I’ve been in the franchise business for over 25 years. I’ve seen brands grow the right way. I’ve seen brands grow the wrong way. I’ve seen franchisees win big and lose everything. But now, with the introduction of private equity in franchising, I’m starting to think about the potential for franchisees to get screwed. That […]

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SpringGreen Lawn Care just announced something worth paying attention to. It’s a good story. In this case, franchise owners Tom and Mike O’Brien recently expanded into Pennsylvania. That’s their fifth territory. On the surface, it’s a growth story. Underneath it, it’s a lesson in how the best franchise businesses actually get built. Key Takeaways From […]

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I’m going to share some surprising information on how franchisors are using AI to dig through your past. Wait. Why are they doing that? Because they want to use that information to determine if you’re worthy of their franchise brand.  Keep reading, so you can understand what a lot of today’s franchisors are starting to […]

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Franchising gets a lot of praise as a path for veterans. And a lot of that praise is earned. Veterans understand structure. They understand discipline. They know how to follow a system. With that in mind, I’ve spent 25+ years working with people who buy franchises. Veterans included. Some of them have gone on to […]

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Pet Butler has new ownership in Smyrna, Georgia. Scott Cockrell now owns the local franchise. He’s stepping into a business that’s already earned the trust of pet owners across the community. Key Takeaways Scott Cockrell, an experienced Pet Butler operator in nearby markets, has taken ownership of the Smyrna, Georgia franchise. His background in the […]

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The FDD contains 23 legally required disclosure items covering the franchisor’s background, fees, obligations, territory, financial performance, and contracts. The FTC requires them but does not verify them Again, those 23 items in the FDD are not verified. What? That’s right. Although the U.S. government (via the Federal Trade Commission), requires every franchise company (franchisor) […]

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By Mandy Bradshaw Sponsored post Buying a franchise can be exciting because you’re not starting completely from scratch. There’s already a brand, a business model, a system, and a path that others have followed before you. For many future business owners, that structure is a big part of the appeal. But structure does not remove […]

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Parents want their kids to succeed in school. That desire never goes away. It’s why supplemental education businesses like PEL Learning Centers franchise keep showing up on lists of resilient franchise categories. And in PEL Learning Centers case, they offer something unique; Singapore-Style Math. Why PEL Learning Centers Franchise? Because Kids And Families Need Major […]

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Hiring a franchise lawyer before you buy a franchise is one of the smartest moves you can make. Not hiring one is always a mistake. But here’s something most franchise buyers don’t understand. Franchise lawyers answer legal questions. Not business questions. That distinction matters. A lot. When you blur the line, two bad things happen. […]

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Technology stopped being a franchise “nice to have” a while back. In 2026, it’s the operating system underneath everything you do. The question isn’t whether you’ll use these tools. It’s whether you’re using them before your competitor down the street does. Here are the Top 10 Franchise Technology Trends that matter most this year. Ignore […]

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