Sometimes people have thoughts and beliefs that are unfounded about franchise ownership. Therefore, it’s very important for anyone seeking to invest in a franchise speak with a franchise consultant first. One of the misguided beliefs is that it may take years to re-coup your investment and/or it may take months to build a client base. By Don Clayton
What do you do when it’s no longer just an irate customer? When it’s beyond angry? How do you handle the situation? What can you do to save the account? The all-important relationship? And, of course, the business? By Nancy Friedman
As the old saying goes, ‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.’ Many emerging and startup franchisors hold off on collecting their brand fund fees because they don’t have a plan for the money, and they are still getting used to being franchisors. Brands that put off collecting it when they start, struggle with the implementation of the brand fund on franchisees who have been in the system for years and have grown accustomed to not paying into the fund. It can become a very difficult and politically sensitive issue to start charging after years of never charging. By Tom Spadea
At the start of a new year, we often think about all the opportunities ahead. If you are looking to make a change from a long-term career in the hopes of finding something new and exciting, or you’re just entering the working world, franchising is an excellent sector to consider. By Nancy E. Williams
That 1 Painter is the fastest-growing painting franchise in the country. Founded in 2011 and franchised in 2021, the brand sets itself apart from its competitors in multiple ways, according to Jay Nielsen, vice president of franchise development for That 1 Painter’s parent company, ResiBrands. By Patty Horansky
FranServe is proudly celebrating a remarkable year in the world of franchising. Leading the charge are Jack and Jill Johnson, an extraordinary consulting duo who have impressively entered the $2 Million Club within just twelve months which is a truly phenomenal achievement! By Rose Mango
Under the professional leadership of Nadia Gruzd, CEO of All Med Search, the brand is committed to providing outstanding service to its healthcare clients and candidates. Gruzd’s expertise as a top global healthcare talent acquisition and recruiting expert enables her to aid healthcare organizations in developing staffing strategies and reaching business objectives. By Cindy Charette
As the new year approaches, companies of all sizes and industries work diligently to finalize their budgets. However, with a recession looming over the economy, many companies are looking to cut costs wherever they can even if those cuts may affect their future profitability. Dennis Schooley, founder of cost reduction firm Schooley Mitchell, believes that there is a much better way to approach cost reduction for these businesses. By Shelby Green
Home Helpers Home Care has been able to become a robust franchise in the home care industry over the past 26 years. The company has developed a franchise model that draws upon its many years working with its franchisees and includes a customized training model that provides more direct individualized training for its franchisees. By Kelsi Trinidad
Discover Strength is a one-on-one personal strength-training franchise built on science that delivers results for clients in two 30-minute sessions per week. Founded in 2006 and franchised in 2020, this emerging boutique brand is not fad or fashion driven, but it employs degreed exercise physiologists trained in the latest science. By Nancy E. Williams