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I handle operations for my franchise business, so my focus when counseling other small business owners, especially veterans, tends to focus on the logistics. Lots of the advice I have for new business owners can apply...
Respect. Integrity. Trust.
For JDog Brands, these three words are more than a company motto. They’re the very foundation of our organization. The basic tenets that guide our business model and motivate our franchisees...
As a Navy veteran, Brandon Grigsby yearned to find a new career that provided flexibility for a work-life balance. Becoming his own boss was an easy transition, as he works under a brand that fits his lifestyle and...
Starting a business is tough in any climate. So why would anyone think about starting a business in the midst of a global pandemic? Over the past few months, I have seen many people become frozen with fear allowing...
Franchising can offer the freedom, flexibility, and family time Americans crave.
Throughout my nearly 30 years in franchising, I’ve had the pleasure of talking with countless franchise owners about their goals for...
Diversification, a recommended strategy in designing an investment portfolio, aims to reduce risk while maximizing return, which is why diversification is poised to become the latest trend in franchising. In fact, of...
These are unprecedented times in the franchise space. I’ve been in the franchise industry for the last 25 years and I have never experienced anything like the COVID -19 pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to alter our...
I have been so impressed with the innovations I have seen from the franchise industry these last few months. COVID has been an unprecedented and significant threat to our industry. That threat has fueled creativity....
Franchisees today face numerous challenges. Missing calls from customers and prospects shouldn’t be one of them. Many franchisees have switched to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems from traditional landlines...