When people think about business ownership, they usually focus on money, time, and risk. What almost no one thinks about early is how isolating it can feel.Not lonely in a dramatic way, just quiet. You’re making the calls. Decisions stack up. Questions pop up when no one else is around. You start ...
Read MoreA lot of people don’t ask this question early. They assume they can pick a brand, sign the paperwork, and get moving, then a few weeks in the timeline shows up and catches them off guard.Launching a franchise is a process, not a single moment. The timeline is shaped less by the brand itself and ...
Read MoreIf you’ve been thinking about business ownership and franchising, the hottest brands that are popping up everywhere might be at the forefront of your mind. It’s tempting to get caught up in the excitement of brands like Crumbl Cookie when a new concept comes to market and becomes all the ...
Read MoreAnother year is coming to a close, and I’m hearing the familiar phrase all around me:“Where did the time go?!”At the end of the year, it can be tempting to treat this moment like a scoreboard… reflecting on your 2025 goals and resolutions and then beating yourself up for any goals you missed or ...
Read MoreIf you’re exploring business ownership through franchising, it doesn’t take long before numbers start swirling around like a bowl of alphabet soup. There’s a franchise fee, start-up costs, working capital, royalties… and suddenly you’re wondering, “Wait, what exactly am I paying for and how ...
Read MoreOne of the first questions people ask me when they start exploring business ownership is:“How involved do I actually need to be?” or “How many hours per week do I need to spend on my business?”Fair question… And like most things in business ownership…it depends.There are three common ...
Read MoreIf you’ve started exploring franchises, you might already be thinking something like:“Why are there so many calls?”“Why do I have to go through all these steps?”“I don’t even know if I want to do this yet — why does it feel like such a process?”You’re not alone, a lot of people feel that way at ...
Read MoreBecoming a business owner through franchising isn’t just a transaction, it’s an opportunity to build and scale a business with lower risk than trying to figure it out alone. Every owner’s journey looks different and is driven by their goals and lifestyle but most will follow a similar ...
Read MoreHint: These industries aren’t being replaced by AI — they’re being enhanced by it.Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just changing the way we work, it’s reshaping how businesses operate, scale, and deliver value to customers. And while some people worry that AI could make certain jobs or businesses ...
Read MoreWhen people think about buying a franchise, they often picture launching something brand new, signing an agreement, cutting the ribbon, and welcoming that very first customer. But there’s another option that can be equally exciting buying a franchise resale.A franchise resale happens when an ...
Read MoreWhy Franchising Helps You Build a Business with Confidence, Not GuessworkWhen most people dream about owning a business, they imagine freedom, flexibility, and control. But the reality for many independent business owners is long nights, trial-and-error, and uncertainty. They’re reinventing the ...
Read MoreRecessions can be stressful, and it feels like we’ve spent the past several years in economic uncertainty. The news headlines sound grim, companies announce layoffs, there’s increased talk about AI taking over parts of our jobs/reducing the size of human headcount employers will need, and many ...
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