It’s been hard to get around the issue of inflation, as it’s become part of the mainstream news conversation on the state of our economy. Though the data shows it reached a four-decade high of over...
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A “Dog-Centric” Boots to Paws Mission
I’m Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region. And I’d like for you to meet another client of mine: Mara Booth-Miller, who recently became the owner of her own...
When Is Buying a Franchise Like Buying a House?
Investing in a business is perhaps one of the largest and most significant decisions that one can make. That means it takes research and planning. Sound familiar? Like buying a house? ...
SBA Wants to End the Franchise Directory. What That Means for Lending
In late October, the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) proposed a few rule changes to amend several of the existing regulations that make up the SBA 7(a) Loan Program and 504 Loan Program – two...
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...
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...
Why Veterans and Franchising are a Good Match for One Another
FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma Blog – “Why Veterans and Franchising are a Good Match for One Another” Nov. 14, 2022 Why Veterans and Franchising are a Good Match for One Another On Friday of...
Finding Another Way
After 40 years of finance and accounting, this Portland resident has found a new way to “Do Life” through Club Pilates Dan Wynkoop’s background is in 40 years of finance and accounting, mainly in...
Your First Meeting with FranNet
STEP ONE On our FranNet blog, we’ve covered a lot of topics. All are related to the franchise industry, including trends, news and informative articles designed to educate our potential clients...