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...
Blogs
How a Corporate Layoff Changed My Life…
For this week’s blog post from FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma, we thought we’d change things up a little bit by getting personal. We feel it’s important for our clients – and our prospective clients...
Exploring Side-Hustle Opportunities…Once the Kids are Back in School
In the franchising industry, there are plenty of myths to debunk. One of the more famous examples is the perception that franchises are just fast food establishments. In actuality, these...
Women & Franchising: What We Had to Say on the ‘Talking Confidence’ Podcast
Recently we, the dynamic duo at FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma, had the pleasure of appearing on the popular, ‘Talking Confidence’ podcast, hosted by our good friend, Holly Caplan. We met Holly...
Trendlines: Let’s Talk About California’s Economy
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 the pulse of the local economy...
Get the Facts: Tarrant County Small Business Workforce Recovery Grant Program
We do our best to keep our North Texas and Oklahoma entrepreneurial friends up to date, with news you can use – but we also have an eye on updates that affect current small business owners. In this...
What to Do if You’re Downsized (Again)
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 the consequences of a down...
Laid off? Here are 9 Important Things to Do Right Away
Having your job eliminated is one of the worst hardships to endure. Regardless of how it’s described -- layoffs, pink slips, furloughs, or the more politically correct term, downsized, it’s an...
Recession-Resistant Franchise Concepts – An Explainer
We’ve discussed the possibility of a looming recession in the U.S. several times in the last few weeks and, by the end of this month, we should have an answer one way or the other. That is, whether...
Getting Clear on Your Business Model
Before joining FranNet, I was a multi-unit operator for one of the well-known national haircare brands, and I operated salons throughout Southwest Florida. The question I often get asked is: How did...