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Wanted: Regional Developers For New Game-Changing Spa Franchise

(Sponsored Post)

Back in 2002, when John Leonesio launched Massage Envy, he couldn’t have known how much his franchise concept would impact the spa/beauty industry.  Well it did-in a big way. The amount of Massage Envy franchises that opened was mind-boggling. I couldn’t believe what I witnessed.

 

John Leonesio’s Membership Concept Totally Fooled Me

After Massage Envy started getting known in franchise circles, I shared my opinion about the concept with a couple of my fellow franchise busin...

Why Making $100,000 A Year Is Worse Than Being Unemployed

You are not hallucinating. You read that right. There’s a reason why making $100,000 a year is worse than being unemployed.

2 Q’s

I have 2 questions for you.

Question #1: Are you presently making at least $100,000 a year?

If you’re currently employed-and you’re making $100,000-$200,000 annually, congratulations! You are a freaking rock star. I mean it. That’s good money. You do know that, right?

 

“When I first starting making money, when I first made my first six-digits, I was – my big th...

Business Opportunities: No Franchise Fees And Lots of Freedom

Are you looking at franchise opportunities? Business Opportunities?

Both?

Go with a “Business Opportunity” if:

You really don’t want to pay franchise fees and royalties You don’t want to own a business that requires strict adherence to rules You would prefer not to sign a 40-page upfront business contract

You do know the difference between a franchise opportunity and business opportunity, right?

If you don’t, you need to.

For example, there are no franchise fees* and no rules. You have a l...

March Franchise Business And Small Business Happenings

Spring (in the Northern Hemisphere) is a few weeks away.  The season brings always brings with it a sense of renewal…and hope.

Hopefully, current and future franchise owners and other small business owners will be feeling those things too.

This is what’s happening in the world of franchising and small business.

 

Franchise Business Happenings

Virginia-based Mosquito Joe named Brad Simon of Arkansas one of its top five franchisees, topping $1 million in annual revenue.

Trump’s lousy Labor Sec...

Just Released: The Top Global Franchises For 2017

Franchise Direct has just released its much anticipated report on The Top Global Franchises For 2017.

The team at Franchise Direct, the Atlanta-based franchise opportunity portal, has been hard at work compiling data for this report. Did you know that this is their 9th annual report on the top global franchises?

About Franchise Direct: With over 18 years of online marketing experience, Franchise Direct has grown to become the world’s leading portal for franchise and business opportunities.

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This Business Model Can Help You Dominate Your Market

If you’re going to do it…if you’re going to become your own boss, you need to find a way to increase your odds of success. One way to do that is by finding a business model that can help you dominate your market. Because market domination = a profitable business.

Interested?

Keep reading.

 

Some Don’t/Won’t Do It

These days, lots of people want to become their own bosses. Some pull the trigger and become their own bosses. Regrettably, some don’t/can’t-for various reasons. Like:

They can’t f...

Dessert Franchises: Could Cookie Dough Shops Become A Thing?

Becoming the owner of a dessert franchise can be sweet. Especially if it’s one that’s getting a lot of buzz.

Most of us (when we think of dessert franchises), think of frozen yogurt franchises and/or ice cream franchises.  But what’s next? What will be the next ‘hot” dessert franchise?

Cookie dough shop’s.

 

 

The Dangerous Dessert That May Become Really Popular

The dessert I’m referring to is raw cookie dough. Everyone knows it’s dangerous, right? Especially since the FDA has issued numerou...

Because Of Them: Part 3 Of My Personal Story (The Big Reveal)

My “Because Of Them” series is a revealing look into who helped shape my life. The people who helped me become who I am and what I’ve been able to accomplish* so far.

*The things I’ve been able to accomplish directly benefit the people I help; today’s would-be franchise business owners. That’s what is important.

In Part 2 of this series of posts, I shared what my life* was like as a mid-teen up to my early 20’s.

*My work-life. My time in the restaurant business.

(In between the restaurant gi...

Franchise Business And Small Business News Updates For February

(Groundhog Day: February 2)

Here are the franchise business and small business updates for February.

 

Franchise Updates

Good news! According to the IFA, the franchise business sector is expected to grow by $36 billion in 2017 through business and job additions. More details can be found in this Nation’s Restaurant News article.

The Great Harvest Bread Co. announced that it will begin offering a “hub and spoke” bakery-café franchise opportunity. With the new model, franchise owners will be...

Franchisees! Increase The Value Of Your Facebook Check-Ins Even More

(Sponsored Post)

If you’re a franchisee using Facebook, you already know how important Facebook Check-Ins are.

But just in-case you need a reminder, read what the folks at Tribute Media wrote:

“If someone uses the Check-In function on Facebook when they visit your business, they are telling their friends on social media that they are currently at and enjoying your services or products. This results in free advertising, increased brand awareness, and is essentially an endorsement from that us...