Could it? Could owning a franchise business make you happy? It depends. Let’s dig in. Define Happy You own your definition of happy. For instance, you may get a great deal of joy from playing in the...
Choose The Right Franchise
Joel Libava
When Was The Last Time You Were Ziebarted?
Is your car Ziebarted? Translation: did you invest in a Ziebart rustproofing package from your dealer or a Ziebart franchise business when you bought your last car or truck? Wait. When was the last time you actually...
Why Every Independent Business Owner Needs To Know About Conversion Franchises Now
Have you ever heard of a conversion franchise? If so, you probably don’t need to read this post. If not, you’ll be glad you did! Let’s do this. What Is A Conversion Franchise? This franchise type...
Dr. Oz In Talks To Open A Chain of Crudité Charcuterie Franchises (With Updates)
A franchise industry official recently told me that Dr. Oz, who’s running for office in Pennsylvania, is in talks with a veteran boutique franchise development firm to launch a chain of Crudité Charcuterie board...
What’s The Most Important Thing About A Franchise Opportunity?
I’m not going to leave you hanging. The most important thing about a franchise opportunity is the product. Period. Let me give you a real-life example. A Great Pizza Pie Recently, a new pizza franchise...
Franchise Rules And You
Do you know how important franchise rules are? I hope so. Because your knowledge and acceptance of them will help you a lot. I’ll explain. The Reason For Franchise Rules Why is the franchise model based on...
The Top Franchise Systems Have These 12 Ingredients
What are the top franchise systems? It’s a question I’m often asked. Now I could give the “usual” answers. The ones us franchise folks tend to give. Like: “McDonald’s...
Are You Sure You’re A Good Fit For That Franchise?
I sure hope you’re a good fit for the franchise you’re excited about buying. Because if you’re not… Have You Ever Experienced This? This should get you thinking. Have you ever walked into...
Would You Feel Guilty Owning This Type Of Franchise?
With all the different types of franchises available these days, are there certain ones you’d never consider buying? For the purpose of this discussion, I don’t mean “I’m not interested in fast...
You Found The Franchise Opportunity Of A Lifetime, Except…
“I’m sorry. The franchise is sold out in your area.” In the 20+ years I’ve been doing this, I estimate that 20%-25% of my clients interested in the franchise business model have felt the sting of...
The Ugly Truth About Franchise Opportunity Rankings
Here’s a little-known fact about franchise rankings that you see for franchise opportunities you’re potentially interested in buying. Franchise industry insiders…the people who are actually in the...
Can Software Magically Match You To The Right Franchise?
A few years ago, I read about some new software that could do a “franchise match.” Really? What a crock of sh*t. Look. Just what the world of franchising needs. A “sophisticated, technological...
If You Haven’t Found The Right Fit In A Franchise, Do This
If you’re looking for a franchise to buy, and you haven’t found the right fit, check this out. #1: There are over 3,000 different franchise opportunities to choose from. #2: You’ve never done this...
How Much Pizza Knowledge Do You Need To Own A Pizza Franchise?
Before you dive-in to this article about how much knowledge of pizza you need to own a pizza franchise, take a look at the title again. What’s your answer to the question I posed? Now, remember your answer and...
Can Choosing The Right Franchise Make You Rich? Part 3
If you want to be rich, one way to get there is by owning a franchise business…several franchise businesses, actually. There are a lot of very successful (rich) franchise owners around. Most of them are multi-unit...
Can Choosing The Right Franchise Make You Rich? Part 2
Hell to the yes! If you choose the right franchise-and do great research on that franchise, there’s a good chance you can create a nice revenue stream as an Owner. You may be able to build real wealth...
Can Choosing The Right Franchise Make You Rich?
If you’re focused on “the money part” of small business ownership, it’s an important question. So, can choosing the right franchise make you rich? Keep reading. According to the book...
The 7 Most Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Franchise
(Sponsored Post) Purchasing a franchise can be one of the most emotional, stressful, and exciting moments of your life. Dropping a check for $10K – $50K (or more) will be one of the scariest and most exhilarating...
Money-Making Franchise Opportunities Part 2: Choosing
(Choices) In part 1 of this 3-Part series on Money-Making Franchise Opportunities, I shared a few different ways to find franchises. Go here if you haven’t read Part 1 yet. If you’ve already hit the...
3 Secret Things Franchise Brokers Would Prefer To Keep Under Wraps
For over 10 years, I was a franchise broker (with a franchise brokerage franchise). I played matchmaker to people who were interested in pursuing franchise opportunities…in being their own bosses. And… Most of the...
Choosing A Franchise; Is The Franchise Concept’s Brand Important To You?
Some of the people that have met with me for franchise selection advice have insisted on investing in an opportunity that has a recognizable name. Why is that?….
