Franchise concepts in that “sweet spot” under $100,000 are in demand. Do you happen to own a small to medium business in one of these categories and you are thinking about franchising your brand? By Dawn Abbamondi
The latest concepts to emerge do so with careful intention and focus by each founder. If you have been waiting for your chance to expand, now is the time to take action and bring your brand to life on the franchise stage. By Dawn Abbamondi
If you are in the medical or senior care industry, you know that caring is just the beginning – and it is often what drives someone to start or join a franchise brand. By Dawn Abbamondi
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
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
When you started your business, you had to forge the path and create everything for your brand – the image, process and model. Now you are franchising and ready to seek out the next phase of franchise owners. This is a reminder to consider veterans – for all the right reasons – their drive for success, leadership skills and self-motivation. By Dawn Abbamondi
When I look back at the last several years in franchising, I have to be proud that there are more women than ever making a huge impact on the industry. From suppliers I meet to the founders who are bringing their brands to market, there has been a huge shift. The conventions and meeting rooms are more balanced, getting closer and closer to 50/50 creating balance and inspiring others (less vocal than me) to speak up and share their story. By Dawn Abbamondi
My New Year’s wish for you: May the next generation be grateful for the time and energy you invested to help them create wealth through your franchise. By Dawn Abbamondi
The end of the year is often a time to look back and see what happened, and yet, we should always be forward focused on what we can do better in the future. Being free and clear to invent, re-create and change the game is an essential part of franchising. Before starting this article, I did go back and look at what we thought would come to us this year. By Dawn Abbamondi
Franchising is a great place for women to lead, as a female founder, business owner or supplier to the industry (like me). Women owners continue to grow as taking advantage of a wide variety of opportunities every day. Whether operating solo or hiring employees, they add value to the local economy, create wealth, empower others and lead the next generation. You may not be aware of the many resources available in the industry. By Dawn Abbamondi