Prior to Investing in a Franchise, Interview Existing Franchisees First One of the most important steps in your journey to find the ideal franchise opportunity is what's known as validation. Validation refers to the process of interviewing franchisees who have bought into a concept that you have...Read More
By Eric Bell | Posted April 23, 2018
Those who are familiar with the business side of franchising may know that private-equity firms have viewed franchises as attractive investments. Due to several recent high-profile examples of private-equity companies purchasing franchises, this growing relationship has come into greater focus as...
By Rick Bisio | Posted April 04, 2018
What’s more important: growing your business quickly or right? Part of an entrepreneur’s job is to set ambitious goals. But when does a goal become more about profit, and less about increasing quality? Navigating the choppy waters of starting your own business can feel impossible. So how can...
By Staff Writer | Posted March 28, 2018
More often than not, when we think about franchises we immediately think of fast food restaurants like Subway, McDonald’s, or Dunkin’ Donuts. However, with more than 750,000 franchises currently in business in the United States in 2018 it’s safe to say that the majority aren’t...
Posted March 27, 2018
For the fifth year in a row, Franchise Gator has released their list of the top 100 franchise opportunities for the coming year. The list is put together to assist future franchisees in identifying strong brands worthy of their investment. What is the Franchise Gator Top 100? Since 2002,...
By Staff Writer | Posted February 28, 2018
ROSWELL, GA – January 29, 2018 – Franchise Gator announced the release of its annual Top 100 list which ranks the top expanding franchise systems considered to be a solid investment for those looking to buy a franchise. Mathnasium ranks #1 overall in 2018, the first time it has held that spot...
By Staff Writer | Posted January 29, 2018
Forming an S Corporation Allows Franchisees to Save on Payroll FICA Taxes Whether you’re buying an existing franchise or taking your own business and turning it into one, franchisees know that it’s a requirement to incorporate a franchise. While LLCs and Corporation tend to be the most...
Posted January 26, 2018
If starting your own franchise is on your resolutions list for 2018, finding the right option for you and your family requires research. Here are five potential options that are poised for growth in the months ahead. Learn more to see if they could be right for you and your entrepreneurship...
By Eric Bell | Posted December 20, 2017
Seeing as Thanksgiving is this week, I thought it might be a good idea to touch on the concept of “gratitude”. Why gratitude? Because gratitude is the single most important factor in both health and happiness (and business). Have you ever run into those people who are always griping about...
By Rick Bisio | Posted November 20, 2017
Even if you have had a long and successful corporate career, many people find themselves longing for something more. If you find yourself feeling not quite satisfied with your current corporate responsibilities, it may be time to consider branching out on your own to another business...
By Eric Bell | Posted September 21, 2017
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