When it comes to owning a business, there's one thing everyone says they want to get out of it: the perks of being your own boss. Whether it be setting your own schedule, cultivating an amazing team of employees, or expanding a business you can... (Read More)

There are two types of people in franchising: Those who want to buy into a franchise or those who want to turn their small business into one. Let's take a closer look at each. The Franchisee The franchisee is someone who wants to invest in a... (Read More)

Ever heard of the name Joe Sieve? Probably not. From the college town of Columbia, Missouri, Sieve was a regular at Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pasta. Since he spent so much time there, he eventually got to know the owner, who shared his business... (Read More)

When it comes to owning a business, you may have some trepidation. Sure, going it alone can be intimidating. There are so many questions that involve running your own business. Are you ready to answer them? This is where franchising comes in... (Read More)

There are at least 40 reasons why you should invest in a franchise, but we won't put them all here today. The fact is, opening a franchise is a far better option than going it alone, and here's just some of the reasons why: Better Odds When you... (Read More)

If you’ve been investigating opening a franchise, or talking to a franchise consultant much like ourselves, you may have already become acquainted with the concept of a business validation call. Franchise validation calls are a critical... (Read More)

You think franchising is all business, but have you ever considered that it may be fun, too? That's right. Imagine not only running your own successful business and turning into a potential franchise empire, but you could be having a total blast... (Read More)

When people talk about being your own boss, they talk about starting a business from scratch. Generally, the ability to “be their own boss” is the primary motivation. Of course, the idea of sitting in an endless cubicle farm slaving away for... (Read More)

You've heard the saying: "A fool and his (or her) money often part ways." No one knows this more than athletes and celebrities. Careers like those have a fickle nature, whether it be because of injury or a single flop. Many a sports or major... (Read More)