Growing emerging franchises Alex got his start working with Papa Johns as a franchisee. In 4 short years, he had grown to 34 franchise locations. After 11 years in the…
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When do you go to a franchise discovery day? I believe you should attend discovery day when you are deep into the process of learning about a particular franchise. You…
The politics involved in the financing world When elections come around, the banking industry tends to feel some anxiety. Every time a new person with a new platform is elected…
The best reason to consider selling your franchise? Cash in on your equity. This is one of the best reasons to sell a franchise. If you’re able to take a…
Being mentored by franchise icons Zack grew up immersed in the franchise world. His parents are the founders of Fishman PR and he interned there at a young age. While…
Strategically hiring the right people is key When Bill acquired his first 10 Pearle Vision locations he handpicked every single store manager. He wanted to build a management team of…
What pushed Bill over the edge and into franchising Bill grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. His Dad owned a flower shop and a Jazz Club and his Mom…
A couple of common ways a business is valuated EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a measure of a company’s operating performance. You’re measuring cash-flow. Revenue:…
The Big Blue Swim School franchise humble beginnings Growing up, Chris spent his days between the beach or a pool. As he began swimming competitively, he’d spend 4+ hours a…
How do you know if your business is on the brink of failure? According to Mike, 83% of entrepreneurs are struggling to survive check-to-check. Sometimes we can’t face the truth…