Founders of franchise systems spend time, treasure and pain to get their system to the point that it has significant enterprise value. Many have a numerical goal for that value and a timeline for when they want to harvest their years of hard work. By Tom Spadea
Sergio came to America from Europe 21 years ago to take a logistics position at a Fortune 100 company in the Northwest. Several years later, cutbacks and layoffs occurred, and he needed to make a change. There were no similar corporations in the region and very few good job opportunities. Furthermore, Sergio saw that starting over with another company would probably lead to more of the same. By Jack Monson
Recently I had a candidate who’d get real excited about an opportunity but the very next day it’d be inevitable that he’d contact me with something negative or what I call “stinkin’ thinkin’.” In other words, instead of seeing the glass half full, he saw it as half empty. By Don Clayton
While the country is experiencing corporate downsizing and layoffs, we highly advise companies not to neglect the staff they have retained. Unfortunately, there are companies who while experiencing the emotional trauma of laying off staff, that forget they still have employees and those are the ones that must have customer service training. By Nancy Friedman
With Father’s Day around the corner, we asked FranServe Affiliate Franchise Consultants, who also are fathers, what it’s like to be FranFathers. While the consultants have different backgrounds, they’ve found the following to be true: Being a FranServe Affiliate Franchise Consultant has afforded them the flexibility and freedom to be present with their families while growing their businesses. By Nancy E. Williams
When Maya Ratcliff began toying with acrylic paints in her garage three years ago, she never dreamed she would soon be the founder of one of the fastest-growing franchises in the U.S. By Patty Horansky
One challenge in the booming in-home senior care industry has been finding qualified, nurturing caregivers upon whom franchisees and families can rely. Caring Senior Service, one of the longest-running, nonmedical in-home care franchises in the country, is meeting this challenge head-on. By Patty Horansky
According to the U.S. Census, more than 55 million Americans are 65 years of age or older, and that number is expected to exceed 70 million by 2030. With a population that steadily is aging, the need for healthcare professionals is growing as well. By Kelsi Trinidad
Overstuffed, cluttered and disorganized storage spaces in homes across the country are leading a boom in spending on custom closets. Over 41% of America’s women say they can’t find an item in their closets at least once a month, and one in nine is late to work because they can’t find what to wear, according to Clozetivity, the franchise experts in custom closets. By Kelsi Trinidad
Wize Computing Academy® is more than just an educational franchise. The brand has become a staple in over 100 schools and community centers in the U.S. and Canada, with its innovative project-based curriculum catching the attention of parents, students, educators and nonprofit organizations. By Brianna Bohn