(Courtesy of Marc Falardeau, Flickr) The Franchise Model And Issac Singer Most of us in the franchise industry agree that Isaac Singer’s technique to produce and sell sewing machines was the spark that created the...
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Joel LibavaWhat Exactly Was Kroc Thinking?
(Mr. Ray Kroc) I would have really enjoyed a brief, yet fulfilling life as an insect in the 1950’s. I can easily imagine buzzing around from restaurant to restaurant, looking for gourmet feasts of...
Franchises; Getting Small Business Loans Approved from The US Small Business Administration (SBA)
What does it mean if a franchise concept has been approved by the SBA? If you’re looking to buy a franchise, it’s really important to find out what a lot of my industry’s jargon actually means...
How To Change The (Franchise) World: Commit to an Exclusive Sales Territory Model
Otherwise, you’re going to create future headaches for yourself, and your franchisees. A major headache. Today’s franchise owners need to know that they’ll have exclusive territories. Protected...
Missing; Razzamataz Theatre School Franchises in the United States
(Kids showing off their great Halloween costumes)****************************************************************************************** I love children. My Dad was the same way. Basically, anything that; Makes...
The Baby Boomer Generation and Franchising
Baby boomers are retiring in droves. That’s probably not breaking news to you. The fact that some of them can’t retire, is. That would really stink. Working your tail off for 40+ years, only to find out that...
The Two Words That Don’t Exist In Franchising
So, you think you have this franchise thing all figured out, huh? (Like this young couple, who just bought their turn-key business?) After all, you’re both very, very successful executive-level type franchise...
Business.Gov’s Ultimate Guide to Franchises
It’s “The Official Business Link to The US Government.” But, it’s a lot more than that. Did you know that Business.gov is the only US Government service to provide access to Federal, state and...
Franchise Business Q & A Going On All Week At www.365daysofstartups.com
Laura Petrolino My friend, Laura Petrolino, just launched her new project, and she'd love to have you stop by and check it out. Her hope is that you'll like it so much, you'll become part of this new start...
In Franchising, Great First Impressions Count
Do you remember when you applied for your first job? Do you remember how important it was? Did your parents make sure that you were presentable, so that you’d make a great first impression? Do you remember when...
Wanted! Executive-Level Franchise Owners
(This post is part of a paid content marketing program) If you've recently experienced job loss, especially at the executive level, here's an opportunity in franchise ownership that warrants your attention...
My Franchise Business Advice For The Week Of May 9th
This week's franchise business advice is for would-be franchise owners; When you start your search for that perfect franchise, please make sure that you know what it is that you are hoping to find. Are you hoping...
7 Things That Franchise Buyer’s Want (Part 2)
(In Part 1, I discussed issues revolving around safety. Did you read it?) The 2nd thing that franchise buyer’s want, is a blueprint for their success. After all, a blueprint is what they’re buying, right...
Learn About Franchising From A Franchise Icon
Lots of folks in my industry claim to be franchise experts. Very few have this gentleman's experience and wisdom; Richard "Dick" Rennick is the founder and past CEO of American Leak Detection, a Palm...
