Franchisee Failures Suck. Here’s How to Reduce Them.

New Post From The Franchise King® I know a lot about franchisee failures. It’s terrible when they happen. In my 25 years in franchising, I’ve watched good people lose their savings. Even their retirement funds. And I’ve heard of marriages dissolving....

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Mar 20, 2026
How to Evaluate a Franchise Leadership Team

New Post From The Franchise King® Let’s say you’ve found a franchise business concept you like. The numbers look pretty decent. The territory is available. But here’s what most aspiring franchisees overlook entirely: the people running the show. As i...

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Mar 12, 2026
Monkey DOOZ® Kids Salon is Now Franchising

New Post From The Franchise King® Monkey DOOZ® Kids Salon, a children’s salon brand with more than two decades of real-world operating history is now franchising. And it’s looking for franchisees, nationwide. From a Press Release: Monkey DOOZ® Kids S...

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Mar 09, 2026
JUNKCO+ Franchise: Real Costs and Fees

New Post From The Franchise King® Are you thinking about buying a junk removal franchise? If so, you may not have heard of JUNKCO+. It’s a newer brand. But it has some serious muscle behind it. Especially since JUNKCO+ franchisees offer several other...

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Mar 02, 2026
Do You Need a Franchise Lawyer?

New Post From The Franchise King® (This stressed out aspiring franchisee clearly needs to hire a franchise lawyer!) You’ve found a franchise you’re pumped about. The brand looks solid. The numbers seem right. The franchisor’s sales rep is friendly an...

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Feb 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
Why Systems Win in Franchising (Every Time)

Hi there,At the heart of any successful franchise business lies a robust and extensively tested business system. A “proven” one if you will. Well, most of the time. Newer franchise opportunities need to be tweaked at first. Anyway...This system serve...

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Feb 19, 2026
Mike’s Red Tacos Franchise is Going National

New Post From The Franchise King® A San Diego birria brand is making a big move. In this case, it’s Mike’s Red Tacos that just announced a national franchise initiative, an expansion, and they already have over 200 locations in development. That’s no...

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Feb 18, 2026
How Will You Know?

Hello there!If you're thinking of buying a franchise that requires a physical location, this week's VIP Email Newsletter is for you. In an article I wrote for one of my strategic partners, Franchise Direct, I go over the "5 Things That Determine if a...

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Feb 05, 2026
These Franchises Get Hot When it's Cold Out

Hi there,I'm writing from Cleveland, Ohio, where it's currently 8 degrees. Nice.And that's why I thought I'd share an article I wrote. It's titled:"5 Franchise Categories That Get Hot When the Temperature Gets Cold"It will get you thinking about some...

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Jan 21, 2026
Guess which state has the MOST fast food franchises

Hi there!Think you know which state has the most fast food franchises per capita?You're probably wrong.West Virginia takes #1. Ohio ranks 5th. And the state in dead last will surprise you even more.But here's the real question: Does high franchise de...

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Jan 15, 2026