As you look at the different franchise opportunities available these days, there's something you need to do when it comes time to do your research. And you're not going to like it.I want you to find franchisees that aren't happy.Now, I realize that b...

I met Shelly Sun back in 2007, when as a young franchisor, she was participating in a franchise brokerage conference. (Disclosure: I'm a recovering franchise broker.) Anyhow... Not long after Shelly did a (very powerful and super-impressive) pre...

I met Shelly Sun back in 2007, when as a young franchisor, she was participating in a franchise brokerage conference. (Disclosure: I'm a recovering franchise broker.) Anyhow...Not long after Shelly did a (very powerful and super-impressive) presentat...

Greetings!I'd like to use your smarts for something, and it will only take about a minute.As you know, I focus on making sure people who are buying a franchise don't lose their money. But in order for me to do that, these folks need to find me. The f...

When was the last time you traveled?As you ponder that, I just did. I actually flew on a plane. Let me tell you why.Vegas Baby!The reason I flew was to speak at Lexicon Vegas, one of the first in-person conferences held anywhere in a long time. I was...

When was the last time you traveled?As you ponder that, I just did. I actually flew on a plane. Let me tell you why.Vegas Baby!The reason I flew was to speak at Lexicon Vegas, one of the first in-person conferences held anywhere in a long time. I was...

What's the first thing that comes to mind?Note: if you're going through one of those "I suck at everything" phases...you know, if you're in a serious rut and you're feeling sorry for yourself, you don't get a pass here. And it's not because I don't f...

Late-Breaking Ketchup News...Packets of ketchup...those little foil packets you get with food to-go, are in super-short supply. I'm serious.From Today.com:"Ketchup has always been a staple condiment for Americans, but since the pandemic forced many r...

It's the most amazing thing I've ever seen! I "promise."Check it out.____________________________________________A few years ago, I read about some new software that could “match” prospective franchise owners to “the right franchise**.”** Right. Just...

Have you ever researched a franchise?If so, great. I hope you learned how to do it from me. Why?Because no one knows how to do franchise research as well as I do. I'm serious. That said, here are 10 must-ask questions to ask the franchise development...