Choosing the Right Franchise
Graduating College? Franchising Might Be for You
With a competitive job market and entry level jobs hard to come by, entrepreneurship is an increasingly appealing idea for new grads. Franchising has been an option but can be less accessible for recent college graduates, especially when they have little or no credit history, little collateral for loans, and…
Why Does Your Personality Matter In Franchising?
This is a question that absolutely needs to be asked when selecting a franchise. If you buy a franchise or a business that doesn’t utilize your personality well you will quickly become unhappy with it. You won’t work hard at it and ultimately the business will either fail or it…
Personal Involvement of the Franchisee — That’s You
Item 15 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, or an FDD, explains the franchisor’s requirements for personal involvement of the franchisee. Maybe you’re looking for a turnkey business where you do very little or a franchise that will be your day-to-day job. Item 15 tells you what your expectations should be…
Franchisor Owned Locations
What will you own, when it comes to your new franchise location, and what will belong to the franchisor? At some franchisees, the owners are wholly vested in everything, from the uniforms to the building itself. But other franchisors buy the location, lend or lease out equipment, and might even…
Franchise Formulas For Top 100 Franchises
It seems like everyone’s offering a Top 100 Franchises for 2023 about now — or Top 10, Top 20, Top 500… We have our own list of Best 50 Franchises. Criteria for inclusion in these lists often include characteristics like these: Company revenue Age of company Overall health of company…
Is Part-Time Franchising for You?
Owning a franchise can be a full-time job and the only source of income for franchisees. But if you’re looking for a lower risk start in franchising, part-time franchising might be a good option for you. Part-time franchising while you keep your day job – or care for a family,…
Franchise Groups
Choosing to go with a franchise rather than starting from scratch means you’re getting proven methods and support from people in the know. That’s a good reason to pick a franchisor that’s been around the block more than once. The Global Franchise Group, LLC is one such franchisor, with a…
Close Your Eyes and Visualize Your Perfect Workday
How do I know if buying a particular franchise is going to make me happy? I know I want to affiliate myself with a franchise that is profitable. I know the franchise I choose should offer a service or a product that people really want to buy. I know I…
Deciding on a Franchise: What Are Your Strengths?
BY BILL BRADLEY, Founder/CEO, America’s Best Franchises February 3, 2013 There are so many factors that go into making the right decision on a franchise business investment. America’s Best Franchises uses a Franchise Bulls-Eye system that lets you target opportunities by location, industry, and size of investment required, but you…
Get Unstuck in Your Search
BY JAY CAPPERELLA, VP of Franchise Development, Above Grade Level January 30, 2013 If you are reading this, chances are your email in-box is littered with countless career emails. There are offerings, solicitations, requests and mass produced email drips masked as personal notes. I spend most mornings deleting, deleting, deleting….