On behalf of FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma, Happy New Year! We hope that 2023 will be a successful one for you, especially if you’ve been considering an entrepreneurial future. If you’ve been...
The Franchise Blog
What Does Franchising Mean to the State of Texas (and Oklahoma!)?
As we get ready to close out the 2022 calendar year, FranNet of DFW and Oklahoma thought it might be a fun exercise to take a look at what the franchising industry means to both states. There’s no...
This Season, Give Yourself the Gift of Entrepreneurship
Ah, December…it’s finally here. The last month of 2022 has arrived, a time of holidays, celebrations, togetherness, and gift-giving. When it comes to gifts, most believe that it’s better to give...
What is “Selling Season” and Why are Franchise Owners So Excited?
Are you familiar with the term, “Selling Season?” In general, it typically refers to holiday shopping – a period of frantic retail-based sales often responsible for lifting the fortunes (and bottom...
Franchise Owners Rejoice as “Selling Season” Arrives
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday – these just-completed back-to-back-to-back retail-oriented holidays have officially kicked off what sales experts refer to as “Selling Season.”...
A List of Things FranNet is Thankful for This Year
Even if you haven’t yet acknowledged it, the holiday season has officially begun, as we approach our annual Thanksgiving celebration. A time of feasting, family, and contemplation for all the things...
Another Client Success Story: How Alma Zuniga & Gustavo Chavez Became Their Own Boss
I am Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, and would like you to meet another clients of mine: Alma Zuniga and her husband, Gustavo Chavez. They both...
What Franchise Ownership Is and What It Isn’t
When entering the business world, it can be daunting to discern the confines, gravity, and scope of franchising. What exactly does franchising entail? How do you know if franchising is right for...
How to Gift Yourself With Something Meaningful (Your Future)
The holiday season is unmatched when it comes to giving and receiving gifts. A tradition that traces its origins back to biblical times has become more and more commercial as time marches on. Could...
The Case of the Army Officer Veteran
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) This client was an Army Officer who left the service after a...