One of the most common franchising questions we hear from clients, both current and future, is “what’s the best business category to look into?” It can be a little bit tricky to answer this...
4 Franchise Categories Worth Exploring in 2023
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What’s the Typical Timeline for Buying a Franchise?
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...
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...
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...
Micro-Franchise Opportunities – Your Ticket to Passive Income?
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...
Buying a Franchise in Canada – What You Need to Know
{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 is the Right Time to Invest in a Franchise
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...
Think You Can’t Afford to Buy a Franchise? Think Again
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)...
Former Engineer & Professor Discovers the Life Changing Opportunity of Franchise Ownership
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...
Franchise Training Programs Speed Up Profits
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...