Every year, FranNet hosts its annual Fall Meeting – a networking event and opportunity for our consultants, vendors, and franchise partners. This year, the meeting was held at the Marriott …

For those of you who may be unaware, there’s an important holiday coming up. National Boss’s Day is Sunday, Oct. 16, an occasion that’s been celebrated since its inception back …

You may have always thought of becoming your own boss one day. For many, the dream began when they were young, as they watched a close family member who owned …

Need some entrepreneurial resources? FranNet of California has you covered! For every budding entrepreneur and future small business owner out there, California lives up to it’s billing as the Golden …

There’s no doubt that franchising is a leading contributor to the U.S. economy and the country’s GDP output. According to some of the latest statistics and data, the industry is …

In our quest to keep prospective franchisees, entrepreneurs, and future small business owners apprised of the latest economic indicators in southern California, FranNet of California has collected research from various …

In FranNet of California’s quest to keep our readers informed of the latest issues and trends affecting the franchising industry, we present an interesting topic for consideration. When many people …

Franchise ownership isn’t always a singular goal for entrepreneurs or transitional executives looking to establish the second act of their career. While those are two of the most common franchise …

In our role as franchise consultants for FranNet of California, we do our best to provide our audience with useful information related to entrepreneurship. If you’re among those who have …

Part of our role as franchise consultants with FranNet of California is to monitor the current economic outlook in our state. We do our best to keep our finger on …

All of the talk and attention being paid to the looming possibility of a recession can be a trigger for employees who have lived through one before. Unfortunately, one of …

America seems to be holding its collective breath at the moment, wondering whether or not we’re about to go through the dreaded “R” word, Recession. Applying only a strict economic …

In this week’s edition of FranNet’s weekly blog, we tackle the subject of royalty payments for franchisees. Royalty payments are a typical obligation in which franchisees pay the franchisor a set …

GET INFORMED BEFORE YOU BUY!! If You Are Researching or Deciding on a Franchise, this FREE  “Must-Attend” Will Show You: • How to Jumpstart Your Business • Personalized Assessments for …

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 …

President and Owner of FranNet for Southern California, Page Nicol, has today announced that they will be hosting the Orange County Entrepreneur Expo on April 30, 2013. The Entrepreneur Expo …

A new workshop, aimed at out-placed professionals, individuals looking to make a change in their career and semi-retired men and women, is scheduled to take place on March 27, 2013 …

A new franchise workshop, aimed at out-placed professionals, individuals looking to make a change in their career and semi-retired men and women, is scheduled to take place February 27, 2013, …

FranNet Southern California, specialists in helping people decide which franchise opportunity is the right fit for them, has today announced the hosting of a new, but free business workshop that …

Franchise industry needs Affordable Care Act repeal, banks to extend credit The American Jobs Act made big news early this month when President Obama signed it into law. It was …

  Friday, April 27th 2012 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 4800 SW Meadows Rd. #300 Lake Oswego, OR 97035   Learn proven strategies for starting your own business from a …

FranNet evaluates the top 25 things to look for when franchise shopping Over the course of 25 years, FranNet has guided a lot of interested franchise owners towards the right …

Gallup poll shows American workers are emotionally disconnected from their jobs Is it any wonder that American workers by the thousands are flocking to franchise brokers to guide them into …

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business or franchise? Are you going through a career transition or want to leave the corporate rat race? Are you looking for …

Seattle may best be known as the birthplace of great coffee and as a city with exceptional amounts of rain. But, did you know that Seattle is also one of …

Page Nicol of FranNet Pacific Northwest will be hosting a webinar on ‘How to Buy a Franchise’.  With over 23 years of franchise ownership and coaching experience, Page will share …

Today is the last day to sign up for the free workshop on starting your own business. For a recap, you will learn proven strategies for starting your own business, …

January 27th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Lake Oswego, Oregon. Learn from a 25 year business and franchise developer, proven strategies for starting your own business while reducing the risks of going …

Would you like to start a franchise in Portland? Our experts can help match you with the right business opportunity. I can help you with all the various different types …