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...
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The Franchise Blog
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...