Every year, the franchising industry anxiously awaits the annual Franchising Economic Outlook Report, compiled by the International Franchise Association (IFA) and FRANdata, a leading market...
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How I Learned to Become a Dog-Person…
Of all the different franchise concepts available today one category continues to be a top performer. I’m talking about pet-related business opportunities. Many of my clients ask about different...
How to Get Involved with the Startup Community in DFW
If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and happen to be interested in an entrepreneurial future, we’ve got some good news for you. You’re not alone – not by a long shot. North...
Another Client Success Story: Meet Matthew Relyea
Matthew Relyea was born into entrepreneurship, as his family owned a multi-generational business in Columbus, Ohio that began with his grandfather. However, Matthew was determined to see what...
Calling All Oklahoma Entrepreneurs – Here’s Your Economic Rundown
At FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma, we felt like it was long overdue for our audience to hear more about the economic outlook in the Sooner State. After all, this is an area that got its nickname from...
March is About Female Empowerment. And the Franchising Industry is Here for it.
In case you hadn’t yet heard, March is a big month for female empowerment. It’s Women’s History Month and, last week on March 8, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. FranNet of DFW &...
Why This Could be a Big Year for Franchising – 2023 Outlook
The franchising industry’s biggest trade show of the year, the annual 2023 IFA Convention, just concluded out in Las Vegas. This means the cheering sound you may be hearing is a war cry of...
Financial Resources for Female Business Owners in Canada
March just happens to be International Women’s Month, a time to celebrate the progress and achievements of female trailblazers. And March 8 is International Women’s Day, a time to raise awareness...
The Franchise Advantage Over Startups
One small example of why Franchises have an advantage over startups… FRANdata shows (report below) that finding "Quality" talent/labor is the biggest challenge facing franchisees. Finding...
Highlights From the 2023 IFA Annual Convention
This week heralds the arrival of the franchise industry’s most prestigious trade show event of the year – the 63rd annual International Franchise Association (IFA) annual convention, of which...