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
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
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
As a highly successful real estate investor, Peter Vekselman has amassed an impressive portfolio of sales over the past two decades, completing well over 3,500 transactions and partnering with like-minded entrepreneurs across the country to help them achieve real estate success. He credits his mentors for their role in his success and through franchise consulting has found a way to inspire the success of others too. By Jessica Petrucelli
As the founder of FranVue and a seasoned entrepreneur, McGinty has spent decades helping others unlock financial freedom through scalable business models. His journey into franchising was sparked by a simple but powerful belief: “Success leaves clues, and franchising is one of the clearest blueprints for freedom and scalability.” By Jessica Petrucelli
The annual FranServe Convention and Expo, held July 20-23 at Walt Disney World’s Yacht Club Resort in Orlando, Florida, was the organization’s most successful event to date. With the theme “Big Roars, Bigger Rewards,” the event featured a welcome reception, exclusive training seminars, dinner and fireworks at EPCOT, expert panels, a costume contest and even a dinosaur race!