As a business owner with branded vehicles on the road, you have a lot to think about. Are you properly protected against the potential risk? What do consumers think when they see your vehicle on the road? Your vehicles are an extension of your brand, and the safety of your drivers is part of managing your brand’s image. By Susan Kothe & Ashley Thomas
Franchising continues to evolve from its original model of fast-casual dining restaurants, with cutting-edge technology opportunities such as cloud-computing businesses now available for willing entrepreneurs. However, one recent shift in the franchising industry has been from the high expense of brick-and-mortar locations to flexible, and lower-cost mobile operations. By Sue Bennett
I’ll do this when I get a round tuit. I’ll invest in a franchise when I get a round tuit. I’ll invest in myself when I get a round tuit. I’ll set up a meeting with my franchise consultant when I get a round tuit. I’ll take investing in a franchise seriously when I get a round tuit. By Don Clayton
My partners and I have launched hundreds of new franchise systems over the years. One of the most difficult conversations we often must have with a new franchisor is telling them that they don’t have a protectable brand name, or that their brand name is owned by someone else. By Tom Spadea
For more than 32 years, Kitchen Tune-Up has been transforming customers’ kitchens and baths in one to five days. And while some franchisees have opened retail spaces for their businesses, 70% of Kitchen Tune-Up owners prefer to remain mobile, working out of their home offices. This allows them to ramp up quickly and keep over-head low while still providing exemplary customer service. By Nancy E. Williams
With more than 300 locations across the United States and 25 new franchises added in 2019, BrightStar Care laid the foundation for a major expansion in 2020. Then came Covid-19. By Jessica Jones
“No Rules! No Royalties!” That’s the motto of Signworld, a national organization for more than 30 years with over 340 companies providing commercial custom signage and graphics. By Nancy E. Williams
Over the last 20 years, Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care has been providing customers with one-stop automotive care, promoting long-term customer relationships and delivering more revenue streams for franchisees. By Nancy E. Williams
While working in their former corporate careers, John and Rochelle Marsh became disenchanted with the leadership within their organizations. Their decision to leave their jobs and invest in a franchise led the Marshes on a long and thorough search for the right brand. By Cindy Charette
If manning a brick-and-mortar operation for long hours does not fit your dream of business ownership, don’t be discouraged. As many franchise owners can attest, you don’t have to be tied to a storefront or an office to generate revenue, and customers don’t always have to come to you. By Rochelle Miller