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...
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...
When it comes to establishing an entrepreneurial future, there’s nothing wrong with taking things slow. In some cases, this is the most ideal path to business ownership. Fortunately, the franchising...
Updated February 2025 “Franchising is the 12th largest industry in Canada and the second largest franchise industry in the world.” (Canadian Franchise Association - CFA) There is no doubt that...
{Updated January 2024} Franchising has proven to be a resilient industry in Canada. According to Franchise Canada Online, it is currently the 12th largest industry in the country with the income...
When Should You Invest in a Franchise? If you’ve been thinking about franchise ownership but are holding back, you may want to rethink your decision to wait. The reality is that many franchise...
Dreaming of becoming a business owner but feel you don’t have enough money? If so, there is a surprising solution that could solve your problem – using your retirement funds – better known as 401(k)...
With a lot of people who enter franchising, you hear the moniker, “Second Act” of their careers. But with Debbie McMahon, proud owner of a Big Frog Custom T-Shirt franchise in San Antonio, TX, we’re...
One of the greatest advantages of investing in a franchise instead of starting a business from scratch is that franchisors provide training to help owners launch and run the business...
{Updated January 2024} With a New Year comes countless New Year’s resolutions where people set goals for themselves to pursue over the next twelve months. While done with good intentions, it’s all...