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
There is no question that there are clear guidelines to consider when shopping for a franchise opportunity. There are personal guidelines for you to consider on your end, and there are also certain elements you are looking for in the franchisor. Your own personal checklist might look something like this: I have enough money or can … How to Start Your Search for a Franchise Business
Read MoreBy Suzanne Musial | Posted October 11, 2016
In the past, buying a franchise may have been considered more of a man’s game, but all that has changed. From 2010 to 2015, the number of women in franchising increased by 45 percent according to Entrepreneur. And the International Franchising Association (IFA) reported that women owned more than 20 percent of all franchises in the … Why Franchising Is Great for Women
Read MoreBy Suzanne Musial | Posted October 3, 2016
Expert Interview Series: Jeff Williams on Starting a Business After Age 50 Too many people think that life ends when their corporate career does. However, for many baby boomers, life truly begins to get good at 50 when they strike out on their own and go into business for themselves. While the corporate world does … Starting a Business After Age 50
Read MoreBy Jeff Williams | Posted October 2, 2016
Richard Parker is the President of Diomo Corporation and author of the bestselling How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price series. We recently asked for his expert advice on the do’s and don’ts for buying a business. Here’s what he had to say: How did you become so interested in helping people … Best Practices for Buying a Business
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted September 29, 2016
This year, Franchise Gator published its third annual Top 100 list which provides prospective franchisees with a reliable source for evaluating the multitude of opportunities available. When it comes to investment decisions, focusing on risk is key – specifically, determining factors that will minimize risk. Buying into a franchise system is no different. With that … What the Top 10 Franchises Have In Common
Read MoreBy Eric Bell | Posted September 27, 2016
Provide an overview/ description of your industry. Include reasons why it’s a great industry to start a business in today. The Real Estate Brokerage Services can be treated as one of the industries that will survive the ups and downs of economic cycles, much like the Medical or Education industry. When the economy is … Industry Q&A with Stanford Raffles Realty’s CEO, Dr. Jin Lee
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted September 26, 2016
How was your franchise/opportunity originally conceived and started? Our story began in 2011 with the concept of creating an agent-centric brokerage that focuses on the Real Estate Professional as the customer and to provide full administrative and technological support within a full 100% commission flat rate structure to ensure the success of the associate. Current … Q&A with Stanford Raffles Realty’s CEO, Dr. Jin Lee
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted September 26, 2016
As a franchise coach, I have worked with a large variety of folks over the past 15 years – some wealthy and some not. There are obvious reasons for starting a business when you are not especially wealthy, but what about those folks who are wealthy enough to retire? At what point is enough not … When Enough Is Not Enough
Read MoreBy Rick Bisio | Posted September 22, 2016
Marco Carbajo is the founder of The Business Credit Insiders Circle and Business Credit Blogger, the leading blog for business credit, business financing and step-by-step business credit building system. Marco recently answered a few questions for us about how business owners can fund their ventures. Here’s what he had to say: How did you become … The Importance of Building Business Credit
Read MoreBy Staff Writer | Posted September 15, 2016
How do you find the perfect franchise for you? In this article, Part 2 from The Educated Franchisee, we will discuss five approaches to choosing the perfect franchise. 1. Passion Approach "Do what you love." If only it were that simple. If that was all it took, everyone would be happy and successful as they … Finding the Perfect Franchise, Part 2: The Educated Franchisee
Read MoreBy Rick Bisio | Posted September 13, 2016
