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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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People often ask me why I chose franchising over traditional entrepreneurship. My top reason: franchising comes with business support. Traditional […]
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I didn’t become an executive franchisee to work another full-time job. By definition, executive franchising isn’t about full-time employment. It’s […]
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Last week, I shared 5 must-ask questions to help you evaluate any franchise you’re thinking about purchasing. This week’s post […]
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If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you may have noticed that we post a lot about executive-model […]
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Almost every American has done business with a franchise. On the fast-food front alone, nearly 80 percent of Americans eat […]
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Franchisees have vision. In our experience here at The Empowered Franchisee, people who purchase franchises have an eye on the […]
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In the corporate world, labor is usually a company’s biggest operational expense. The same is true in the franchise industry. […]
Like any business, franchising comes with costs. Some are startup costs, while others fund the ongoing operation of the business. […]
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