Most Recent Franchise Articles by Upside Group Franchise Consulting:
Three Myths about Opening a Franchise
So you're considering buying a franchise - great decision! The franchise business is a lucrative, rewarding profession in which you can start your own business without needing to forge your own business model or develop an entirely new conceptual standard. Your business has proven profitability and...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted January 31, 2017
Olympic Dreams
There certainly is a lot of buildup to the Olympics each time they roll around, but it certainly is worth it the Olympics never disappoint. There is still a purity to the games that is lost in many of the professional sports. If you're like me, you might find yourself thinking what could have...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted February 14, 2014
Three Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise
From finances to legal documentation, there's a lot that goes into the preliminary stages of buying a franchise. When you make the decision to become a franchisee, you're opening yourself up to leadership, to innovation, and to the optimistic pursuit of financial success. But going hand in...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted January 23, 2014
Adult Christmas - Don't forget yourself!
I recently saw a study that said 79% of Americans were either unhappy or apathetic about their current career. That is simply a shocking and sad figure. To think we spend 40+ hours a week doing something we don't really like or possibly truly dislike. Consider the next time you go...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted December 23, 2013
In Business For Yourself but Not By Yourself: Is a Turnkey Franchise Right For You?
Having worked in the franchise world for almost twenty years, I've heard this old adage more than enough times to understand its weight. And although franchisees buy and run their own businesses at their own risks, they have access to a strong support infrastructure every step...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted August 19, 2013
Three Franchising Myths Debunked
When you're in the process of considering whether or not to become a franchisee, you'll find yourself asking dozens of questions. Will I be making money as a franchisee? How familiar do I need to be with the product that I'm selling? And what exactly will my duties entail? And though your...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted August 14, 2013
Business Email Etiquette: Why Attention to Detail Matters for a Franchise
When you've made the exciting decision to franchise your business, it won't take you long to realize that your work will be cut out for you. From interviewing to creating a strategy for selecting the perfect location, the process (though certainly a rewarding one) isn't always an easy one. And...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted July 19, 2013
Buying a Franchise: It's All About the Relationship
Buying a franchise is an interesting prospect. When I was a young franchise consultant it seemed very simple: someone sought out an interesting concept that, hopefully, would make them a few bucks, they invested in it, and off they went. You would think after 15 years I would...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted June 25, 2013
Franchise Business Consulting: Running a Franchise Business in a Small Town VS a Big City
Picture a business smack dab in the middle of a humming, vibrant city. Trains, cars, and planes zoom past; commuters hurry to and from work on the busy morning sidewalk; street lights stay on all hours of the night. Now picture a business nestled comfortably in a quiet, little town. Families...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted November 16, 2012
Franchise Marketing and Tomorrow!
I had a buddy that was affectionately nicknamed by his father "Tomorrow." The reason was he said that whenever he asked my friend to do something, he would inevitably say he would get to it tomorrow. It got to the point where he would say, "Son, can you go out and - oh I...
By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted August 16, 2012