As you consider franchising, assessing sectors and opportunities that align with your interests is the first critical step. From fast food and fitness centers to retail and home services, the possibilities are extensive. A burning question for many is whether owning a franchise could pave the way to wealth. Specifically, are there low-cost, high-profit franchises ... What is the Most Profitable Franchise to Own in 2025?...Read More
By Franchise Gator | Posted April 4, 2024
It’s true that the franchises that tend to succeed over the long haul come from tried and true sectors: restaurants, hotels, senior care,home services. That almost any concept can be franchised is also true — kid yoga, crime scene clean-up, doggie makeovers … if you can conceive it, there’s a good chance a franchise opportunity … Franchisees Provide 3 Tips to Success in Franchising
Read MoreBy Eric Bell | Posted May 25, 2017
Think Outside the Franchise Box When you think about franchises, do cookie cutter restaurant chains and retail stores come to mind? Think again. You may not have been thinking of a niche or more unique business concept when you first started pursuing a franchise, but maybe you should. Whether it is a high-end pet resort … 5 Unusual Franchise Concepts
Read MoreBy Eric Bell | Posted May 2, 2017
"I just realized corporate America wasn’t for me. Now, I still work a lot but it benefits me and my family directly. Bruster’s provides a strong infrastructure and the best products that create the ability to serve large volumes of customers. All you need to do is execute!" – Colleen & Brett Wagner, Owners, Dillsburg … Testimonials – Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted April 24, 2017
Provide an overview/ description of your industry. Include reasons why it’s a great industry to start a business in today. Home cleaning is a multi-billion-dollar industry that provides enormous relief for families. People are strapped for time more than ever and house cleaning does much of the heavy lifting. In other words, the demand for … Industry Q&A with Richard Sparacio, President of MaidPro Franchise
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted April 10, 2017
How was your franchise/opportunity originally conceived and started? During a meeting with franchisees of another home cleaning brand, I came to realize many of our systems were similar or superior to theirs. Since we had a great brand, marketing, software and training systems, it was a no-brainer to start franchising ourselves. What was your original … Franchise Q&A with Mark Kushinsky, CEO of MaidPro Franchise
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted April 10, 2017
Provide an overview/ description of your industry. Did you know that 52% of all U.S. households have at least one fireplace in their home? The Hearth Industry is what we call the fireplace manufacturing, installation and sweeping business in the US, and this industry alone was worth approximately $2,185,000,000 in 2011. It is a rather … Industry Q&A with Byron Schramm, President of Midtown Chimney Sweeps
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted April 10, 2017
How was your franchise/opportunity originally conceived and started? Our story is a family story. My father is the one who really founded the chimney and dryer vent cleaning company in 1979, and at a family Christmas party we discussed the possibility of turning it into a franchised business so that others could enjoy it as … Franchise Q&A with Byron Schramm, President of Midtown Chimney Sweeps
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted April 10, 2017
Starting your own business is a dream that many Americans hold dear. If you have longed to work for yourself, and not someone else, you understand this desire to take a risk and blaze your own trail. The entrepreneur starting out small and building their idea into a successful company appeals to our love of … How to Start Your Own Business
Read MoreBy Eric Bell | Posted March 28, 2017
How was your franchise/opportunity originally conceived and started? Our 3 founders are former scientists who started a business selling “geek” gifts and novelties online. They wanted to offer science humor T-shirts but found they had to invest in a minimum quantity of 100 of each design to have them screen printed. They researched and found … Franchise Q&A with Ron Bender CFE, VP of Franchise Development for Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More!
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted March 15, 2017
Think becoming a franchise owner is your next career step? There are many advantages to running your own franchise—from the freedom to be your own boss to the comfort of knowing you have the backing of a proven system. But before selecting the franchise that is right for you, it’s important to align your heart … Logic vs. Emotion in the Franchise Buying Process
Read MoreBy Eric Bell | Posted March 2, 2017
