Sustainability
Most franchise investors utilize financing to invest in a franchise opportunity. However, securing funding involves much more than having good credit and sufficient collateral. By Don Clayton
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08, 2026
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08, 2026
Special section: Kids, Pets + Education: FranServe Franchise Expert
Kids and education franchises seem to go hand in hand, so we asked resident franchise expert Janice Durant, CFC and president of New Trails Business Consultants, Inc., a FranServe, Inc. affiliate, why that is and what other opportunities there are that don’t necessarily combine the two. By Nancy E. Williams
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08, 2026
FEATURED FRANCHISE CONSULTANT: Jeff O’Shea, FranServe, Inc.
After working as a FranServe, Inc. franchise consultant over the past five years, Jeff O’Shea admits it’s the best job he’s ever had. “I wanted to help other people,” he said. “I wanted to be the guy who could tell others how to chase their dream of financial freedom, how to spend more time with the family and earn a living but still be there at four o’clock to coach your kids’ games. That’s exactly what this position allows.” By Jessica Petrucelli
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07, 2026
FranServe Franchise Expert: Mike Halpern, FranServe, Inc.
High investments can be a barrier for entry for many in considering a franchise. And while a lower investment can be attractive, understanding the pros and cons is valuable. One of our resident experts, Mike Halpern, CAFC and owner of Franchise Freeway, a FranServe, Inc. affiliate, weighs in on low-cost franchise brands and how they might be a great option for aspiring entrepreneurs. By Nancy E. Williams
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07, 2026
Overlooked
Franchise consultants are used to hearing the same things when working with investors. One of those things is the interest in the “big name” franchise brands. Scott Stephenson, a FranServe Certified Franchise Consultant (CFC), shares his answer to this particular topic when it comes up. By Don Clayton
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07, 2026
FEATURED FRANCHISE CONSULTANT: Daniel Purim, FranServe, Inc.
After surviving a couple of rounds of layoffs at his last corporate job, Daniel Purim finally succumbed to a company-wide downsizing. By Jessica Petrucelli
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05, 2026
FRANSERVE FRANCHISE EXPERT: FranServe, Inc.
For our June issue Special Section: Food + Drinks, we asked Janice Durant, CFC and president of New Trails Business Consultants, Inc., a FranServe, Inc. affiliate, to share some of the expert advice she provides clients on the largest franchise industry in the world. By Nancy E. Williams
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05, 2026
WHAT THE HECK IS A FRANCHISE CONSULTANT?: Don Clayton, FranServe, Inc.
I recently came across a quote from Aaron Harper, Founder and Chairman of Rolling Suds, that perfectly captures why anyone considering entrepreneurship through franchise ownership should seriously explore working with a Certified Franchise Consultant. By Don Clayton
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05, 2026
Featured Franchise Consultant: Laura Rolfe, FranServe, Inc.
After spending years in the nonprofit sector serving families impacted by muscular dystrophy, heart disease, and arthritis, Laura Rolfe realized she wanted to continue changing lives – just in a different way. So she took a page from her parents and grandparents – who have run a family business since 1955 – and explored business ownership, something she believed would create independence, stability, and long-term opportunity. By Jessica Petrucelli
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04, 2026
Navigating Franchise Resales: What You Need to Know Before You Buy: FranServe, Inc.
Franchise resales are a hot topic for aspiring entrepreneurs who don’t want to start from scratch, but to understand the world of franchise resales, it’s important to consult an expert. Mike Halpern, CAFC, owner of Franchise Freeway, a FranServe, Inc. affiliate, is just that. Halpern was asked to share his knowledge and insights on this topic. By Nancy E. Williams