$150 a barrel oil and franchising. Are you ready? Let’s talk about something most of the folks in the franchise industry won’t touch. Oil. And the impact of $150 a barrel oil* on specific franchise sectors. *If it gets that high. From MarketWatch: “Qatar Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warned in the Financial Times that the […]

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I know why McDonald’s same store sales took a hit last quarter. But, before I tell you, I figured that it would behoove me to give you the precise definition of same-store sales. Same-store sales are a handy way to measure how well a business is doing at its existing locations. They’re shown as a […]

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First off, what is Consumer sentiment? Consumer sentiment measures how optimistic or pessimistic individuals feel about the current and future state of the economy. Specifically, it reflects perceptions of factors such as the job market, wages, business conditions, and personal finances. With that in mind, let’s explore consumer sentiment and franchising in 2025. Why is […]

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For no apparent reason, supposed business genius Elon Musk, with the approval of President Trump, has just fired hundreds of SBA employees. But, what led to the recent SBA firings? It has to do with DOGE. So, let’s start there. In My Opinion, Musk’s Doge is a Non-U.S. Government Agency Why do I feel DOGE […]

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(Pictured: the U.S. Treasury. You’ll see why I used this image) According to research and analytical firm FRANdata, the firm responsible for helping put together the 2025 Franchising Economic Outlook, these are predicted to be the top 10 states for franchise growth in 2025. If you’re thinking about buying a franchise in 2025, and you […]

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This post serves as a warning to anyone thinking about purchasing a franchise listed as one of the “Most Profitable Franchises” in the near future. Keep reading. The Most Profitable Franchises of 2025? Each year, a website called “The Franchise Business Review” (FBR) puts together a list of what they call “The Most Profitable Franchises.” […]

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It looks like the California Senate Bill 919 that regulates how franchise brokers can do business in the state is almost ready for prime-time. Note: the official name of the California bill is: Franchise Investment Law: franchise brokers. Anyway… This means that if you’re a franchise broker, you’ll need to register and pay a fee […]

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Practically anyone with $15,000 or so can franchise a business idea these days. How? By finding a franchise attorney willing to draft a Franchise Disclosure Document for you and register it with the proper authorities. Easy-peasy. But, having a business name and legal documents that allow you to offer and sell franchises is only part […]

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A video about the Responsible Franchising Initiative: I mostly support the new “Responsible Franchising” initiative put forth by Matthew Haller, CEO of the IFA. Why? Because it has a lot of good things in it that may help protect franchise buyers. However, there’s something I’m very much against. In this post, I’ll discuss what that […]

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By Kareem S. Nassar, CEO of American QSR On April 1st, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed into law a bill that hiked the minimum wage of fast-food employees to $20 per hour from $16 per hour. As you might expect, any law that bumps salaries 18-25% would have its advocates and detractors. Let’s dig into […]

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