Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that this is the toughest economy we’ve seen since the Great Depression.  Just about every Franchise is having trouble, and there are no “silver bullets” coming from ANY Franchise Headquarters that will make these financial problems go away.  The reality is this:  While Headquarters is trying hard to support you, and the basic Franchise Business Model is still viable, it’s essentially up to YOU to power your business through this economic storm.  So, here are 10 Actions Steps you can take …

Well, congratulations, you’ve gone directly to the most important question, and you didn’t even “Pass Go and Collect $200”.  And you’re thinking, “Of course that’s my first question, I’m not looking for a Franchise so I can save the whale.  I’m doing this to MAKE MONEY!!”
So, you return to the essential question, “How Much Money Can I Make with YOUR Franchise”.    And the game of “cat & mouse” begins.  You see, although this is the question you most want to ask……it’s also the question that the Franchise most wants …

So, you’re all ready to jump into Franchising.  Is that because your neighbor or second cousin is raving about the success they’re having with their sandwich, hair cutting or automotive Franchise?
Or is your decision based on some article you read that said that Franchising is the best business model ever created, the safest way to control your destiny and perhaps the easiest way to achieve financial independence?  Well, there’s no doubt that making money is high on your priority list.  But still, how can you know if operating under the …

You’ve decided to stop DREAMING about opening your own business, and you’re now determined to actually DO IT.  Wow, launching out on your own - that’s an awesome decision!  So, the thought process finally shifts from “if/why” to “HOW” to open a business……and that starts with this quintessential question: Should I join a Franchise, or launch my own Independent Business? Hey, I’m the Franchise Coach, so you know which way I’m going with this! But still, for the sake of your financial survival, check out my 10 Reasons to Opt For A Franchise, and let me know if you …

OK, so you did all your homework before signing your Franchise Agreement, and you just know that you’re poised for Entrepreneurial Success. Well, you certainly could be…..if you avoid the classic mistakes that Franchisees make AFTER they sign the Franchise Agreement. You see, you are now in execution-mode, and any glitches along the way could greatly reduce your success or even cripple your business. Over the past 20 years, I’ve seen Franchisees repeat the same mistakes over & over again…..but you can avoid them IF you’re careful. So, check out the “10 …

America has given the greatest gift ever to the world – And no, I’m not talking about political or religious freedom.  I’m talking about FRANCHISING, which is greatly responsible for another world-changing form of freedom……“Career Freedom”.  At its very core, Franchising provides a complete, turn-key business formula that has made the dream of business ownership possible to millions.  That’s because most folks who buy into Franchising lack sufficient experience, entrepreneurship or a worthy Brand/idea to launch a business that would have a snowball’s chance Hell to succeed.  Without Franchising, most …

You’re looking into buying a Franchise, and you need the best the information possible to make sure you make a good decision about buying a Franchise. Over the past 20 years, I’ve seen folks make these same mistakes before signing their Franchise Agreement.