This month, FranNet once again renewed our partnership with the SCORE Association. If you’re unfamiliar with SCORE, they’re the nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration...
The Franchise Blog
Opportunity Knocking! DFW’s Shortage of Storage Units
Sometimes you really have to be paying attention to spot an opportunity in life. And for those of us in North Texas and Oklahoma, this year’s extreme weather is causing ripple effects in our lives...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Janet Schimek
My name is Sara Waskow and I’m FranNet’s Market President for Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma. I’d like for you to meet a former client of mine, Janet Schimek. A self-described “Jack of All Trades”,...
What FranNet’s Clients Have to Say About Working With Us…
A recent study by Sapio Research shows online customer reviews rank 3rd out of 12 factors in the consumer buying cycle. It’s a statistic that reveals just how important feedback can be for companies...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Terry Rackley
My name is Sara Waskow and I’m FranNet’s Market President for Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma. I’d like for you to meet a former client of mine, Terry Rackley. When his previous career became more...
Another Veteran of the Oil &Gas Industry Goes Entrepreneurial: Meet Frankie Graves
Frankie Graves, a meticulous planner, took proactive steps on his journey to go entrepreneurial. As you’ll note from his story, once you’ve been bit by the ownership bug, it’s a hard feeling to...
Franchising = Freedom. What Will You Do With It?
A few recent studies reveal just how much our attitudes about work have changed since the pandemic began almost a year ago. Remote work seems to have caught on—because according to a Pew Research...
How to Spring Into Action and Become Your Own Boss
March 1 is the beginning of the meteorological spring season, a time of the year known for annual traditions like spring cleaning, opening the windows to fresh air, and preparing for a stretch of...
From Oil & Gas Exec to a Owning a Franchising Empire: Meet Tobias Judd
With the assistance of FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, Tobias Judd has recently added franchise ownership to his career portfolio, as the proud new owner of Monster Tree Service...
Why Couples Make Great Franchise Owners
According to data compiled by Statista, the percentage of people working from home five days a week jumped from 17% before COVID, to 44% afterward. In many cases, both spouses were fortunate to...