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Should You Start a New Business or Choose a Franchise for Sale?
Anyone considering becoming a business owner must ask themselves whether it’s in their best interest to start a new company or find a franchise for sale. While investing in an established franchise sounds like the perfect option, it does not guarantee success. You may also consider starting your own business as an alternative, but they are even more likely to…
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What Risks Come with Owning a Franchise?
Often, when potential investors are considering which franchise opportunity is best for them, they only think about the unlimited earning potential that comes with owning a franchise. However, there is no reward without risk. Franchisees must weigh the potential challenges they may face and be prepared to meet them head-on. One way to prepare is by meeting with a knowledgeable…
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“Am I Too Young to Be a Franchise Owner?”
Given that the median age of all franchise owners is between the ages of 45 and 54, many younger people are left wondering, “Am I too young to be a franchise owner?” But contrary to popular belief, becoming a franchise owner at a young age has distinct benefits. Most millennials don’t have experience running a business or a robust network…
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Are MLM Companies the Same as Franchises?
Many people know what it’s like to receive a message from a long-lost high school classmate asking if you’re interested in “learning more about their business.” You click on their profile, and it’s full of posts proclaiming that they love running their business because it allows them to make money working part-time while selling products that they actually use. The…
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How Millennials Will Change Franchising
The franchise industry is stepping into the future. Currently, millennials are aged 25 to 40 and comprise over 28% of franchise owners. So what does this mean for franchising as we know it? Millennials look for very different qualities in the franchises they choose to invest in, and they possess a leadership style that contrasts that of prior generations. As…
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Franchise Brokers and Franchise Consultants: How They Compare
There is much confusion surrounding the titles of “franchise consultant” and “franchise broker,” and rightfully so. About 30 years ago, it became commonplace for many franchise brokers to refer to themselves as consultants to evade the stigma surrounding the term “broker.” However, in dodging the negative connotations often associated with brokers, they wound up creating confusion within the franchising community.…
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5 Tips for Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership
Not every franchise opportunity requires long hours and your undivided attention. Semi-absentee franchise ownership is designed to allow you to earn extra money and create a growing enterprise while continuing your current career or focusing on your family. If you hope to grow your semi-absentee franchise, we’ve put together a few excellent tips to help you get the ball rolling.…