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...
Hi there,So, you invest $150,000 + into a franchise business, and you expect your franchisor to help you. A lot. I would too.At minimum, this is what they should do for you._______________________________________Next, last week, I had a poll question...
Hi there,I have one question for you-and one question only.Is the ongoing chaos with tariffs, the stock market, and other assorted things influencing your decision to buy a franchise or any type of business this year?Please reply with your answer. I'...
Hi there,Looking back on my 24 years in franchising, I think only one...or maybe two of my clients paid cash for the franchise they purchased. Everyone else got a loan of some sort. With that in mind, if you end up buying a franchise, I imagine you'l...
Hello!Let's talk about the SBA. I'm not sure you're aware of this, but the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a significant role in promoting and supporting franchising. How?In a nutshell, the SBA provides essential resources, financing o...
Hi there,Yesterday, I sent you some information on a new thing I started. My Personal, Risk-Lowering Franchise Evaluations are designed to help you determine if the franchise you're looking to potentially buy is a good one for you. But I forgot some...
Hi there. Let's cut to the chase."I sure hope the franchise I'm thinking of buying is a good one." Did you catch it?Did you catch the word, "hope" in there? Well, I don't know about you, but "hoping" something will work out doesn't sound like a well-...
Hi there,When it comes to choosing a franchise to buy, your passion for something shouldn't dictate your choice in a franchise opportunity. Your top skills, dominant personality traits and financial situation should. For example, if you're a "fo...
Hi there!It's been a rough few days. The stock market is going crazy. Things are unsettling. And it's self-induced. So now what?Heck, I don't know. I'm not a financial analyst. But I know this. Nothing stays the same-bad or good. In my case, since I...
