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Celebrate Lawn & Garden Month With These Exciting Franchises
Spring has officially sprung in the Lone Star State, as evidenced by the end of overnight freezes, high pollen counts, and the unpredictability of North Texas’ storm season. April is also for celebrating National Lawn and Gardening Month, set aside...
A Closer Look at the Franchising Industry in Canada
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 franchising plays a significant role in the Canadian...
Spring Cleaning: Don’t Miss This Exciting Webinar on April 14
Welcome to April, a time when many households break out the brooms, mops, dust rags, and cleansers to participate in an annual event we loosely refer to as “Spring Cleaning.” This is the one time each year when we don’t just sweep dirt under the...
Franchising First-Timers: 6 Things to Know Before You Begin Your Search
If you’re one of franchising’s “first-timers,” take heart. You’re about to embark on an unforgettable journey to entrepreneurship. If successful, you may very well end up becoming your own boss – in charge of your destiny, your schedule, and your...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Bob & Nelly Sammons
With the assistance of Cynthia Mora, Franchise Consultant with FranNet of Houston, Bob and Nelly Sammons are making their entrepreneurial dream come true – owning a business that’s all their own. The couple is ready to share their franchise...
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 from franchising representing $120 billion....
The Pandemic-Era Small Business Boom – What it Means for Franchising
In case you’ve been living under a rock, or completely cut off from all the positive business news that’s swirling around, we have some updates for you. Yes, despite the caution given to rising inflationary pressure, the environment for small...
FranNet Shares the Best Takeaways from the IFA’s 2022 Economic Outlook Report
Each year, the International Franchise Association (IFA) and FRANdata, two valuable FranNet partners, issue their annual economic outlook report. The 2022 edition was recently released and FranNet has reviewed the contents to bring you the key...
The Best Takeaways from the IFA’s Economic Outlook Report
Each year, our industry eagerly awaits the release of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Economic Outlook Report. The much-anticipated predictions were made public a couple of weeks ago and FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma is here to...
FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma: Celebrating the Women of Franchising
This is a special week – and month – set aside to celebrate the women of franchising, and women in general. Tuesday, March 8 is International Women's Day, which just so happens to be during March’s Women’s History Month. What is this all about? And...
FranNet of Canada Celebrates International Women’s Day
Tuesday, March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the achievements and accomplishments of females. International Women’s Day, or “IWD” has a declared mission to help spread a message of unity for gender equity and equality in...
Explained: Roles of Franchisor and Franchisee Defined
As an industry, there are times when we need to return to the basic understanding of franchising and how the roles of franchisor and franchisee interconnect. This helps us accommodate the many first-timers, just learning about becoming their own...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Hamilton Gayden
With the assistance of Mark Cory, Market President and Franchise Consultant for FranNet of Michigan, Hamilton Gayden is making his entrepreneurial dreams come true — as the owner of a multi-unit enterprise consisting of two 101 Mobility franchise...
Resources for You: America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDCs)
This week, we’d like to speak with you about a resource you may not know about – America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC). In North Texas, there is a Regional Lead Center and two SBDC Centers – one in Dallas and one in Fort Worth. What...
4 Ways the Pandemic Spurred Big Picture Thinking
The era of the Great Resignation is fast approaching its one-year anniversary, as it was April of last year that an astonishing 4.5 million Americans decided to collectively put in their two-week notices. Even by the summer of last year, many...
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 you? It’s important to first understand exactly what...
Franchise Owners Should Factor the Asset Value of an Exit Strategy
Last week, FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma posted a blog about a recent study revealing that franchise-owned businesses are worth one and a half times more than their non-franchise counterparts when it comes to resales. But this aspect – while not...
Highlights from the 2022 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR)
Franchise Update Media (FUM) is a valuable and trusted resource for the franchising industry. Their multi-channel approach to providing insight and thought leadership is beneficial for insiders and entrepreneurs to keep their finger on the pulse of...
Franchise Spotlight: petbar Boutique
While there are literally thousands of business concepts to choose from, every now and then a brand gets especially red hot and deserves its own franchise spotlight. I’m Cynthia Mora and as one of FranNet’s consultants in Houston, I can attest to...
FranNet’s Gary Prenevost Talks: New Year, New Trends
A new year has kicked off and our very own Gary Prenevost is here to share his latest insights with the entrepreneurial minded. As the market president and franchise consultant for FranNet serving Toronto, Ontario, and Quebec, he’s a frequent...
Franchise Ownership is an Asset. An Investment That Increases in Value Over Time
Many people think of owning their own business as the opportunity to become their own boss. To be able to dictate the terms of many of life’s key factors – the amount of free time, a better work-life balance, and perhaps most of all—income and...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Ryan Mann & Olga Torbello
With the assistance of Diana Trondsen, Market President and Franchise Consultant for FranNet of Houston, Ryan Mann and his fiancé, Olga Torbello are making their entrepreneurial dream come true—owning a business of their own. The couple is ready to...
What’s New? The Latest from the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)
As a member in good standing with this organization, FranNet of Canada would like to draw your attention to a website you should bookmark. If you aren’t a regular visitor to the Canadian Franchise Association’s (CFA) website, you’re missing some...
What you Need to Know about Choosing a Franchise Territory
When you start exploring franchising opportunities, you’re quickly going to learn that territory is going to be an important part of your research and your decision. What is Franchise Territory? Franchise territory is the area a franchisor...
Dallas County Ranks 4th in the Nation for Small Business Owners
As FranNet franchise consultants, we’re constantly scouring the web in an attempt to bring you the best news and information you can use. For those North Texans with an entrepreneurial mindset – and the others we’ve yet to convince – we were...
Preview: What to Expect at the 2022 IFA Convention
The franchising industry has a robust schedule of trade shows featuring franchisors, brands, vendors, suppliers, and of course – prospective franchisees. But there may not be a more important expo than this year’s 63rd annual International...
Franchising Veteran Dan Monaghan Joins FranNet Board of Directors
FranNet Corporate begins the 2022 year with the special announcement that franchising veteran Dan Monaghan has joined the organization’s board of directors. He’ll join other board members, Jack Armstrong (Chairman), Jania Bailey (CEO and Director),...
The Difference Between a Franchise Broker and a Consultant
When those with an entrepreneurial mindset decide to begin the franchise investigative process, they can always choose to go about it alone. Or they can enlist the services of a franchise broker or consultant. Essentially, they are one and the...
2022 Franchise Trends to Watch
Every new year ushers in a brand-new opportunity to start fresh, set new goals, and accomplish exciting things. For FranNet, it also brings a whole new year of possibilities in the world of franchising, an industry that not only held its ground...
Don’t Look Now, but Texas is the Job-Quitting Capital of the U.S.
It’s been said that “quitters never win,” but we’re about to illustrate why this statement isn’t always true. Aside from the obvious, of course. People who stop smoking and drinking aren’t quitters in a negative sense of the word. Nor are the...
FranNet Brands Ranked on the 2022 Entrepreneur Franchise 500® List
Last week, Entrepreneur released its highly anticipated annual Franchise 500® list, which ranks the top-performing franchises in the industry. The business models of these successful brands are judged on five key factors, including cost, support,...
Let’s Talk About the Value of Franchising
The pandemic has become something of a comprehensive reckoning for employers and employees alike. Never before in history has there been such introspection for both sides of the workplace equation. For employees, it’s given rise to the “Great...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Jim & Michele Montgomery
With the assistance of Sara Waskow, Market President and Franchise Consultant for FranNet of Dallas-Fort Worth & Oklahoma, Jim and Michele Montgomery have made their entrepreneurial dreams come true—owning a business operation of their own. The...
4 Things You Can Do: A Whole New You in 2022
As we end the final week of 2021, more than a few of us have begun to turn our attention to what lies in store for us in 2022. Perhaps not by looking into a crystal ball or seeking a Tarot card reading but wondering in general what might happen of...
Industry Year in Review/2022 Preview
In our final blog post of the year, FranNet of Canada would like to take a look back at the year that was (2021), and the year that will be (2022), for the franchising industry. We’ve scoured the internet to find the latest and greatest statistics...
How to Give Yourself a Meaningful Gift This Year
As Christmas continues its relentless march onward this year, you’re likely consumed with gift-giving activities at the moment. If you have kids, you’ll want to do your level-headed best to get them the latest and greatest trendy presents. Your...
How to Gift Yourself Something Meaningful for Your Future
The holiday season is unmatched when it comes to giving and receiving gifts. We’ve all been taught that it’s better to give than to receive, but far too many of us give and give to others and leave little behind for ourselves. While the idea of...
What Makes North Texas SO Attractive for Business
If you’re lucky enough to be a resident of North Texas, you’ll want to read this blog which covers the many reasons why this region is so attractive for business. I recently had the opportunity to attend a “state of the state” address given by the...
Introducing the Just Jania Podcast
Jania Bailey is the fearless CEO of FranNet, having been appointed to the top position back in 2015. Since that time, she’s helped the organization grow to become the largest and most trusted franchise consulting group in North America. In all,...
Why It’s Never Too Late to Try
As 2021 draws to a close, we once again turn our attention to a new year. January is always a time of new possibilities, resolutions, and opportunities. That is, for those who take an interest in believing that their best days aren’t over at all...
Texas Economy Booming in Anticipation of 2022
Texas’ economic forecast looks to be bullish for 2022. A recent report, released by Texas A&M’s Texas Real Estate Research Center, tracked growth through the second quarter of 2021, and includes an encouraging forecast for 2022. A 6.4% increase...
Generation Next: Canada’s Millennials Look to Franchising
According to some of the most recent data and statistics, Canada’s Millennial population is just shy of 10 million people. Couple that with nearly 80,000 existing franchise businesses, growing at a rate of over 4,000 per year, and you’ve got a...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Tommy & Kim Campbell
With the assistance of Sara Waskow, Market President and Franchise Consultant for FranNet of Dallas-Fort Worth & Oklahoma, Tommy & Kim Campbell have made their entrepreneurial dreams come true—owning a business operation of their own. The...
How to Franchise Like a Girl
Since Sept. 2020, something quite interesting has occurred in the franchising industry. Call it a shift, if you will, but for the first time, the number of women making inquiries about franchise ownership topped men among two key demographics—Gen-X...
Critical Trends in Franchising
The pandemic has redefined many aspects of consumer behaviour, both from a business-to-business (B2B) and a business-to-consumer (B2C) perspective. It has also created one unique condition that will have a positive impact on franchising for the...
Give Us a Listen: Unpredicted Entrepreneur
Chances are, you have a favorite podcast or two that you listen to on a regular basis. Perhaps it’s one about true crime. Maybe it’s one hosted by one of your favorite movie stars, or it could be a show that follows your favorite sports team on a...
Lend an Ear! Franchise Canada Chats Podcast
Are you a podcast listener? If so, FranNet of Canada would like to direct your attention to a show produced by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). In case the logo below isn’t a dead giveaway, we’re talking about the Franchise Canada Chats...
Teri Villanueva to Appear on “He Said She Said in Business” Podcast
Teri Villanueva, consultant with FranNet of San Antonio, is set to appear on the “He Said She Said in Business” podcast, which airs every Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. on 93.3 or 92.5 The Bull, San Antonio’s Classic Country radio station....
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Alan & Regina Miano
With the assistance of Sara Waskow, Market President and Franchise Consultant for FranNet of Dallas-Fort Worth & Oklahoma, Alan and Regina Miano have made their entrepreneurial dreams come true—owning a business operation of their own. The...
Upcoming Lunch & Learn: Build Your Own Corporate EXIT Strategy
On behalf of FranNet of Dallas-Fort Worth & Oklahoma, we’d like to cordially invite you to an upcoming Lunch & Learn-style webinar you don’t want to miss! On Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 12:05 – 12:55 p.m. CST, we’re standing by to present a...
Small Business Administration Updates EIDL Funding
In September, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) updated the guidelines for the pandemic-induced Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Existing small business owners—especially franchise owners—who are still facing daunting...
What to Expect When You Meet With Us: Part II
Welcome to Part II of our double blog edition, “What to Expect When You Meet With Us”. Last week, in Part I, we covered the initial steps of our FranNet consultation process, largely dedicated to having you fill out your own personal...
Why U.S. Workers are Obsessing Over the ‘Great Resignation’
The chasm between employer and employee continues to widen dramatically, as more and more fed-up workers are ditching their dissatisfying jobs for the great unknown. When it comes to voluntary job departures, when did the workforce become so brave...
Can I keep my day Job AND start a business?
The short answer is YES! Many people assume that having a day job eliminates them as a candidate for business ownership. In reality, this does not have to be the case, as there are some franchise opportunities that have been proven to operate...