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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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For the most part, the candidates we work with at The Empowered Franchisee are ready and eager to buy a […]
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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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What makes a good franchise candidate? Leadership experience, solid financials, a willingness to take calculated risks–those are all key traits […]
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If you want your franchise to be a success, you need to build a service-oriented business. Research backs this up. […]
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In my opinion, executive franchise ownership is a pretty sweet deal. Executive franchisees get all the excitement and freedom of […]
Last week, I explained why finding your why is the first and most important step in the franchising process. If […]
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Candidates sometimes come to me with a plan to buy an existing franchise. Regardless of how they found out about […]
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Some of the franchise candidates who contact me are trapped in an illusion: they think there’s a perfect time to […]
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