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Buying A Franchise? Doing This Will Make You Look Like An Amateur

You’re excited. Pumped. Ready to rock!

That’s because you’ve found it. You found The One…the best franchise around.

And, you can’t wait to see it in action. An up and running franchise of the business concept you want in on.

I mean you really can’t wait. So you don’t.

Big mistake.

Keep reading.

You Don’t Have To Look Like An Amateur

Do you really want to look like an amateur?

The definition of an amateur:

A person who does something poorly : a person who is not skillful at a job or other activity.

Like...

Finally! A Way To Predict If A Franchise Location Will Be Successful

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Technology won’t help you succeed at a bad franchise location; nothing will.

It’s no secret that franchisees (and franchisors) live or die when they choose their location. That’s retail… and nothing will change that. Nevertheless, there’s something I want to share with you.

A Food Franchise Location Story

Last year a smart new food franchise with about a dozen locations and serious ambitions for rapid growth invested in one of those “enterprise style” site location services to he...

Franchise Interviews: HandyPro Handyman Services | Senior Modifications

Keith A. Paul, the founder and CEO of HandyPro International, LLC, was kind enough to answer a few questions for me about his unique and ready-for-prime time, franchise opportunity.

But, before we dig in-and find out about HandyPro-from the CEO’s perspective, please read my introduction.

HandyPro Is Very Different

I was pretty excited when I first learned about HandyPro. I always get pumped when I find out about a franchise opportunity in a huge sector that’s really, really different. The sector...

Will 2015 Be Your Year To Be The Boss?

(Courtesy of Guidant Financial)

At some point or another, every employee fantasizes about quitting their day job and becoming their own boss. It’s the quintessential American dream — building a career from the ground up and taking control of one’s own destiny. And with approximately 543,000 new businesses launching each month, it’s an aspiration more and more people are pursuing.

Will 2015 Be Your Year To Be The Boss?

If you have the inkling to make the leap from employee to employer…if you’re h...

Will The Restaurant Business Grow In 2015?

The restaurant business can really have serious ups and downs. Just look around.

I don’t know about your area of the country, but here in the Midwest, the restaurant industry is always interesting-to say the least.

Interesting in the fact that there are always openings and closings happening. Always.

A Restaurant Business Background

A lot of people write about and report on restaurant industry news. I doubt very much if most of them have ever worked in a restaurant.

I have.I was in the restaurant...

Korean Coffee Franchise In New Jersey Be Like

Why?

Why would a coffee franchise that originates in South Korea open up in New Jersey? How is that a fit? Why New Jersey?

I didn’t even know Koreans drank coffee. Silly me: I figured tea was their hot beverage of choice.

Caffebene

That’s the name of the new coffee franchise that’s invading our shores.

Kidding. Not “invading.” But, still…

From their website:

“We model ourselves after the traditional European coffee houses. Caffebene is a destination of rest and relaxation amid the hectic scene of ci...

Top 10 Franchise Blog Posts Of 2014

I’m pretty darn proud of The Franchise King Blog. It’s my baby.

(That actuallyis my baby. That’s what she looked like 18 years ago)

I’m proud of her, too.

She’s turned into a remarkable young woman.

Anyway-enough of the mushy stuff…

What Was Popular On This Blog In 2014?

Lots of stuff, actually.

Some of the posts I’ll point you to below dug right into some of the most talked about business issues of 2014.

Some of the blog posts I wrote this year called out some companies that were doing things they s...

How Franchise Businesses Help Deliver Holiday Happiness This Season

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The holiday season is an exciting time for households and businesses across the country. As friends and families gear up for seasonal gifting, decorating, entertaining and more – franchises and local businesses throughout your community are gearing up as well to keep up with the surging demand that comes in over the next few months. Manufacturers, retailers, couriers, and other important industries go into overdrive to ensure your holiday gift giving experience is as seamless...

Cuba: President Obama Just Opened The Door To Franchising In Cuba

(Photo – Pete Souza)

President Obama, in one fell swoop, just opened the door to normalized relations between two countries that have been at odds with each other for 5 long decades.

The One Fell Swoop

Alan Gross, a U.S. contractor that has been held by the Cuban government for the last 5 years, was freed today. His release, part of a historic deal with Cuba, will pave the way for a major overhaul of U.S. – Cuban relations.

According to a story filed by CNN, “President Obama has instructed Secret...

Franchise Ownership: The Pros And Cons

The decision to become the owner of a franchise is a big one.

Franchise ownership can be very, very rewarding. It can also be not very, very rewarding.

The franchise business model is a powerful one. But, it’s not perfect.

That’s why I suggest you ignore some of the more common sayings in franchising.

Like these:

“You’re buying a ‘business in a box’ when you buy a franchise.”

Or

“Everything is all set-up for you. You just have to follow the system.”

Or

“Franchisors provide all the support you’ll need...