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July 6, 2016

Local Bar Owners Are Furious After Dairy Queen Launches Happy Hour

this bar owner is furious over dairy queen happy hour

(An angry bar owner)

Your local Dairy Queen frozen dessert franchise business wants you to spend your money at their Happy Hour instead of at Conley’s Pub & Grill-or whatever the name of your local watering hole is. Makes perfect sense. Who wouldn’t want to chase down a couple of Premium Fruit Smoothies for $2 each, instead of 3 fingers of Cutty Sarkfor $6?

I’m not kidding. Dairy Queen just launched a “Hardest Working Happy Hour,”and your local franchisee wants you to check it out. (While lo...

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Published on July 06, 2016 17:51

July 5, 2016

Franchise Business Plans Don’t Have To Be Complicated


franchise business plans don't have to be complicated

Are you looking to buy a franchise?

If so, and if you plan on getting a small business loan to start your new business, you’re going to need to write a franchise business plan. You knew that, right?

Keep reading.

Thorough. Not Complicated.

Franchise business plans need to be thorough, for sure. But, they don’t have to be complicated.

Tip: Put yourself in your bankers shoes. You need to get inside your banker’s head. You really need to see what it is they’re looking for in a business plan...

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Published on July 05, 2016 09:09

June 27, 2016

He Said No: She Wanted To Do It Anyway

he told her no but Angie wanted to do it anyway
(Meet Angie)

No

He said no. He told her “Hewasn’t raised that way.”

But, I really want to try it.”

No. No means no, Angie!”

“I don’t get you. When we got married, you told me that you were open to exploring new things. What happened to you? Why are you such a freaking wimp?”

I’m not a wimp, Angie. I just don’t want you to do that to me. It feels too risky..”

You are such a disappointment, Ben.”

Whatever.”

Angie Was One Powerful Woman

This was a lady who was used to getting her own way...

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Published on June 27, 2016 08:40

June 24, 2016

President Obama May Become A Franchise Owner

president obama

That’s right: President Barack Obama may become a franchise owner.. But, not a franchise that you and I could probably ever buy.

President Obama has shown interest in becoming the owner of a sports franchise. A NBA franchise. If President Obama pulls the trigger someday,it would be a first for a U.S. President. Check out the video below if you think I’m kidding.


President Obama May Wait A Bit

I’m pretty confident President Obama will become part-owner of an NBA franchise. But, it’s not go...

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Published on June 24, 2016 15:37

June 21, 2016

Millionaire Franchise Owners Love This Very Kinky Word

a very kinky word millionaire franchise owners know and love
(Kinky stuff)

I got you at “kinky,” right? Anyway…

It’s true. There’s a very kinky word that millionaire franchise owners love. It describes the thing that makes millionaire franchise owners, millionaires.

The word I’m about to share with you may or may not sit right with you. It kind of depends on your current view of capitalism.

Allow me to warm you up a little with these quotes about capitalism…just to set the mood.

Quotes

I have said it already, I am convinced that the way to build a ne...

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Published on June 21, 2016 08:20

A Very Kinky Word All Millionaire Franchise Owners Love

a kinky word millionaire franchise owners know
(Kinky stuff)

I got you at “kinky,” right? Anyway…

It’s true. There’s a very kinky word that millionaire franchise owners love. It describes the thing that makes millionaire franchise owners, millionaires.

The word I’m about to share with you may or may not sit right with you. It kind of depends on your current view of capitalism.

Allow me to warm you up a little with these quotes about capitalism…just to set the mood.

Quotes

I have said it already, I am convinced that the way to build a ne...

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Published on June 21, 2016 08:20

June 19, 2016

Even @FranchiseDog Is All In For Game 7 Of The NBA Finals (With Updates)

Cleveland Cavaliers wordmark

This is a very special night for my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

It’s been over 50 years since any of our sports teams have won a championship.

This is an important game for the Cleveland Cavaliers-our NBA Franchise.

There have been lots of ups and downs in our city. And, lots of ups and downs with him.

Hopefully, tonight is an up night.

Here’s hoping.

bear is allin.png

And, even #Bear, also known as @FranchiseDog on Twitter is excited.

He’s All In.

Update!

The Cleveland Cavaliers Just Won The 2016 NBA Fina...

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Published on June 19, 2016 16:59

Even @FranchiseDog Is All In For Game 7 Of The NBA Finals

Cleveland Cavaliers wordmark

This is a very special night for my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

It’s been over 50 years since any of our sports teams have won a championship.

This is an important game for the Cleveland Cavaliers-our NBA Franchise.

There have been lots of ups and downs in our city. And, lots of ups and downs with him.

Hopefully, tonight is an up night.

Here’s hoping.

bear is allin.png

And, even #Bear, also known as @FranchiseDog on Twitter is excited.

He’s All In.

Update!

The Cleveland Cavaliers Just Won The 2016 NBA Final...

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Published on June 19, 2016 16:59

June 16, 2016

Looking At Franchises? There’s Nothing To Be Afraid Of

afraid of buying a franchise
(A dark, scary forest)

Are you looking at franchises? Do you have a list of potential franchise opportunities compiled?

If so, great!

Now…

Stop with the fear, already.There’s nothing to be afraid of.

Yet.

Keep reading. You’ll see why fear shouldn’t be in the picture yet.

Looking

There is absolutelyno reason to freak outabout anything…about something that may-or may not-happen in the future.

Are you afraid of losing your money?

Why?

You haven’t doneanythingyet. You’re only “looking” at franc...

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Published on June 16, 2016 13:00

June 8, 2016

Is The Death Knell Sounding For Senior Home Care?

12 Bode Death and the Maiden 1
(The death knell?)

(This is an op-ed written by Bill Shockley, CSA, COO, Director of Franchise Development forAsk-Carol Franchising LLC)

Synopsis

The cost of senior home care is about to go way up, making it less affordable for families, and creating a profit and quality squeeze for both medical and non-medical home care. Many won’t survive or will need to cut back on the quality of their services. After years of stagnation, assisted living is on the march again, as new facilities are being...

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Published on June 08, 2016 06:23

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