SponsoredHi there,You don't need to own a coffee shop to be known as the place for locals to meetup. There are other options. Like thisPersonally, I always thought it would be cool to own a place where everyone in town visits a lot. You?Have a great...

Hi there!Buying a franchise is a big deal. That's because you may be about to invest a lot of your hard earned money in a business venture that doesn't have a 100% predictable outcome.That's why I created a list of questions to ask yourself before yo...

Hi there,What were some of your favorite books as a kid/teenager?Do you remember the ones that had an impact on you? What were they?(You are welcome to hit reply and tell me)For me, as a teenager, Stephen King's books impacted me the most. He's such...

Hi there,It took me awhile, but I've decided to do it. I've decided to come up with a few inflation busters...some inexpensive, yet extremely useful franchise and small business related products that anyone can afford. especially in these expansive t...

Hi there,This new warning comes courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).It's about hidden fees that franchisors charge, not penalizing franchisees who complain to government agencies about their franchisor-and more. The FTC is really putting t...

Hi there!Although I generally don't recommend getting your hands on a Franchise Disclosure Document before you need it, there are a few cases in which it's worth it.For example, if the the folks at franchise headquarters are delaying sending it to yo...

Hi there,I wanted to take a look at some of the trends shaping the food and beverage industry, and I came upon an interesting report. Here's one of the hottest trends that bears watching:Local Goes Global"Our fifth top food trend is based on local in...

Hi there!I think you'd agree that it's expensive to dine out. And it doesn't feel like it's getting any better. Think about it.You get excited to get out of the house to go "somewhere" to eat. You get there.The restaurant is short-staffed. The food i...

Hi there,If you become the owner of a franchise, you'll be invited to attend yearly franchise conventions. And they are must-attend events. Not because your franchisor requires it (although some of them do).But because you’ll be able to meet and netw...

Hi there,This week features 3 franchise ownership tips and an announcement of a free, helpful event that takes place next week. The tips-pitfalls to avoid:As good as franchising is, it also has its own set of challenges and risks. These can affect yo...