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,...
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...