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When Hurricane Harvey devastated Greater Houston in 2017, staff and management at the local Primrose Schools leapt to the aid of area communities--without being prompted by franchise owners Lou Ann and Michael McLaughlin, who were dealing with flooding at their own home.
- Helen Bond
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You may well have found what you think is the ideal pet franchise concept and can’t wait to invest in it. One of the first things you should do is ensure you can afford it.
- Emma Pearson
- 11,317 Reads 20 Shares
We recently wrapped HourMinds 2018, Snag's annual customer conference, where we hosted more than 350 brand and thought leaders to talk about the now and next of hourly work.
- Peter Harrison
- 5,117 Reads 7 Shares
Access to capital continues to be one of the deepest challenges facing a competent, growth-minded multi-unit franchisee.
- Rod Bristol
- 6,287 Reads 35 Shares
These 5 steps will help you determine whether or not a pet franchise is right for you.
- Emma Pearson
- 13,587 Reads 163 Shares
If you’re thinking about investing in a pet franchise then these 8 questions are essential for you to ask.
- Emma Pearson
- 14,367 Reads 18 Shares
Previously, we discussed how you can tap into the rich marketing resources provided by 1) your franchisor, and 2) your fellow franchisees.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 91,266 Reads 25 Shares
If you love animals, enjoy working with people, and would like to be your own boss, investing in a pet franchise can be a fulfilling, enjoyable, and financially rewarding career. You’ll be helping both animals and their owners while doing something you enjoy tremendously.
- Emma Pearson
- 19,001 Reads 33 Shares
If your goal is to open your own business and you love animals, owning a pet franchise will enable you to have a business that benefits animals - the best of both worlds!
- Emma Pearson
- 19,610 Reads 70 Shares
A statistically based analysis of Roark's acquisitions shows more growth in unit revenues than in number of units
- Peter Schwarzer
- 15,011 Reads 108 Shares
By now everyone is painfully aware that even a modest data breach at a medium-sized company can cause a world of pain. Cyber response costs alone (including reimbursing credit card companies for having to issue replacement cards) can run into the millions.
- Eric Levy, Eddie Block, and Peter Vogel
- 9,961 Reads 22 Shares
Franchisors discuss the pros and cons of using brokers to grow their brand.
- Helen Bond
- 10,586 Reads 42 Shares
Love them or hate them, franchise brokers can be an essential recruitment tool for some brands, depending on their stage of growth and timetable for expansion.
- Helen Bond
- 13,945 Reads 13 Shares
Europe is a ripe market for U.S. brands - if they know what they're doing.
- Peter Schwarzer
- 11,496 Reads 29 Shares
It's always a great time to get into franchising. Yet for entrepreneurs seeking to start and build their own business, some times are better than others to consider franchising as the vehicle for attaining their personal and business goals.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 28,083 Reads 58 Shares
We ended our previous discussion of service concepts with the point that many of these businesses are based on customers making the choice to trade money (surplus) for time (deficit). The example we used was maid services, where time-starved customers spend money to buy time they can spend with their family and friends.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 39,830 Reads 3 Shares
Last night, you and the family celebrated your birthday with dinner at your favorite sit-down restaurant, a well-known franchised brand. After the usual great meal -- including a hearty greeting from the host and the owner -- you stopped in at your favorite ice cream emporium, also a franchise.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 33,039 Reads 1 Shares
A new Technomic study reveals trends and data about consumers' shifting behavior and attitudes towards retailer meal solutions (RMS).
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 27,964 Reads 3 Shares
John Ponczoch believes there is always a way to make someone's day.
- Helen Bond
- 8,937 Reads 4 Shares
With new regulatory and legal hurdles, a newly confirmed Labor Secretary under a new administration, and revolutionary consumer technology developments popping up everywhere, all signs point to the continued disruption of the hourly workforce
- Jocelyn Mangan
- 4,303 Reads 31 Shares
Franchising has matured since Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald's in 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois. First-day sales at that restaurant were $316.12. In 2016, McDonald's annual sales topped $24.6 billion at nearly 37,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries -- with about 84 percent of those stores owned by franchisees. Daily sales per franchised store today? You do the math!
- Eddy Goldberg
- 93,248 Reads 232 Shares
Home-based franchise businesses appeal to entrepreneurs for many good reasons. For some, it provides a relief from the daily commute. For others it represents a break from the corporate rat race. For still others it means a chance to follow their passion and do what they love. But for all, it's a chance to take control of their financial future and build a business of their own.
- By: Eddy Goldberg
- 24,695 Reads 7 Shares
You have to spend money to make money. So the old saying goes. In franchising you can spend a lot or a little, and still make money. Once you've decided 1) that you want a franchised business, and 2) what industry segment you'd like to work in (fast food, home repair, pet care, etc.), it's time to determine what you can afford. Your "budget" will limit your choices.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 401,173 Reads 326 Shares
We've all had this experience: We see a store or restaurant we'd hoped to visit, but before we commit to going into the building, we're struck by an uneasy feeling.
- Marc Collopy
- 9,561 Reads 27 Shares
Singapore offers U.S. franchisors opportunities for growth
- Peter Schwarzer
- 27,679 Reads 45 Shares
Consolidation arguably has been one of the largest and most important trends in the franchise sector in the past few years, and it's not hard to see why.
- Dean Zuccarello
- 29,741 Reads 7 Shares
Veronica Jordan was determined to trade in her 9-to-5 desk job for something more creative and profitable. In 2012, after searching for 3 years, she came across a Facebook ad that inspired her to unleash her inner entrepreneur.
- Danielle Buenrostro
- 33,295 Reads 9 Shares
So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 2,779 Reads 1,023 Shares
Since joining Always Best Care in August 2015, my primary focus has been to overhaul the brand. In 2016, our major marketing objective was to build the brand's overall marketing platform and system.
- Franchise Update
- 4,922 Reads 1 Shares
Larry Miramontes, VP of Marketing at Always Best Care Senior Services, dishes on 2017 changes to the brand's marketing strategies and tactics.
- Larry Miramontes
- 3,146 Reads
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