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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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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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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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Franchising is a thriving, vibrant industry. Even in 2020, when a pandemic hobbled the economy and shuttered many businesses, the […]
Franchising is a big decision. And while I’ve said many times that I think it’s the best career move I’ve […]
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I believe franchising has a key advantage over traditional entrepreneurship. With franchising, […]
The U.S. franchise economy is diverse, covering 29 industries and 226 sub-sectors of the economy. As you might expect, such […]
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If you want to be a franchise owner, you need to evaluate your franchise options. But did you know that […]
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