I get asked about new franchise opportunities all the time. I also get asked if I think they’re risky. My answer: It depends on how you define “risky.” Maybe a better question is this one: “Are...
New Franchises
Joel Libava
Free Franchise Tips For New Franchisees
Most of the articles I write here are focused on helping people who are “thinking” of becoming franchise owners-franchisees. I’m told they’re useful. But, there’s a whole other segment of...
Pat Sajak Tries Franchising. However…
Pat Sajak, the famous host of Wheel of Fortune, is trying his hand at franchising. Great American Deals is the name of Sajak’s franchise concept, and according to their franchise website, “It’s wildly successful in...
Own A Franchise That Helps People Look 10 Years Younger
(Sponsored Post) Imagine how you would feel if you looked 10 years younger. I know how I’d feel. I’d feel like a million bucks. Wouldn’t you? A Survey On Turning Back The Clock Says I found an...
This Franchise Doesn’t Cause Bleeding
That looks enjoyable. Ladies, (and men) hair waxing may be dead. And with it, the pain and bleeding that’s sometimes included at no extra charge. Here’s why… You Can Now Get Threaded I know...
Shovel-Ready Franchises
I want to talk about a great shovel-ready project. This project happens to be taking place a mile from The Franchise Kingdom. And, in typical suburbanite fashion, objections to the project were...
Why is This Huge Financial Services Brand Now Offering Franchise Opportunities?
Frankly, it’s so confusing, I had to read the post twice. The very-well branded Charles Schwab financial services empire has decided to take a shot (invest) in some franchise development efforts, but...
How to Screw Up a Great Idea
Recently, I wrote about a new franchise concept that had a great name, and at the same time, seemed to be focused on doing all the right things. It’s quite refreshing to see a young company like this...
Friday Franchise News; New DVD Now Rental Kiosk Franchise Has Netflix Marketing Executives Shaking in Their Boots
A young franchise company out of Vancouver, BC, may not have the marketing team at Netflix freaking out all that much, but Toni Carlos andSue Bacey don’t really care. DVD Now is a DVD rental kiosk. And, a...
Help Prevent Childhood Obesity; Become The Owner of This Food Franchise
Some of America’s school-age children (Disclosure; this franchisor is a franchise marketing client of mine.) Childhood obesity statistics are alarming; over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in...
This Franchise Business Shows Its Customers How to Show Their Toes
My toes are not included. They just don't show well. (Ask my wife, and my daughter) Once reserved only for poolside or beachwear, flip flops have grown to become the “global youth uniform,” as well as accepted...
Kim Kardashian Is Turning Her Family Green
Kim Kardashian likes to roll her sleeves up and get involved in a lot of activities. Her mom, Kris Jenner, (Bruce Jenner is Kim Kardashian’s stepdad) and the Kardashian sisters, all participated in the planting of...
New Food Service Franchise Is On The Fast Track
HOODZ Commercial customers must remain compliant with building and fire protection codes in order to remain in operation, and this franchise helps them do just that. HOODZ franchisees and their employees, clean...
This Young Franchisor Is Attempting To Change An Old Business Model
Executive search. You’ve probably been called by a “headhunter,” once or twice, and sometimes these can be great opportunities to learn about new positions that are available. The executive search...
