Patrick Laforet, a well-known Canadian franchise expert and author, recently quoted an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” By Don Clayton
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
This is a wonderful time for women to become franchise owners. Female ownership is on the rise and will continue to be. There are diverse opportunities for women across all sectors, and we see women who have been held back in corporate life able to excel in franchise ownership – without restrictions! By Alesia Visconti
Sometimes we can be so focused on the “what if’s,” we cannot see the potential in any opportunity set before us. What if this or what if that? How about this one: What if you’re successful beyond your imagination? By Don Clayton
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That’s the philosophy that Alesia Visconti adopted this year while planning and executing the annual FranServe convention, which was restructured out of an abundance of COVID precaution. By Jessica Jones
Recently, I received emails from excited entrepreneurs who are hesitant and unsure about getting started. Robbie asked if now is the best time to own a franchise, Laurette asked when the best time is to buy a franchise, and Ken asked if he should get a franchise now or wait things out. By Alesia Visconti
“I want to buy a franchise! I’m putting up the money! I’m in the driver’s seat! I’m in charge,” says Mr. Franchise Candidate. Makes sense – or does it? By Don Clayton
If you’re looking to invest in a franchise, the opportunities are endless: food service, home repair, automotive, fitness, and even education, are just a few of the myriad of choices that potential business owners face when entering this multifaceted market. By Jessica Jones
Analysis paralysis is real. It’s the Kryptonite to entrepreneurship. Don’t fall victim. We don’t live in a perfect world; therefore, no business model is perfect. If one lays out the pros and cons side by side and the pros have an 80% advantage or higher, one should probably move forward! By Don Clayton
Is it better to get a franchise from an established brand, or is it better to go with a new brand and grow with it? I see the pros and cons of both options. By Alesia Visconti