Not every great franchise has been around for 30 years.Some of today's biggest brands were once the new kid on the block.Whether you're looking at an emerging brand or an established one, the questions don't really change.?? Do you believe in the leadership??? Is the business model sound??? Do the ...
Read MoreWhen many people think about franchising, one of the first industries that comes to mind is Food & Beverage—and for good reason.From the morning coffee run to dinner with family, food is part of our daily routine. That constant demand has fueled innovation across the franchise landscape, ...
Read MoreOver the next 60 days, both my wife and I turn 40. And yes, I'm told 40 is the new 20, so I'm rolling with it. ??This past year has been one of growth and change for us. My wife pursued a dream she'd carried for years, went back to school in her mid-30s, became a certified teacher, and was recently ...
Read MoreWhen most people explore franchise ownership, they focus on getting started.What industry?What investment level?What brand?Those are important questions.But there's another question that deserves just as much attention:What does success look like when it's time to exit?The best franchise owners ...
Read MoreMost people fall in love with the idea of entrepreneurship.Far fewer fall in love with the work.When people first explore business ownership, it's easy to picture the freedom, flexibility, and financial rewards that can come with it. What often gets overlooked is what happens between Day 1 and ...
Read MoreI recently spoke with a candidate who had spent months researching opportunities.Every time we found something that fit, there was one small issue.The territory wasn't perfect.The industry wasn't perfect.The timing wasn't perfect.The investment wasn't perfect.Eventually, I asked a simple ...
Read MoreThe story of women in franchising has moved from inspiring… to transformational.Today, women represent roughly **30% of all franchise owners in the U.S.** Up significantly from about **20.5% just a decade ago.**And what stands out even more?Women are not only entering franchising in greater ...
Read MoreMay is Military Appreciation Month.And one thing I’ve always believed is this:Military families already possess many of the traits people spend years trying to develop.Discipline.Resilience.Leadership under pressure.The ability to adapt when circumstances change overnight.Service members and ...
Read MoreOne thing I’ve learned in franchising:The strongest concepts are not always the loudest.Some of the most enduring brands are built on consistency, necessity, and long-term relevance.They may not be the trendiest. They may not be getting all the attention. But they solve real problems, serve real ...
Read MoreWhen people begin exploring franchising, one of the biggest challenges is knowing where to start.There are thousands of franchise opportunities across countless industries, investment levels, and business models. Trying to navigate all of that alone can quickly become overwhelming.That’s where ...
Read MoreI’m in Louisville this week working with a franchisee as they open their doors—and this is easily one of the best parts of what I get to do.Seeing someone step into their business, in real time, operating, leading, figuring things out… it’s different than anything you can talk through on a ...
Read MoreIt’s human nature to compare.We look at others—friends, family, colleagues—and measure where we are against where they seem to be. Their careers, their businesses, their lifestyle. And often, without realizing it, we start to question our own path.There’s a well-known idea that “comparison is the ...
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