Being a Certified Franchise Consultant is both fun and challenging. While the work can involve numbers and metrics, nothing compares to the relationships we build along the way. In the end, it’s those connections – made and strengthened over time – that truly put the icing on the cake. By Don Clayton
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Alesia Visconti, President and CEO of FranServe, Inc., wanted to share the love that FranServe Affiliate Franchise Consultants have for the company and their profession. When the word went out asking consultants to participate, the response was overwhelming! While they couldn’t all be shared, these responses should help readers “feel the love.” By Nancy E. Williams
People in the franchising industry, know that franchises are locally owned and independently operated businesses. It is natural that franchise owners are really good about showing communities that they care. They wholeheartedly support their community by setting out to be successful. By Dawn Abbamondi
According to Josh DuBois, there’s a running joke in franchising that you either grow up in the industry or fall into it. With more than 20 years living franchising from both the franchisee and franchisor side, he proudly reports the former. By Jessica Petrucelli
For a second year in a row, FranServe, Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting organization, has made it onto the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private businesses in America. Alesia Visconti, FranServe’s CEO and President, attended the awards ceremony and black-tie gala, proudly representing the company. She was asked about her experience at the event and how FranServe achieved this recognition once again. By Nancy E. Williams
Every building has an entry point and an exit point. Sometimes it’s through the same door. A lot of what franchisors talk about is how to enter the world of franchising. Come one, come all and explore the thrill of owning your own business through franchise ownership. By Don Clayton
As we round out the end of 2025 we look back on what went well and what can be even better in the future. In early 2026, I have to celebrate those emerging brands I hold near and dear to my heart. This past year, they focused and worked to adopt best practices early in their brand development. This allowed them to compete with established brands – in their unique industry – while also competing with others in the larger universe of franchises. By Dawn Abbamondi
When Jack and Jill Johnson decided to quit their six-figure corporate jobs on New Year’s Eve 2016 and venture into the world of franchise consulting, they bet everything on a simple insight: Most franchise buyers weren’t getting advice from people who had owned a franchise. By Jessica Petrucelli
One of the responsibilities of a Certified Franchise Consultant (CFC) is to dispel common myths in the industry. One common myth is that one needs a million dollars to invest in a franchise. While this sometimes is most certainly the case, it’s more of a myth than reality. By Don Clayton
Through your leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit you created a new brand that could be the next big thing in franchising. Start thinking about how this day-to-day business has changed your life. Provide for family, fulfill your drive to support community and provide a product or service no one else offers the way you do. By Dawn Abbamondi