When aspiring business owners take the step to buy a franchise, they become investors. The basic definition of an investor is: “any person or other entity…who commits capital with the expectation...
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Owning Multiple Franchises – What Do You Need To Know?
While how much you can make as a franchise owner depends on various factors, owning multiple franchise units is ideal for those seeking to make lots of money. A multi-unit franchise model is when a...
Conversion Franchising: Everything You Need to Know
You’re probably familiar with the idea of franchise ownership, but have you ever heard of a conversion franchise? A conversion franchise is when a franchisee joins their independent business with a...
Turnkey Franchises – Everything You Need to Know
You’re probably familiar with the term “turnkey” especially as it relates to buying a house, but perhaps you’re wondering how it relates to starting a franchise business. “A turnkey business is a...
Buying An Existing Franchise – Everything You Need to Know
Prospective franchisees can choose to open a new franchise location or buy an existing one. Purchasing an already existing franchise might be less common, but it’s worth considering. It could be an...
Franchise Exit Strategies: Selling or Succession?
It’s no secret that franchising your way to business ownership offers many advantages for entrepreneurs. FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma has long preached that it’s easier than starting a new venture...
Franchising vs Licensing – What You Need to Know
If you’ve started looking into your options for business ownership, then you might have come across the terms “franchising” and “licensing”. Franchising and licensing agreements share some...
Revisiting a Client Success Story: Ryan Mann & Olga Torbello
You may remember a couple of entrepreneurial alumni who previously worked with Diana Trondsen, Market President and Franchise Consultant of FranNet of Houston - Ryan Mann and his fiancé, Olga...
Buying a Franchise vs. Starting Your Own Business
The first step to running your own business is to decide which path you want to take to become a business owner. One option is to start your own business from scratch. Another option is to buy a...
Is It Possible to Get Out of a Franchise Agreement?
It might be helpful to start this discussion by answering the question, “What is a franchise agreement?" A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract between a franchisor and a franchisee...