Veterans are often wondering what comes next after their time in service. For those with an entrepreneurial spirit considering business ownership, franchising is a great option to consider. Veterans and franchising make an excellent match – a business with systems and processes already in place, plus the network of support and recognizable brand behind them. By Wendy Kunz
Success in franchising starts when a founder creates a brand worth following. They establish a system that has a solid recognizable trademark, offering a value proposition for franchisees to invest in their own business. By Dawn Abbamondi
Donald M. Cepiel Sr., Principal of FranGPS, LLC, began his journey in franchising at just 16, landing his first job at McDonald’s. Like many teens, Cepiel balanced work with high school sports, even continuing with the company into his first year of college. His career grew rapidly until he was drafted, pausing his budding success to serve in the Army. Proudly fulfilling his service, Cepiel planned to return to McDonald’s once his tour was complete. By Rose Mango
Back when I was learning to drive in the late 1980s, to get from your starting point to your destination, you needed a road map. You could only get road maps at gas stations. Once obtaining a road map, you had to go through the process of unfolding it and reading all the fine print, hoping it was the latest edition. Talk about taking your eyes off the road! By Don Clayton
In today’s rapidly changing job market, many Americans find themselves frustrated with their current positions. Long hours, limited growth opportunities and a lack of control over their professional lives leave countless individuals yearning for something more fulfilling. For those aspiring to achieve the American dream of business ownership, franchising presents a compelling and accessible pathway. By Rose Mango
There are a lot of people who enter into the world of franchising questioning themselves as to if they can be successful. What they fail to realize is that strength doesn’t come from what you can do; it comes from overcoming things you thought you could not do. By Don Clayton
When Kirtan Bhandary, owner of Rockville Sign Company, opened his doors two years ago in Rockville, Maryland, he wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Bhandary’s path to business ownership was a curvy one. By Nancy E. Williams
When most people think of franchising they think of big brands or big corporate control. What they fail to realize is that franchise owners are pillars in their communities in which they serve. They are local business owners who own and operate a local franchise in their city or town. By Don Clayton
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
It has been said that if you still have a pulse, then you still have a purpose. FranServe Certified Franchise Consultants (CFCs) are specifically trained and skilled at helping others realize their purpose in this life. Many miss out on their destiny because they sacrifice their destiny for “security.” By Don Clayton