Wealth podcast to talk about franchising – and why it’s about so much more […]
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What’s your retirement plan? For some people, a conventional retirement is the ultimate goal. They plan to stop working and […]
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At The Empowered Franchisee, we see the impact of changes in the economy and the world. Big disruptions have a […]
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In the franchise world, many people using the terms executive franchise ownership and absentee (or semi-absentee) franchise ownership interchangeably. I […]
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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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