Pet Butler’s Smyrna, Georgia Franchise Gets a New Owner

New Post From The Franchise King® Pet Butler has new ownership in Smyrna, Georgia. Scott Cockrell now owns the local franchise. He’s stepping into a business that’s already earned the trust of pet owners across the community. Key Takeaways Scott Cock...

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Jul 20, 2026
What to Know Before You Seek Franchise Business Financing

New Post From The Franchise King® By Mandy Bradshaw Sponsored post Buying a franchise can be exciting because you’re not starting completely from scratch. There’s already a brand, a business model, a system, and a path that others have followed befor...

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Jul 13, 2026
5 Questions You Should Never Ask a Franchise Lawyer

New Post From The Franchise King® Hiring a franchise lawyer before you buy a franchise is one of the smartest moves you can make. Not hiring one is always a mistake. But here’s something most franchise buyers don’t understand. Franchise lawyers answe...

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Jul 07, 2026
Franchise ‘Research’ is Becoming Too Easy

New Post From The Franchise King® Thanks to the internet-and as of late, AI, franchise research is becoming way too easy. But, is it really “research” that today’s aspiring franchise owners are doing? Let’s find out. Key Takeaways Easy franchise rese...

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Jun 23, 2026
Are There Too Many Coffee Franchises?

New Post From The Franchise King® I just spent the last 5 minutes online searching for “coffee franchises.” I found close to 50 of them. 50 DIFFERENT coffee franchise opportunities you can own in the US. Seems like a lot, right? Let’s find out. Key T...

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Jun 15, 2026
How Multi-Unit Franchisees Scale From One Store to Ten

New Post From The Franchise King® Owning one franchise location is an accomplishment. Owning ten is a completely different business. That said, the skills that make you a great franchisee behind the counter won’t build a portfolio of profitable store...

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Jun 11, 2026
25 Years of Franchise Quotes From The Franchise King

New Post From The Franchise King® In my 25 years in franchising, I’ve written thousands of articles and have been interviewed hundreds of times. Both have included a lot of my franchise quotes. That said, if you’re thinking about buying a franchise-o...

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Jun 08, 2026
Not By Yourself

Hi there!This week, I want to give you a reminder about what owning a franchise gets you. As opposed to trying to start AND run a business all by yourself. For starters, nobody succeeds alone in business.Franchising surrounds you with support systems...

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Jun 05, 2026
Your Exit

Hi there,Having an exit strategy doesn't mean you expect to fail in your franchise business. On the contrary, knowing where you're going sets you up for success.In my experience, an exit strategy is the last thing on an aspiring franchisees mind. But...

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Apr 16, 2026
Does This Mean Anything?

Hi there,I shared this on LinkedIn, and it's important. Does One Successful Franchisee in One Location Mean Anything?A successful franchise in one location doesn’t guarantee success in yours. In reality, you need to understand YOUR&nbs...

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Apr 02, 2026
Don't Rely on THESE Franchisees

Hi there,When you're doing your research on a franchise opportunity you like, it's tempting to pick up the phone to call franchisees your franchise representative at headquarters sent you contact information for. But, if you ONLY call them, you're ma...

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Mar 26, 2026
Free Franchise Discovery Day Survival Guide

Hi there, Getting invited to a Franchise Discovery Day is exciting. It means you've made it through the initial screening process and the franchisor wants to meet you face-to-face. But here's what most people don't realize going in.Discovery Day isn'...

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Feb 25, 2026