I get asked that question (in some form or another) all the time. The thing is, my answer-the answer actually, is a matter of opinion. Unless you look at what you get when you buy a franchise. The Deck Is Stacked In Your Favor You get so much when you buy a franchise. So many tools. And a system. A serious, and proven, bad _ss business system. And let's not forget the franchisor's experience. From an article I wrote for American Express Open Forum: "They have
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Brick And Mortar And Franchising
(Retail stores) When you think about retail franchise opportunities, what brick and mortar stores come to mind? Better yet, what types of brick and mortar stores do you think of? FYI: This retail store is not a franchise. (Unfortunately) But this packing and shipping franchise is. If you need help naming retail franchises, you'll see dozens of them on the Franchise Direct website. Of course you don't have to look at brick and mortar franchises. There are plenty of other
Two Things That Change Everything When Looking At Franchise Opportunities
Looking at franchise opportunities can be pretty darn exciting! That's because you're doing way more than looking for an opportunity. Namely, you've decided that you want more out of life. More than a company can give you. Way more than your boss can give you. You've finally decided to take charge of your life. (By becoming your own boss.) And you've chosen franchise business ownership as the way to do it. Congratulations! Then This Happens Let's say you've found
If A Franchise Isn’t Right For You, What The Heck Should You Do?
It's important to realize that some most people just aren't cut out for franchise business ownership. If you're one of them..if you don't feel that owning a franchise is the right way to go, you may be feeling discouraged. Don't! You need to know that franchise ownership is only one way to solve career pain...or to reach your goals and dreams. In this post, I'm going to go over a few alternatives. How Did You Find Out? First off, how did you determine that a franchise isn't
5 Franchise Opportunities For Dog Lovers
(That's me and #Bear. We rescued him 2 years ago.) Are you a dog lover? I am-and I'm not shy about it. For example, #Bear gets a lot of mentions on Facebook. Heck, he even has his own Twitter account! You should follow him on Twitter @FranchiseDog. He's pretty funny. Anyway... Here Are 4 Dog Statistics You Should Know According to the ASPCA, approximately 44% of all households (in the U.S.) have a dog. It gets better. Since the 1970′s, dog ownership rates in the
3 Pieces Of Unimpeachable Franchise Advice You Can Take To The Bank
All of us, at some time in our lives, need advice. But we have to get it from the right source. Because not all sources are created equal. Some sources are good; some are not. Obviously. Another key point you need to realize: Your source may have an agenda, and that agenda may involve money. That's not always bad. It just depends on the ethics and the transparency of your source. And the true value of the advice. Does that make sense? My Agenda Admittedly, I have an
Why Paying The Franchise Fee Changes Everything
If you've been investigating franchise opportunities for a while, you know how much information gets thrown your way. Even the most organized people can get overwhelmed during the franchise searching/researching/purchasing process. But here's the thing; the information being sent your way is kind of like the appetizer portion of a fancy 4-course dinner. From Dictionary.com: Appetizer [ap-i-tahy-zer] "A small portion of a food or drink served before or at the beginning of a meal
Why You’re Going To Feel Depressed After You Buy A Franchise
Sounds crazy right? Why, would you be depressed after you buy a franchise? One would think you'd be feeling like this: via GIPHY And you will. For a little while. Then something else happens. For some crazy reason, you end up feeling like this: (Depressed) Why You're Going To Feel Depressed After You Buy A Franchise First of all, I need to nip something in the bud-right now. When I say "You're going to feel depressed," I'm not talking about major
Why The Franchise Article I Just Read Is So Alarming
45 seconds. That's about how long it took me to decide to write this franchise article-which is in response to a franchise article I just read that's so alarming. The article* "7 Unique Franchise Opportunities With A High ROI," should have never been written. Let me explain why. ROI I'll get into why the article I just read is so alarming...and so misleading, after I show you this. "This," being a real quick lesson on what ROI is. From Investing Answers: "Return On
4 Words to Memorize Before You Search For A Franchise
Are you searching for a franchise to buy? If so, and you're willing to do whatever it takes to be your own boss, I suggest you memorize the 4 words I'm about to share with you. You do want to be your own boss, right? If so, take a look at this infographic. It contains the 4 words you need to memorize. (Franchise Infographic Produced By Vennage) 4 Words To Memorize Before You Search For A Franchise It takes a lot of work to become your own boss. It also
