Merri Cronk Articles

Updated July 2026 Choosing a franchise is one of the biggest business decisions you’ll ever make. With thousands of franchise opportunities available across dozens of industries, finding the right fit …

Anago Commercial Cleaning Services Master Franchisee Aaron Grohs has a plan to grow his brand in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S. They say there’s no substitute …

When Should You Invest in a Franchise?  If you’ve been thinking about franchise ownership but are holding back, you may want to rethink your decision to wait. The reality is …

Dreaming of becoming a business owner but feel you don’t have enough money? If so, there is a surprising solution that could solve your problem – using your retirement funds …

With a lot of people who enter franchising, you hear the moniker, “Second Act” of their careers. But with Debbie McMahon, proud owner of a Big Frog Custom T-Shirt franchise …

One of the greatest advantages of investing in a franchise instead of starting a business from scratch is that franchisors provide training to help owners launch and run the business …

Not quite ready to leave your job but still want to invest in your future? Franchise ownership can make that happen. Whether you’re happily employed, tired of the corporate rat …

When people think about owning their own small business, they tend to picture building it from the ground up: starting in their home office with just a desk and a …

When we meet people and tell them about what we do, it is not uncommon for them to tell us that they have never heard of a franchise consultant service …

If you’re thinking about investing in a franchise, the first step is assessing whether or not you would be a successful franchise owner. Many people are excited about the idea …

Franchise Consultant Merri Cronk was excited to recently help a retired Air Force pilot find a second career with the franchise, Lawn Doctor.  Rich and his wife Patsy had looked …

“I wouldn’t want to own a cleaning service,” said one potential franchise owner. “That’s a dirty job.” This is one example of a comment franchise consultants at FranNet hear about …

If you’re looking for the most profitable franchises in Austin, you’ve landed on the right page to learn more. While you can do research to find a list of franchises …

If you’ve decided that you want to buy a franchise, one of the first questions you may ask is how to fund it. Ideally, you have enough cash saved up …

If you’re interested in learning about investing in a franchise or ready to buy one, a quality franchise consultant can help assess your readiness, provide advice and help you find …

“I never dreamed of being the owner of a cleaning business,” said one franchisee applicant. “I don’t wake in the morning feeling passionate about the oil change industry,” said another …

If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, one of the first questions on your mind is most likely how much profit you can make. While a Franchise Business Review study …