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SHOULD YOU BUY A FRANCHISE DURING A BAD ECONOMY?
The answer is yes, so long as you buy wisely. That's why today's potential franchisees are asking tougher questions before signing on.
HOW MUCH CAN I MAKE?
It's what everybody wants to know before buying a franchise-and although there's no guaranteed answer, you can learn a lot by asking the right questions. Here's how.
A Franchise Nonprofit?
Jamie Trujillo bought a for-profit business, but wanted to reach the people who couldn't afford her services. So she made a radical change.
Deep Breaths to Success
Kika Stretch Studios teaches people how to \"just be.\" But its founder, Kika Wise, was running herself ragged. That's when she decided to try franchising.
As Clean as It Gets
As juicing became popular across America, the brand Clean Juice looked to stand out. Its solution wasn't a new product-it was raising the standards for all its products.
Trainer, Train Thyself!
When the dog-training franchise Zoom Room stumbled, CEO Mark Van Wye took a step back to assess. Now he has the business standing back on all fours-and leaping.
First in the Country
What's it like being the first U.S. franchisee of an international brand? Mr Jeff pioneer Sergio Aguirre has an answer: It's a learning experience for everyone.
BIG BETS - Want to Buy Into the Next Big Thing?
Five signs you've found a winning franchise.
GROWTH - When You Think Big, You Earn Big
Operating like a multi-unit franchisee can lead to better decisions and outcomes.
CHECKLIST - 20 Signs a Franchise Is Actually a Zombie
What’s that? It’s a franchise that looks good at first, but should be avoided at all costs. Here’s how to avoid buying a brand that’s a total dead end.
COMMUNICATIONS - Four Ways to Fix Your Marketing
Franchisors often struggle to reach new franchisees online. Here are four common mistakes, and the insight you need to truly expand your reach.
OPPORTUNITY - Which Franchisee Personality Type Are You?
There are seven of them. Knowing which one you are can help you select the best franchise opportunity for you.
Your Personal Brainstorm
Need to sort out your thoughts? Steal a page (literally) from Nikhita Singh, cofounder of Artificial. Here's how.
The Business of Getting Personal
Lewis Howes has built a massive (and massively lucrative) personal brand by getting very personal with his audience. What's the secret? Don't be afraid to rewrite your story, over and over.
10 Rules for Building a Personal Brand That Lasts
We asked 10 people with devoted, lucrative followings to share the most unexpected takeaways from their wild and winding journeys of building personal brands.
'I Am Strong Enough'
Not sure you can take on a new challenge like franchising? Shea Coleman has advice she learned from the military: You've got this.
Life Is Short
In the early days of my first startup, PlanGrid, our cofounder Antoine Hersen-who was only 29 at the time-died of cancer. We lived and worked from a house in Sunnyvale together, and he programmed until his last days.
What It Takes to Be the Best
Every issue, we ask a franchisor: Who's a top-performing franchisee, and what are they doing right? This time, meet Nir Katularu of Painting with a Twist.
The Expansion Plan Man
Yogurtland's founder doesn't just open new units. He opens new food concepts, too. Here, Phillip Chang explains how to grow by expanding your mission.
THEY'RE GOING TO KILL ME
Two decades ago, OMAIR TARIQ survived a nightmare that left him with deep trauma. But the ordeal also gave him a ravenous drive to succeed. And he funneled that ambition into founding a billion-dollar business.
Bye-Bye, Marketing Dollars?
When economies go south, so do marketing spends. But that might not make sense for you.
What You Don't Learn on Wall Street
As a corporate attorney, I knew how to get results. But when I launched DIBS with influencer Courtney Shields, she taught me that my way wasn't the only way.
How to Overcome Anything
The last few years have turned our world upside down, and many see dark clouds on the horizon. It’s tempting to let regret, grief, or fear consume us. But if we are not in control of what happens, we are also far from helpless. Here are four ways to conquer crisis when it comes your way.
Are You an Entrepreneur... or a Systempreneur?
It's the first question any potential franchisee should ask themselves. Here’s how to find the answer.
Betty Buzz – Every Little Detail
Do you obsess? Overthink? Plan to perfection? Blake Lively used to hide those instincts in herself-but by learning to channel them, she built a business that's selling millions.
How Much Can I Make?
It's what everybody wants to know before buying a franchise-and although there's no guaranteed answer, you can learn a lot by asking the right questions. Here's how.
What the Big Moment Looks Like
Want to be a franchisee? The last big step is often called "Discovery Day," where you decide to sign...or not! We followed four people on their big moment at Unleashed Brands.
How To Be A Wealthy Franchisee
Some franchisees are slaves to their businesses. Others make great money and still have time to enjoy their lives. What's the difference? Mindset and execution.
Here Comes the Fun
What's next in franchising? These seven newer brands (who didn't make our ranking this year) are introducing bold, fresh ideas to the world.
SHOULD YOU BUY A FRANCHISE DURING A BAD ECONOMY?
The answer is yes, so long as you buy wisely. That's why today's potential franchisees are asking tougher questions before signing on.