Hi there,Here's what I see all the time: someone gets excited about a franchise opportunity, so they call a business attorney to review the documents. Makes sense, right?Not really.Look, a business lawyer might be fantastic at what they do. Contracts...

Hi there,I hate to be the bearer of bad news-especially if like me, you live in the Northern part of the US, but winter is coming. That means some businesses slow down. Plus, as an added bonus, energy costs tend to increase. And?And I have some ideas...

Hi there,Here's something a lot of people don't know about. An E-2 Visa.The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa offers a compelling path for foreign entrepreneurs to live and work in the U.S. It's actually pretty cool. And it creates new jobs!Learn more here A...

Hi there,The first time I heard my dad speak to a group of downsized middle managers and executives I was blown away. Not by his speaking skills-because I knew he was a good speaker.It was because of the way he explained franchising. It was unique (t...

Hi there,Why are there so many HVAC franchises?Are that many furnaces broken?No. The answer is included in the article I wrote for one of my strategic partners, Franchise Direct:"The growth of the HVAC franchise industry is the result of converging t...

Hi there,You're deep in the franchise buying journey. You’ve analyzed the market, your finances, and have poured over the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) until your eyes glazed over. And while these steps are essential, the most critical piece of...

Hi there,Let's see how good you are. When you think of "The Colonel," is this the guy you're referring to?I thought so. Good job! It's a pretty great story, right. Next on the hit parade, did you know I have all sorts of free calculators on my websit...

Hi there,With all the "Top Franchises" lists out there these days, you'd think there would be some commonality. Some things that every top franchise business opportunity has. Well, there are! Go here to see what the top franchises have in common Next...

Hi there!Searching for a franchise to own can feel overwhelming.One day you're excited about a restaurant concept, the next you're questioning everything about food service. Sound familiar?Here's the reality: finding the right franchise isn't about p...

Hi there!Let's talk about location. Your potential franchise location?So, you've found the perfect franchise concept, but here's the hard truth:Even the strongest brand can fail in the wrong location. Understanding location dynamics could save you fr...