You’ve chosen the franchises that you want to investigate – congratulations – the easy part is over… now what? There are three phases to detailed franchise research, “Franchisor Discussions”,...
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The Pros and Cons of Franchise Ownership
Franchising is way more than food and retail! There are over 1000 franchise concepts in Canada today covering over 50 different industries, meaning there are a vast number of franchising...
The Resurgence of the Entrepreneurial Dream – a bad news/good news story!
Over the past few years the amount of people who have become interested in self-employment has doubled to tripled – 10 years ago only about 10% of job seekers were considering self-employment as a...
The 4 Ways to Become Your Own Boss – Which One Fits You?
by Alan Hall of Forbes.com Do you have what it takes to start and grow a company? I’m asked every day by aspiring business founders, “Should I take the leap of faith and pursue my dreams? Are you...
Franchising 101
What is franchising? Well, most people think that it’s just fast food, dry cleaners, pet stores and hair salons but we are here to tell you, that is not the case. Franchising is a 2.3 trillion...
Why the American Jobs Act Won’t Create Nearly Enough Jobs
Franchise industry needs Affordable Care Act repeal, banks to extend credit The American Jobs Act made big news early this month when President Obama signed it into law. It was hailed as a rare...
FranNet Celebrates 25 Years with 25 Tips for Choosing a Great Franchise
FranNet evaluates the top 25 things to look for when franchise shopping Over the course of 25 years, FranNet has guided a lot of interested franchise owners towards the right fit. Our ability to...
Last Day to Sign Up: Free Workshop on Starting Your Own Business
Today is the last day to sign up for the free workshop on starting your own business. For a recap, you will learn proven strategies for starting your own business, while reducing the risks of going...