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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Thanks to the internet-and as of late, AI, franchise research is becoming way too easy. But, is it really “research” that today’s aspiring franchise owners are doing? Let’s find out. Key Takeaways Easy franchise research feels like a gift. You type a prompt, you get a detailed breakdown, and it looks like you’ve done your […]

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I just spent the last 5 minutes online searching for “coffee franchises.” I found close to 50 of them. 50 DIFFERENT coffee franchise opportunities you can own in the US. Seems like a lot, right? Let’s find out. Key Takeaways Coffee franchises can be profitable. But the math has to work. Competition is fierce. And […]

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Owning one franchise location is an accomplishment. Owning ten is a completely different business. That said, the skills that make you a great franchisee behind the counter won’t build a portfolio of profitable stores. Scaling your business as a multi-unit franchisee requires a different mindset. Tighter systems. And a real plan for funding each step. […]

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In my 25 years in franchising, I’ve written thousands of articles and have been interviewed hundreds of times. Both have included a lot of my franchise quotes. That said, if you’re thinking about buying a franchise-or starting one, the quotes I’ve listed below cover many facets of franchising. My hope is that you’ll be inspired […]

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