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Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Joe Adams
I’m Sara Waskow, FranNet’s Market President for Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma. I’d like for you to meet a former client of mine, Joe Adams. As you can tell from the picture, he’s a big dog lover and when you read about his entrepreneurial journey,...
Another Franchisee Journey: Getting to Know…Fady & Ana Chaban
Fady and Ana Chaban are originally from Venezuela, but moved to the states back in 2007 in furtherance of Fady’s career as a Petroleum Engineer. Ana’s career spanned the full scope of corporate accounting. They’ve been married for 16 years and...
Networking to Match Brands with People
FranNet is known for being the leading national franchise consultancy, whose specialty is networking to match brands with people. Because with thousands of franchise concepts to choose from, our consultants still believe that there’s a perfect...
FranNet: Our Network is Your Network
Many people are familiar with the proverb that speaks to the value of a network: “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” Truer words have never been spoken regarding the franchise investigative process. Countless...
3 Lesser-Known Funding Options to Consider
During the investigative process of reviewing franchise concepts, you’ll be introduced to several business opportunities that align with your personal profile, lifestyle, and financial goals. The discussion, guidance, and deliberation in...
What are the Franchise Growth Sectors?
After you’ve decided to seek business ownership through franchising, the investigative process begins as you choose from thousands of concepts. Because it’s wise to keep an open mind about the type of business you may own, this step can sometimes...
How to Take Advantage of the Post-Covid Business Environment
FranNet of DFW and Oklahoma has been conducting some research lately. We know and understand our target audience very well and we wanted to provide some well-sourced data and figures to encourage the entrepreneurial mindset. If you’re among the...
FranNet Through the Years…An Unstoppable Force
Over the past three decades, FranNet has become an unstoppable force in the franchising industry. With over 60 affiliated offices in the U.S. and Canada, we’ve grown our brand into the most trusted and respected franchise broker group in North...
FRANdata Analysis: Restaurant Franchising Could Be a Smart Bet
The restaurant and hospitality industry were among the hardest hit by the global pandemic. Aside from the obvious reason—crowded indoor dining and the risk of a highly transmissible virus—there is now statistical data that tallies up the damage. In...
Another Client Success Story: Meet Blair Paul
Blair has recently become one of the newest owners of a Junkluggers franchise—a business opportunity that’s seeing high demand. Read this tale, as he explains the journey in his own words… Background “I’m from the island of Newfoundland in Canada....
Another Franchisee Journey…Meet Janet Carmichael
At FranNet, we like nothing more than celebrating the success of our clients. In this edition of our FranNet Testimonial Series, we meet Janet Carmichael of Nashville, TN, who just celebrated her 10-year anniversary as the owner of a Big Frog...
Tax & Financial Reporting Required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Did you know that the franchising industry in Canada makes up the 12th largest sector of our economy? According to the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), franchising contributes over $100 Billion CAD annually to our economy, creating close to...
Another Oil & Gas Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Chad & Stormie Caldwell
With the assistance of FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, Chad & Stormie Caldwell became two of the newest Oasis Senior Advisors franchise owners. According to Stormie, who shares the couple’s journey, it was the right move at the...
A Few Words About the FranNet – SCORE Partnership
This month, FranNet once again renewed our partnership with the SCORE Association. If you’re unfamiliar with SCORE, they’re the nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). As the nation’s largest network of...
Opportunity Knocking! DFW’s Shortage of Storage Units
Sometimes you really have to be paying attention to spot an opportunity in life. And for those of us in North Texas and Oklahoma, this year’s extreme weather is causing ripple effects in our lives that have yet to be discovered. The unprecedented...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Janet Schimek
My name is Sara Waskow and I’m FranNet’s Market President for Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma. I’d like for you to meet a former client of mine, Janet Schimek. A self-described “Jack of All Trades”, Janet previously worked in hospitality, accounting...
What FranNet’s Clients Have to Say About Working With Us…
A recent study by Sapio Research shows online customer reviews rank 3rd out of 12 factors in the consumer buying cycle. It’s a statistic that reveals just how important feedback can be for companies that sell products and services to the public. At...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Terry Rackley
My name is Sara Waskow and I’m FranNet’s Market President for Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma. I’d like for you to meet a former client of mine, Terry Rackley. When his previous career became more and more unfulfilling, he decided to try something...
Your E2E Journey
FranNet Canada invites you to complete our self-directed learning course: Your E2E Journey: From Employee to Entrepreneur! How to find, and research your optimum self-employment Options Who doesn’t love the idea of being their own boss and...
Another Veteran of the Oil &Gas Industry Goes Entrepreneurial: Meet Frankie Graves
Frankie Graves, a meticulous planner, took proactive steps on his journey to go entrepreneurial. As you’ll note from his story, once you’ve been bit by the ownership bug, it’s a hard feeling to ignore… Frankie Graves recently became one of the...
Franchising = Freedom. What Will You Do With It?
A few recent studies reveal just how much our attitudes about work have changed since the pandemic began almost a year ago. Remote work seems to have caught on—because according to a Pew Research study, almost half of all work-from-home employees...
How to Spring Into Action and Become Your Own Boss
March 1 is the beginning of the meteorological spring season, a time of the year known for annual traditions like spring cleaning, opening the windows to fresh air, and preparing for a stretch of improved weather. Many are more than happy to...
From Oil & Gas Exec to a Owning a Franchising Empire: Meet Tobias Judd
With the assistance of FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, Tobias Judd has recently added franchise ownership to his career portfolio, as the proud new owner of Monster Tree Service franchise, a business that offers full-scale tree...
Why Couples Make Great Franchise Owners
According to data compiled by Statista, the percentage of people working from home five days a week jumped from 17% before COVID, to 44% afterward. In many cases, both spouses were fortunate to share a home office together—offering an in-depth...
Financial Requirements for Owning a Franchise
A lot of entrepreneurial candidates are easily sold on the idea of using franchising as a vehicle to business ownership. But just as many are curious about the cost. If a prospective client asks me, “How much does it cost to buy a franchise?”, I...
The Ideal Personality for Franchising. Do You Have It?
While franchising can be an ideal way to own a business of your own, not everyone is cut out to be successful, according to their precise business models. Anyone engaged in the investigative process, if done properly, should soon figure out whether...
What to Look for in a Good Franchise Opportunity
The desire to become your own boss can be overwhelming. While you may already have an idea of the kind of business concept you wish to own and operate, it takes patience and due diligence to make sure you choose wisely. Fortunately, franchising can...
FranNet of Houston Launches New Networking Group
FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region are excited to announce a project we’ve been working on. It’s the launch of our very own networking group! The FranNet Business Network of Houston is the official name and our first meeting is set for...
How FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region Helped Raul Lema Expand His Empire
With the help of FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, Raul Lema is the proud new owner of a Signworld which he branded Vital Sign Solutions. It’s a Houston-based business that specializes in creating top-notch custom outdoor business...
How to Take Charge of Your Destiny
As we go from one calendar year to the next, it’s only natural to take stock of your life, your goals, your wants and desires. For many, it’s a time of reflection and introspection. Am I really happy doing what I’m doing? Are my priorities out of...
Using Franchising to Diversify Your Ownership Portfolio
Any investment broker or financial planner who advises clients usually has one primary directive, no matter the situation. And that directive is for investors to diversify their portfolios. It’s a fundamental and sound practice because it mitigates...
Franchise Spotlight: ecomaids
Happy New Year to all of the budding entrepreneurs who want to make 2021 a year to remember. FranNet of Dallas-Fort Worth is excited to help guide you on your journey to find out if franchising is a match for your lifestyle and financial goals....
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...


















































