How can you expect others to believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself? The mindset to believe in your ability to manage a franchise successfully is the first step toward being a successful franchisee. Of course, finding a good balance between being your own critic and being overconfident is critical. As a result, […]

Do franchisees care only about money, or are there other considerations? According to studies, self-employed people are much happier with their jobs than corporate employees. For example, in a recent survey of over 2,500 franchisees across 75 franchise systems, 87% said that operating their business was enjoyable and gratifying. Of course, franchisees want to make […]

How do you pick the ideal franchise for you when there are so many to choose from? This is when a Franchise Consultant can come in handy. I am a business matchmaker. I use a proven process to help ambitious entrepreneurs identify the ideal franchises for their situation. Here are the five ways I add […]

The idea that a corporate job is the best way to achieve stability is no longer true. Entrepreneurs who own franchises are not doing it to supplement their income. Despite what you may have heard, they are making the move because purchasing a franchise is not the same as buying a job. Entrepreneurs are turning […]

Now more franchisees are broadening their portfolios by investigating alternative franchise companies that complement their existing business. Of course, franchisees and franchisors know the advantages of multi-unit ownership under a single franchise brand. Nonetheless, there are numerous significant advantages to cross-brand franchising. Adding complementary brands to your portfolio is a smart approach to expanding your […]

Many franchisees come from corporate careers. They decide to start their own business after being dissatisfied with the rat race and bored of working for someone else’s dream. With so many success stories of people transitioning from the cubicle to business ownership, it raises the question: How do you know when to leave your corporate […]

Of course, having several revenue streams is essential in any franchise. They provide a proven way for an owner to reduce risk and create a more predictable revenue flow from several sources, rather than relying on a single, traditional product or service. With numerous income sources, franchisees can reach the same loyal customer more frequently […]

Corporate job burnout can slowly creep up on you. You feel secure in your 9 to 5 position, but the mere idea of going to work disrupts your entire day, attitude, and life. It’s probably hard to say when the positive attitude about work evaporated, but it did. Job Burnout Is A Genuine Thing Some […]

When researching franchise opportunities, there are so many details to remember that it’s easy to be confused, especially if you’re looking at multiple franchises simultaneously. Unless you know what you’re doing, they can start blurring together. If you’ve never considered owning a franchise, how would you know where to start your research? Before you write […]