I’m Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region. This Mother’s Day, I’m putting the focus on a couple of my clients who embody the “Mompreneur” lifestyle....
Meet the ‘Mompreneurs’: Stormie Caldwell
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Tribute to My Mother’s Influence in My Life: Lessons I Learned…
This Mother’s Day, as a tribute to my mother’s influence in my life, I wanted to share the story of my own entrepreneurial journey. While growing up, she gave me lots of advice and taught me so many...
Business & Franchise Ownership: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever considered, “Starting a Business May Be Safer than Having a Job”? Today, that’s our job. While that statement may sound counterintuitive to some, it’s become a reality for millions...
5 Stats That Prove Franchising is “Open for Opportunity”
As America continues to make progress in a post-pandemic world, the International Franchise Association (IFA) wants people to know that franchising is “Open for Opportunity.” To help sustain the...
The Ins and Outs of Marketing and Promoting Your Business
Once entrepreneurs have crossed the dividing line between wanting to own a business to operating one, it’s important to focus on marketing and promoting your new franchise establishment. There are...
How Franchise Taxes Work in Canada
Updated March 2025 “Canadian franchises contribute over $120 billion CAD per year to the Canadian economy and create jobs for almost 2 million Canadians.” Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)...
The Value of FranNet’s Networking Resources on the Local Level
As consultants with FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma, our specialty is helping entrepreneurs locate and investigate the right business opportunity through franchising. Many of our clients have shared...
Celebrate Lawn & Garden Month With These Exciting Franchises
Spring has officially sprung in the Lone Star State, as evidenced by the end of overnight freezes, high pollen counts, and the unpredictability of North Texas’ storm season. April is also for...
A Closer Look at the Franchising Industry in Canada
Updated February 2025 “Franchising is the 12th largest industry in Canada and the second largest franchise industry in the world.” (Canadian Franchise Association - CFA) There is no doubt that...
Spring Cleaning: Don’t Miss This Exciting Webinar on April 14
Welcome to April, a time when many households break out the brooms, mops, dust rags, and cleansers to participate in an annual event we loosely refer to as “Spring Cleaning.” This is the one time...