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Houston Economic Forecast 2021
As December closes out the year that was 2020, all eyes will be fixated on what Houston will look like next year, especially as it pertains to our economic outlook. Fortunately for us, some very talented minds at the Greater Houston Partnership...
Houston Needs Home Care Help (Seniors Helping Seniors)
Statistics and data bear out the facts that can’t be understated—Houston needs home care help. According to the most recent U.S. Census information, there are over 500,000 seniors in the Houston metropolitan area. And that data is now 10 years old....
Holiday Horror Story in My First Franchise
Updated from original publish date of December 3rd, 2015. The world has changed in many ways since this article was originally published in 2015. Still, this story remains one of my favorites, not only during the holidays, but in the franchise...
Thriving through Covid: The Twelve Days of Franchising (A Holiday Take)
Hey, the work week is winding down and Christmas is literally right around the corner. As if the music on the radio, the endless Santa commercials and holiday parties aren’t enough, we’re hijacking the FranNet “Thriving through Covid” blog today to...
4 Things to Look for in a Good Franchise
There’s a reason that budding entrepreneurs sometimes get overwhelmed at the thought of considering franchising as a route to become their own boss. There are literally thousands of concepts to choose from, at all levels of investment. The biggest...
Thriving through Covid: Ken VanderVeen – Clean Eatz Franchise Owner
Ken VanderVeen is finally his own boss. His journey to get to the entrepreneurial promise land was driven by two distinct circumstances—one business related, and one of a personal nature. In the end, Ken bought a Clean Eatz franchise, which he...
Thriving through Covid: Josh Shanahan – Clean Eatz Cafe Franchise Owner
Josh Shanahan is no stranger to business ownership, but when it comes to franchising, he’s now another satisfied FranNet client. A CEO of a successful technology services company, Josh was looking for a way to diversify his business ownership...
Some Recent FranNet Deal Announcement News…
As we get ready to close out the year, we’re back with another round of recent FranNet Deal Announcements. Read on, as we cover our consultants’ top wins and celebrate some of the newest franchisor-franchisee announcements… Junkluggers turned out...
FranNet of Houston Client Spotlight: Shona Bascon
Shona Bascon spent almost three decades in the oil and gas industry, working for Shell Oil Company. She loved her time working for the energy giant, the stability it afforded her family and the opportunities she had to advance within the corporate...
Thriving through Covid: Franchising in 2021
It may not be time to string up the holiday lights just yet, but that hasn’t stopped the prognosticators from placing their bets on what the franchising industry is going to look like in 2021. And we’re right there with them. As a whole, interest...
Real-time Data can Inform Your Decision Today
By Mark D. Cory, Owner & Franchise Placement Specialist – FranNet of Michigan November 2020 Making a life-changing decision, such as whether to start a business, will always be fraught with fear and uncertainty. Add the dynamic of a global...
2021 is Coming…Time to Make a Plan – 5 simple questions can get you started…
Don’t look now, but we’re one calendar week away from Thanksgiving. A year that began with the usual amount of promise took a turn for the much-worse and many people will be happy to see 2020 end. 2021 will be different. As it pertains to the...
Franchise Spotlight: Kitchen Tune-Up
It’s safe to say that the pandemic has thrown more than a few curveballs our way. Some businesses were adversely affected, while others flourished. The circumstances borne of lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders also played a factor. Again, if...
FranNet Gives Back through The Shield
FranNet Gives Back is a program that celebrates the good things our Consultants do for the communities in which they work and live. And on this Veterans Day, we are proud to bring you a timely and meaningful story from Emily Anderson, of FranNet of...
Service at the Center of this Veteran Owned Franchise
Ron Wilder’s journey from the Army National Guard to CPA to franchise owner has always been about helping people. His desire to serve others was a strong driver in choosing his 1-800 Water Damage franchise. Ron is the owner of 1-800 Water Damage of...
Manage the Manager as a Semi-Absentee Franchise Owner
A majority of entrepreneurs, eager to establish a successful business, choose the franchising route to become their own boss. As a business owner, they want to harness this enthusiasm and run every aspect of the operations. They choose to be as...
Thriving through Covid: Brian and Ramona Long – Money Pages Franchise Owners
Brian and Ramona Long needed a Second Act for their career paths. After living and working in New England, the Longs packed up and headed down South to Kennesaw, GA, a northern suburb of the sprawling Atlanta metro area. They were keen on...
Thriving through Covid: Ryan Kinsley – Monster Tree Service Owner
Ryan Kinsley and his wife, Michelle, always envisioned owning a business of their own. The journey to get there took them to a new city (Athens, GA) where they bought a house, welcomed their first child, and—with a little bit of help from...
FranNet of Houston Client Spotlight: Trey Davila
Trey Davila grew up in a military family, moving around quite a bit. Halfway through college, an ROTC scholarship presented itself and he joined the U.S. Army. Sent immediately to Newport News, VA, for Officer Training, Davila was later sent to...
Essential Businesses Weather Any Climate
Learn which franchise categories are recession-resistant or…"Covid-proof." When you stop and think about it, the pandemic has introduced many new terms to our vocabulary. Social distancing, contactless delivery immediately come to mind. But for the...
Will the Energy Industry’s Future Include You?
It never hurts to consider your options… Last week, Deloitte released a damning report of the pandemic’s effect on the US crude oil, natural gas, and chemicals industry. A review of the findings, which cover the time period from March to Aug. 2020,...
Franchising Can Provide a Lasting Legacy
There are basically three paths to business ownership. You can start your own venture from scratch and custom-build an operation that suits you. You can also buy an existing business from a current owner-operator. Or—like most like-minded...
Thriving through Covid: Steve Bergfeld – UNITS Moving and Portable Storage Owner
Steve Bergfeld is the proud owner of a UNITS Moving and Portable Storage franchise in Columbus, OH. UNITS Moving and Portable Storage competes in a $42 billion industry that includes self-storage, on-site storage, self-service moving and...
It’s High Time for Home Service Franchises
While the pandemic first upended the U.S. economy, no one could have predicted its effect on industry and commerce. But the ways in which we adapted to mitigate our collective health risk is paying dividends in unexpected and surprising ways....
The Power of (Your Own) Essential Business
Back in March, as the pandemic began its rapid spread across the U.S., shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders were issued. And a new term entered our lexicon—essential businesses. In essence, these establishments were duty-bound to remain in...
How Franchising Helped Matt Loving Come Full Circle
Matt Loving has a story to tell and it’s all about coming full circle at the intersection of both life and career. Matt is proud of the fact that he grew up in the heartland, working on his family’s Kansas farm. No doubt he learned a lot about work...
Now is the Perfect Time to Contemplate Your Next Move…
No one disagrees that 2020 has been a challenge. For those employed and enjoying one of the strongest economies in the history of the U.S., the global pandemic has sent shockwaves through the intersection of business and commerce. But thanks to a...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Toni Amenrud
Simply listening to the tone of Toni Amenrud’s voice will clue you in to the excitement and ambition she feels as the new owner of her Kitchen Tune-Up franchise. Like many who go on to become their own boss, she began her journey in the corporate...
How I Left the O&G World and Became My Own Boss…
Over the weekend, BP announced plans to slash its worldwide oil and gas production by 40%. That’s approximately a million barrels of oil a day. They also plan to reduce upstream oil and gas by 35-40% and operations by 30-35%. All in the next...
DFW is an Entrepreneurial Paradise
8 Facts You Need to Know… The sixth annual “Dallas Startup Week” gets underway next week, so mark your calendars for a five-day extravaganza running from Aug. 30-Sep. 3. Presented by the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC) Network and sponsored by...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Mark Potts
Mark Potts owns the CertaPro Painters franchise in Missouri City, a suburb of Houston’s sprawling metroplex, which ranks as the fourth largest city in the U.S. He opened the doors for business in November 2019, the culmination of a multi-year...
5 Businesses to Start Now
The unwavering negative news about COVID-19, the economy, political unrest can make it hard to imagine there is any good news out there. Particularly for small businesses. But there is…. Aspiring business owners engaged in franchise...
From One Oil Exec to the Others…it’s Never Too Late for a Second Career Act
Mark & Liz Beattie make up a dynamic husband-wife duo, operating their own Budget Blinds franchise in Fulshear, TX, a sprawling suburb west of the Houston metroplex. This couple’s roots stretch back to their home country of Scotland, but their...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Michael Lee
Michael Lee is the CEO of his own business, Fitness Machine Technicians of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in fitness equipment repair and maintenance for both residential and commercial clients. But his burgeoning small...
To the Downsized Oil and Gas Employees of Houston, You Have Alternatives
It’s not a layoff if you view it as a career transition… The city of Houston, fourth-largest in the U.S., has always been synonymous with the oil and gas industry. Known as the “Energy Capital of the World”, it’s home to over 500 oil and gas firms...
June Franchise Buyers See Economic Advantages
Here at FranNet, it’s exciting to see the swell of first-time franchise owners taking opportunity by the reins. The following list showcases the diverse spread of industries where our clients (many in career transition) are choosing strong...
Congratulations to the 2020 FranNet Awards Winners!
FranNet is excited to announce our 2020 Awards Winners! Thank you to Benetrends Financial for sponsoring the event and to Benetrends CEO, Dallas Kerley for co-hosting. Congratulations again to all of the winners and a special thank you to...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Aaron Grohs
Anago Commercial Cleaning Services Master Franchisee Aaron Grohs has a plan to grow his brand in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S. They say there’s no substitute for experience and Aaron Grohs of Anago of Austin is a prime...
Is a Pandemic the Right Time to Start a Business?
It just might be, says the NY Times. We’re seeing a common thread among those who achieved their goal to own their own business in the spring of 2020. It’s the realization that in times of uncertainty, there’s no better place to invest than in...
The Case of the Rich Uncle
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) For many years this candidate was a very successful small business owner. He operated a large wholesale distribution...
The Case of the Rocket Scientist
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) This client worked as an engineer in the aerospace and defense industry. His expertise was in the electronics of guidance...
The Case As Scary as a Heart Attack
My client opened their franchise on Feb. 1, 2020 The day after the U.S. imposed travel restrictions on China, to halt the spread of the pandemic, my new franchisee held his Grand Opening. It was Feb. 1, 2020. A month later, amidst the worsening...
The Case of the Army Officer Veteran
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) This client was an Army Officer who left the service after a distinguished career. His military experience and educational...
4 Reasons to Hire Your Teen to Work at Your Franchise
With summer on the horizon, you might already be hearing complaints of boredom from your child or endless requests for money so they can go to the movies or mall with their friends. If your kid is desperate for something to do this summer—or if...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Bob Herman
In February 2018, Bob Herman debuted as a franchise owner with Aussie Pet Mobile—essentially a mobile and roaming pet grooming service—serving Charleston, SC. Though the franchise brand originated in Australia (hence the name), Herman’s business...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Michael Renault
Michael Renault is the proud owner of an image360 franchise in Charleston, SC. The business is a turnkey solution for customers who need custom visual communication products, including signs, banners, graphics, vinyl wraps, and much more. As a...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Jason Otte
Everyone’s tale of taking the entrepreneurial leap of faith is different. And Jason Otte, one of the newest franchisees for Instant Imprints in Charlotte, NC, has his own tale to tell. A native of the Greater Philadelphia area, his previous career...
Exploring Your Options in Business Ownership
This could be a good starting point to learn more about how I might be able to assist you to explore your business ownership options. You can find some links and resources below and I’ve assembled a simple starting point for you. There are two key...
Look Who’s Saying “YES” to Franchising Now
Look Who's Saying "YES" to Franchising Now - April 2020 You may be wondering, who would commit to starting a business in the midst of a pandemic and economic volatility? These FranNet clients (many in career transition) are looking beyond the...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Jim Zandee
Jim Zandee is the proud owner of a CertaPro Painters franchise serving the Detroit metro area. He’s personally involved in every aspect of the business, which should be obvious when you consider what he’s accomplished since opening the doors back...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Judy Praska
Judy Praska’s Fastest Labs franchise may be one of the newest businesses in Bloomington, MN, but her desire to take the entrepreneurial route in life goes way back. Yet, like most people who are ambitious enough to become their own boss, the...
A New Business? Now? Are You Crazy?
These are actual questions my wife asked me, NOT during the 2020 pandemic, but rather in mid-September 2001. The horrific 9-11 atrocity had just happened, the stock market was crashing and it was looking like the U.S. would be going to war with...
Employee to Entrepreneur
I have invited you here to learn more about exploring career opportunities that don’t involve returning to the corporate world. Not everyone has thought about starting their own business as their career path of choice. For many, following a more...
What is a Royalty Self-Sufficient Franchise?
Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet, urges you to dig deeper into the financials and gain a clear understanding of the situation if a franchise system relies on selling more franchises just to meet payroll expenses. Updated April 2025 When...
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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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