Almost everyone I work with talks about buying a “new” franchise. The pick a concept, sign the franchise agreement, build out the location and open the doors type. That’s the story most people know...
Choose The Right Franchise
Joel Libava
What Do The Top 2025 Franchises Have in Common?
Franchising continues to offer compelling opportunities for aspiring small business owners. With franchise business concepts spanning diverse sectors from food to home services, retail, and pet care, the sheer variety...
Top Franchise Research Guide
Upcoming Franchise Expo Austin Features 125+ Franchises
Get ready, Texas entrepreneurs! The time is now. MFV Expositions and Comexposium, renowned leaders in connecting the franchising world with eager franchise business enthusiasts, are gearing up for their next big event:...
How Much Does a McDonald’s Franchise Cost? (2025)
“Joel, how much is a McDonald’s franchise?” “How much does a McDonald’s franchise cost?” “Joel, I’m curious. What is the cost to open a McDonald’s” And so on...
Does A Perfect Franchise Business Opportunity Exist In 2025?
Of course you want to find a perfect franchise business opportunity. I do too! After all, doing so would practically eliminate the inherent financial risks often associated with owning a business. However, the notion of...
Salon Franchising: The Franchise Path To Beauty Business Success (2025)
Thinking about diving into salon franchising? You’re not alone. As a matter of fact, lots of aspiring franchise business owners are drawn to the allure of the beauty industry, and for good reason. The salon...
This New Hand And Stone Franchise Owner Knew What She Wanted
Congratulations to my client, Lisa Paulson (pictured above with her husband, John), who’s a new Hand And Stone franchise owner. Talk about a person who immediately knew what franchise she wanted to own and operate...
Are These Yoga Franchising Trends A Stretch? A Report
Let’s talk about the yoga franchising sector, along with some of the trends taking shape this year. The Yoga Franchising Landscape From an emphasis on intense heated workouts (hot yoga) to unique hybrid offerings...
My Interview With The Co-Founder of Nothing But Noodles
(Sponsored interview with the co-founder of Nothing But Noodles) In case you didn’t know, Nothing But Noodles has re-launched its fast casual franchise brand. In a recent email interview, I had the opportunity to...
A Re-Launched Fast Casual Concept You Need To Consider Owning…Like Now
(Sponsored post about a re-launched fast casual franchise concept) I could live on nothing but noodles. Whether it’s pasta at an Italian restaurant, or rice noodles at an Asian restaurant, I’m in. Noodles in...
Senior Care Franchisees Need To Have A Tiger In Their Tank
Today’s senior care franchisees need to be tigers. Tigers? Yes. Allow me to explain what I mean. Looking To Become A Senior Care Franchisee? The senior care industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years...
If You Work With A Franchise Broker, Never Do This
If you decide to work with a franchise broker, there’s something you must never do. To find out what I’m referring to, watch my short video. Then see if it makes sense to you. What do you think? Will you...
New Report On Franchises You Can Operate From Home
As someone who has helped people buy franchises you can operate from home, it’s always exciting for me to observe new trends emerging in this space. Now for those unfamiliar, home-based franchise opportunities refer to...
Choosing A Franchise To Invest In: The Do’s and Don’ts
Before I teach you the do’s and don’ts of choosing the best franchise to invest in, I want to share something my dad told me. Dad: “There’s a right way and a wrong way to do this, Joel.”...
