Every November, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces are honored on Veterans Day. President and CEO of FranServe, Inc., Alesia Visconti has a longstanding dedication to supporting veterans, so she was asked to share why the veteran community holds such personal significance. By Nancy E. Williams
Meet Pam Currie, CFC, and her sister Shari Currie-Skjoldager, CFC, CAFC – two sisters renowned for their knowledge in franchising and taking on a client-centric approach as franchise consultants. As co-partners of Franchise Intellect, they’ve harnessed their collective expertise to form a defined process that focuses on a methodology of “Aligning Wisely” when investing in a franchise. By Rose Mango
Responsible franchising requires not only a secure foundation for launching a program but also a genuine commitment to the success of franchisees throughout the life of the relationship, from recruitment through growth, maturity and renewal. By Don Clayton
Why would someone want to utilize the free services of a FranServe, Inc. certified franchise consultant (CFC)? Doesn’t everyone have the information on the multitude of options available? Doesn’t everyone know all the new and exciting brands on the market right now? Perhaps so, but most likely not. By Don Clayton
We already know the benefits of buying a franchise: Entrepreneurs-turned-franchisees are boosted by business assistance, brand recognition, low failure rates and a built-in customer base. But what about selling a franchise? When it comes time to retire or change lanes, are there any advantages for the resale of a nationally known brand? A recent study says there are many. By Jessica Petrucelli
According to recent data from the research firm Franchise Business Review, 32% of all new franchises opened in the past 24 months are women-owned – a promising surge that serves as a good predictor for the future of franchising. By Jessica Jones
Not all storms come in one’s life to destroy. Rather, some storms come to clear one’s path. Some say COVID-19 is a storm; it has crept into our own backyards causing disruption, and it has forced some to pivot and look for a better and clearer path to their future. By Don Clayton
As CEO of FranServe, Inc., Alesia Visconti heads the world’s largest franchise consulting organization. Here, she reveals what led her to franchising, how FranServe Franchise Consultants help business ownership dreams come true, and what a true entrepreneur should do to ensure success. By Rochelle Miller
As Certified Franchise Consultants we listen and observe first, then plan. We work with individuals all over this great planet to become entrepreneurs through franchise ownership. Every Individual with whom we consult has different environments, backgrounds, lifestyle preferences, and investment levels. Therefore, it’s critical to listen more, speak less and plan accordingly. By Don Clayton
When Julie Goldberg realized she didn’t want to return to the office after her childcare leave ended, she sought to invest in a franchise to start her own home-based business. Having started her career in the accounting department of a national retail brand that was a franchise, she knew first-hand that her chances of success would be greater if she invested in a proven business model rather than launch her own independent company. By Rochelle Miller