Author: John Francis

Developing the Multi-Unit Franchisee Mindset

John Francis on Jul 25, 2016 7:47:09 PM Franchise Planning, Franchisees

For many franchisees, the definition of success isn’t simply to grow a thriving single unit business:  it’s to grow and expand into additional units, as well. And while it may seem like a natural progression for many franchise owners, it does require a mindset shift in order to execute successfully. It’s a topic I’m excited to share with the Painting With a Twist team at their annual conference later this month. This will be my second time attending the event, and I’m once again looking forward to sharing in their enthusiasm and growth.

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Improve Your Performance as a Franchisee? Pick Five!

Improve Your Performance as a Franchisee? Pick Five!

When I was an area developer and franchisee in various brands, I developed a simple engagement strategy that allowed me to accelerate my learning curve, develop lasting relationships and achieve my full potential as an owner.  And all it took was one phone call a week! Sounds easy - and it is!

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The Currency of Time

John Francis on May 30, 2016 7:37:46 PM Franchise Planning, Franchising Help

Time can be spent or time can be invested – a lot like money in our economy. By investing time, I’m not necessarily talking about being busy. Rather, what I’m talking about is investing your time valuably in your behavior or a specific activity. Becoming less busy and more valuable - that’s the goal.

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What Does Your Headquarters Say About Your Business?

John Francis on Apr 30, 2016 2:42:46 PM Franchisors

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3 Steps to Peer Group Success

John Francis on Mar 21, 2016 10:23:07 PM Franchisees, Franchisors

 

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Franchising is a Team Effort

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The 2016 Big Frog Conference: How a Positive Culture Helps Them Grow

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Grateful Always Wins

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A Useful End-of-Year Budgeting Strategy

John Francis on Nov 22, 2015 11:42:53 AM Franchise Planning, Franchisees

The end of another year is upon us.  Are you ready?

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How an Area Representative Can Be the “Sweet Spot” in Franchising

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About the Franchise Expert

 

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John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging business advisor, and an entertaining public speaker for franchise brands because he speaks from experience and he speaks from the heart. Franchising is in his blood, and his parents were true pioneers in the industry, turning their family haircutting business into a 1,000-salon franchise empire. He has been a franchisee and a franchisor, and has a deep understanding of the issues both face. Engage John as an advisor or to speak at your event, and you and your franchisees will learn how to look at your business in new, positive, and profitable ways.

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