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Upcoming FranNet Webinar: How to Fund Your Business in Today’s Lending Environment
Many entrepreneurs are hungry to start a business of their own but are still hesitant to take that all-important first step. But it isn’t a lack of ambition that’s causing the apprehension. A good deal [...]
Should You Consider a Franchise Resale?
Many times before in this blog series, we’ve talked about the three main entrepreneurial paths to business ownership. You can start a business from scratch, buy an existing business, or buy a franchise. At FranNet, [...]
FRANdata Analysis: Latest New Concepts Report, Vol. 2
FranNet partner FRANdata, the premier market research and intelligence firm for the franchising industry, is out with another edition of their “New Concept Report." Volume Two has been released, revealing key market insights for the [...]
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Mike & Andrea Sims
I’m Sara Waskow, FranNet’s Market President for Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma. I’d like for you to meet a former client of mine, Mike & Andrea Sims. About three years ago, Mike happened to catch one [...]
Networking to Match Brands with People
FranNet is known for being the leading national franchise consultancy, whose specialty is networking to match brands with people. Because with thousands of franchise concepts to choose from, our consultants still believe that there’s a [...]
Franchise Systems Provide a Network of Ownership Peers
When you decide to become your own boss using the franchise route, you’ll be in business for yourself, but never by yourself. This is a common phrase in our industry, and it plays to the [...]
FranNet: Our Network is Your Network
Many people are familiar with the proverb that speaks to the value of a network: “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” Truer words have never [...]
Don’t Want to Return to the Office? Here’s a Suggestion…
With 40% of Americans now fully vaccinated and adults having at least one dose approaching 300 million, talks of returning to "normal" are top of mind. Industry and commerce are responding in kind, opening doors, [...]
3 Lesser-Known Funding Options to Consider
During the investigative process of reviewing franchise concepts, you’ll be introduced to several business opportunities that align with your personal profile, lifestyle, and financial goals. The discussion, guidance, and deliberation in determining the best fit [...]
Why Your Ideal Franchise Might be Different Than You Imagined…
It’s a common misperception that franchise ownership opportunities are limited to fast food restaurants. FranNet’s CEO even co-authored a book about it. While it’s true that the most recognizable quick-service restaurants (QSRs) do franchise their [...]
What are the Franchise Growth Sectors?
After you’ve decided to seek business ownership through franchising, the investigative process begins as you choose from thousands of concepts. Because it’s wise to keep an open mind about the type of business you may [...]
FranNet Through the Years…An Unstoppable Force
Over the past three decades, FranNet has become an unstoppable force in the franchising industry. With over 60 affiliated offices in the U.S. and Canada, we’ve grown our brand into the most trusted and respected [...]