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Generational Collaboration Makes Franchising a Family Business
What do Baby Boomers and Millennials have in common when it comes to career planning? More than you might suppose. Both groups are increasingly disillusioned with the traditional career path: Find a job, work hard to get promoted, save and invest...
The How of Business Featuring Sara Waskow
On the most recent podcast episode of The How OF Business, FranNet Consultant Sara Waskow talks about the benefits of business ownership, and how franchising can be the best path to owning your own business. Check out the podcast HERE
Ready to Quit but Not Retire? Franchising Over 50
Entrepreneurship may be viewed as the province of the young, but new business owners are just as likely to be in their silver years. That’s a compelling statistic from a study sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom. In fact, 35% of new...
Home Based Franchises: What you need to know
The number of available home-based franchises in Canada is growing – and it’s easy to see why. The idea of working from home, having a flexible schedule and being able to spend more time with family is appealing. Not having to pay for additional...
Make the Right Franchise Choice the First Time
There are many good reasons our FranNetDFW clients buy into a franchise rather than starting their own company from the ground up. The franchise model takes a lot of the unknowns out of running a business. Ideally, a new owner can rely on the...
Sara Waskow and Mosquito Joe on KEXB 620 AM
On a recent show, Sara Waskow of FranNet Dallas - Ft. Worth spoke about business ownership - specifically franchising - and also brought a special guest: the local Mosquito Joe franchisee! Listen to...
Tips for Starting a Semi-Absentee Franchise While Keeping Your Day Job
A semi-absentee franchise is a great option for anyone who needs the security of a regular job and paycheck while they are building their business. Some franchisees dream of leaving the daily grind of their job once they build their business,...
FranNet of Dallas/Fort Worth success story
FranNet DFW and 9Round Keller share their stories. Enjoy the video, and then if you'd like to know more about franchise opportunities in the DFW area, register for this special one-day event in Dallas and Fort Worth, and meet successful franchisors...
Advantages of Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership in New York
Some people find that franchise units are like tattoos – they can’t have just one. Have you ever been driving through a neighborhood and passed a franchise unit – then passed another unit of the same franchise only five or ten minutes later? If you...
Franchise Ownership versus the Guaranteed (?) Income Corporate Career Path?
If you’re like 80% of Canadians, you’re enamoured by the idea of having your own business. You are likely struggling with a number of factors… What concepts are hot right now? What business suits you best? Can I start part time and then switch to...
Buying in Bulk: Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership
Imagine driving through your home town and you notice several of the same franchise brand within a short distance from one another. You might wonder how these stores compete with one another being so close together. But the truth is that they don’t...
3 Reasons I Loved “The Big Short”
For movie fans, this is the season when all the good stuff is released. Good stuff means good stories. Stories that move you. Last weekend my wife and I saw “The Big Short”. The setting is the lead up to the 2008 financial collapse and start of...
All About Fees – Understanding Your Expenses for Your Franchise Business
Like any other type of business, starting a franchise comes with a number of expenses that must be paid by the business owner. These include some costs that are common to all businesses as well as fees that are specific to the franchise world. When...
Starting a Semi-Absentee Franchise in Canada
Updated January, 2025 When it comes to owning a franchise in Canada, there are various models to choose from. A traditional owner-operator franchise model is when the franchisee is involved in managing the franchisor's daily operations. It...
10 Reasons Owning a Small Business or Franchise Might be Right for You
Owning a small business or franchise is certainly not for everyone. But if you’ve got the entrepreneurial bug, there are certain telltale signs that starting a small business or investing in a franchise might be right for you. Here are 10 reasons...
How Does a Franchise Work?
{Updated November, 2023} Starting a franchise can reap many of the same benefits of starting a business from scratch, but it also offers several unique advantages. Not only do franchisees secure the use of a trusted and recognized brand, but they...
Vancouver Entrepreneur Provides Home Organization and Storage Solutions
On path to business ownership, Terry Yakiwchuk finds Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage franchise Terry Yakiwchuk spent more than 30 years in sales and logistics at a soft drink manufacturer. Today, he is the owner of Tailored Living featuring...
8 Communication Tips Used by the Top Franchises in NY
Whether you are courting the love of your life, or trying to join with one of the top franchises in NY, communication is key! Healthy romantic relationships have this in common with healthy franchise relationships. Without proper communication, new...
What To Expect With B2B And B2C Franchises
When deciding which franchise is the best fit for you, FranNet is here to help sort through the different concepts and business models. When looking at the B2B, (business-to-business model) and the B2C (business-to-consumer model) are systems you...
7 Characteristics of a Strong Franchise
It’s true that franchising has promising success rates, but it’s also true that not all franchises are created equal and not all franchises are a good investment. With that said, franchising can carry less risk than starting an independent...
Local Entrepreneur Provides Commercial and Residential Restoration Services
Pat Jacob opens PuroClean Restoration of Winnipeg East At 19 years old, Pat Jacob joined a leading grocery and merchandise retailer. He worked for the company for 29 years, spending the last 15 years as an executive at the head office. Jacob had...
You Found a Franchise to Investigate – Now What?
You’ve chosen the franchises that you want to investigate – congratulations – the easy part is over… now what? There are three phases to detailed franchise research, “Franchisor Discussions”, “Validation” (speaking with existing franchisees), and...
The Harsh Reality of Corporate Employment Patterns in Canada: ‘Work more, with less, for less’ syndrome!
As I reflected over the holidays about all of the clients I worked with in 2014, and all of the stories I heard, I was amazed at the strong correlation of themes from so many of my clients. I’ve also seen some of my family members be personally...
Evaluating B2B Franchises to Ensure Success
Anyone with skills in marketing, operations or management that wants to venture from the corporate world into business ownership should consider purchasing a B2B franchise. B2B transactions make up a much higher dollar volume of the business world...
Things You Need to Consider before Buying a Fitness Franchise in Canada
With the recent consumer focus on living a health conscious lifestyle, investing in a fitness franchise has become a very lucrative business opportunity. Low overhead costs, resistance to seasonality and multi-unit ownership possibilities are just...
An Additional Informational Article on Franchise Takes the Café Concept on the Road
Mobile franchises have been on the rise in the recent years thanks to their numerous perceived benefits. Low startup costs, flexible hours and increased exposure are just a few of the reasons that opportunity is rapidly growing in this sector of...
What You Need to Consider When Investing in a Business Consulting Franchise
Business consulting franchises provide consulting services to businesses on various topics including advertising/marketing, sales training and executive coaching, just to name a few. Franchisors in this category often have a good “toolbox of...
The Pros and Cons of Franchise Ownership
Franchising is way more than food and retail! There are over 1000 franchise concepts in Canada today covering over 50 different industries, meaning there are a vast number of franchising opportunities that can enable you to own your own business....
Curious About Getting In Gear With An Automotive Franchise?
There are currently over 30 million motor vehicles in Canada and this number continues to grow. The average length of time the car remains on the road in our country is approximately 11 years; while the vast majority of people only take their...
Things You Should Consider before Buying a Home Improvement Franchise
The wide variety of options in the “home improvement” sector of franchising makes this category one of the more popular service-based franchising categories. There are numerous great opportunities in this sector. Opportunities you can find in...
7 Top Reasons Hair Care Franchises Thrive Anytime
One of the biggest things to consider when scoping out potential franchises is when the best time to buy is. Many franchises go through ups and downs due to external factors such as the economy and demand for the product, no matter how well the...
Canada’s Franchise Expert to be Moderator and Panelist at Royal Bank of Canada’s Franchise Event
Toronto, ON, October 14th, Gary Prenevost President of FranNet today announced that in addition to being a panellist for the event, he has received the distinguished honour of being chosen to be a moderator for the 2014 RBC Franchise Advice Event....
Being in Business for Yourself, but Not by Yourself (Benefits of Being a Franchisee)
A core tenet in the world of franchising is that when you go into business for yourself, you’re never by yourself, in a manner of speaking. Because the essence of a franchise opportunity is that the franchisee has the support and experience of an...
“Local Job Market Outlook: Why it May Be Good to Invest in Your Own Business”
Is it time to finally take the plunge and invest in your own business? For the past five years, the employment outlook has made steady, if not plodding, progress. While there are multiple gains quarter to quarter across the board, many times the...
Business for Sale: Ontario Provides Great Opportunities for Buyers
The ratio of businesses for sale in Toronto to the number of potential business buyers is approximately one seller for every ten buyers. This makes it a real challenge to buy a profitable business. To find a business for sale, Ontario potential...
“What Are the Signs of a True Entrepreneur?”
Have you ever wondered what the signs of a true entrepreneur actually entail? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to do some research today which takes an in-depth look at some of the common traits and characteristics of the...
Canada Franchise Expert Shares Thoughts on Burger King-Tim Horton’s merger with Global News
Franchise Industry Expert and President of CanadaFranchiseExpert.ca, Gary Prenevost, was recently featured on Global News where he shared his franchising knowledge with viewers about the recent historic merger between Tim Horton’s and Burger King....
Should I use a franchise consultant?
If you’re like a lot of people who are trying to figure out which type of franchise to buy, the question “should I use a franchise consultant?” has likely crossed your mind. Obviously I’m biased because I've been a franchise matchmaking consultant...
Tim Hortons Burger King deal would be good for both – Franchise Industry expert Gary Prenevost
If you have been watching the news today, you might have heard that Tim Horton’s Inc. and Burger King have formed the world’s third largest fast food company after the Oakville, Ontario based coffee chain has agreed to a $12.5 billion merger with...
The single most-important analogy to remember when you want to buy a franchise!
Almost all of us relate to owning a vehicle of some sort. When you think about it, and automobile is simply a vehicle to get you from point A to point B in distance, while enjoying the ride along the way, and taking advantage of the functionality...
What is the hottest franchise?
One of the most common questions I get is “what franchises are hot right now? Personally I think this is one of the least relevant questions to ask – first how do you define “hot”? Is it which franchisors are selling most franchises? Is it which...
How long does it take me to get to a decent income?
One of the biggest challenges people have when considering which business to buy, is figuring out how long it will take them to get to the point where they’re earning a decent income. In order to get a reasonable perspective on this important...
How Much Money Can You Earn by Starting a Franchise in Canada?
{Video Transcript} One of the things aspiring entrepreneurs often ask me is “how much money can I earn?” Unfortunately, this is a very difficult question to answer because the amount of money one earns from a business is a direct byproduct of how...
10 Important Steps to Opening a Franchise
While these 10 steps are certainly not an exhaustive list, they do give a good idea of what needs to get done to start pursuing franchise ownership. Step 1) Self Evaluation The first thing you have to do in your journey to opening a franchise is...
Professionals Recommended in Your Search for Franchise Opportunities
Every professional athlete has at least one coach; often they have several coaches, each with a specialized area of skill and focus, so that the combined coaching enables the elite athlete to achieve and maintain high levels of performance. Well...
Overview – How to Conduct Effective Franchise Research
You are about to enter into a task of researching business opportunities, where the outcome will likely have a profound impact on your future. Some people enter into this research process and realize that entrepreneurship isn’t right for them, or...
107 Questions For Franchisors and Franchisee
Purchasing a franchise is a major investment decision and not every franchise will be right for every individual. The following list of questions that FranNet and the CFA recommend you should ask, if you are considering purchasing a franchise. I ....
Finding YOUR Business : Proper Search Methodology
Following the Proper Search Methodology Looking for the right business takes a significant amount of time and effort; and unfortunately, too many people select a business for the wrong reasons, which only compounds the risk of failure. The typical...
Buying a Franchise – Separating the Strong from the Weak!
A key factor to success is to first isolate strong franchise systems from weak ones, and then only focus your search on partnering with a strong franchisor. So let’s look at typical traits of both “strong” and “weak” franchises: Characteristics of...
5 Ways to Become an Entrepreneur
Consider these 5 Ways to Become an Entrepreneur when considering self-employment Starting from scratch Multi-Level Marketing Buying a franchise Buying an existing business Conversion Franchising – a Hybrid Strategy It is important to identify your...
Top 10 elements of a Strong Franchise System
Franchising, by its nature is a business strategy that is designed to capture and keep disproportionate market share. Success of franchising is that good franchising harnesses the human independence factor. Here are top 10 elements of a strong franchise system.
A Franchise Success Story
Considering starting a business, or buying a franchise, in the Dallas - Ft Worth area? If so, then a success story is just what you need! At FranNet, we love nothing more than sharing a wonderful success story from one of our valued clients. In our...
Benefits of Buying a Canadian Franchise
Are you looking for a business opportunity? We’re not just talking about any business opportunity here. We’re talking about a proven business opportunity with the potential and demonstrated ability to help you meet and exceed your financial and lifestyle goals through owning a successful business.
What To Be Aware Of When Buying a Franchise in Canada
When buying a franchise in Canada, it is important to conduct thorough due diligence, to the point where you can complete a detailed a cost-benefit analysis of the franchise opportunity (to determine to what degree it can enable you to satisfy...
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Consultant Disclaimer: FranNet’s franchise consultants own and independently operate each office throughout the FranNet system.
FranNet Brand Disclaimer: *There are over 4,000 franchise brands out there for you to choose from but FranNet has made the process much easier to find the right fit for you. We have a variety of franchisors in our portfolio in almost every industry. Our distinguished FranNet Certified Brands have completed our vetting process**. Your consultant can let you know what franchises are currently available in your area.
**Please note that the information and opinions expressed by the Franchisor are those of the Franchisor. FranNet, LLC makes no claim, promise, or guarantee of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information disclosed by the Franchisor. FranNet Clients are instructed to conduct their own independent investigation of the investment opportunity. FranNet assumes no liability for the statements and opinions stated by our Franchisor partners orally or in writing.
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