“The only constant in life is change.” The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said that, meaning that the passing of time always brings changes to our lives in many different ways. Were he living in...
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What Happens If You Default on an SBA Loan?
Part of the process of starting a new business or buying into a franchise is figuring out your financing options. When it comes to franchise ownership, it is common for potential franchisees to get...
How to Get Involved with the Startup Community in DFW
If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and happen to be interested in an entrepreneurial future, we’ve got some good news for you. You’re not alone – not by a long shot. North...
Another Client Success Story: Meet Matthew Relyea
Matthew Relyea was born into entrepreneurship, as his family owned a multi-generational business in Columbus, Ohio that began with his grandfather. However, Matthew was determined to see what...
Calling All Oklahoma Entrepreneurs – Here’s Your Economic Rundown
At FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma, we felt like it was long overdue for our audience to hear more about the economic outlook in the Sooner State. After all, this is an area that got its nickname from...
Why This Could be a Big Year for Franchising – 2023 Outlook
The franchising industry’s biggest trade show of the year, the annual 2023 IFA Convention, just concluded out in Las Vegas. This means the cheering sound you may be hearing is a war cry of...
Financial Resources for Female Business Owners in Canada
March just happens to be International Women’s Month, a time to celebrate the progress and achievements of female trailblazers. And March 8 is International Women’s Day, a time to raise awareness...
The Franchise Advantage Over Startups
One small example of why Franchises have an advantage over startups… FRANdata shows (report below) that finding "Quality" talent/labor is the biggest challenge facing franchisees. Finding...
What to Expect During the Franchise Buying Process
Becoming your own boss can be accomplished in three distinct ways. You could go to all the trouble of starting your own venture from scratch, reinventing the wheel along the way. The next option is...
4 Franchise Categories Worth Exploring in 2023
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...