--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | John Francis (16)" description: Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. (16) --- [![JF - new logo updated (2)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JF%20-%20new%20logo%20updated%20(2).png?width=338&height=157&name=JF%20-%20new%20logo%20updated%20(2).png "JF - new logo updated (2)")](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com) - [JohnnyFranchise.com](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/) - [About John](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/about/) - [Services](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/services/) - [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/schedule/) # Author: John Francis ## [Franchise Validation: Why it’s Important and How to Use it](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franchise-validation-why-its-important) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jun 4, 2015, 8:28:59 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_70989100_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franchise-validation-why-its-important) I recently spoke to a group of top-performing franchisees at a conference held in Chicago, the focus of which was to help these top performers improve even more.  One of the topics their corporate office wanted me to discuss was the importance of validation – both for prospective and current franchisees. [![Are You Ready to Take Your Franchise System to the Next Level?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7793789/6d7b8ed6-c043-43b9-91e6-5b978730da5d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7793789/6d7b8ed6-c043-43b9-91e6-5b978730da5d) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franchise-validation-why-its-important) ## [A Recap of the 2015 Multi-Unit Conference](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/2015-multi-unit-franchising-conference) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on May 7, 2015, 8:21:09 AM [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Multi-Unit-image-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/2015-multi-unit-franchising-conference) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/2015-multi-unit-franchising-conference) ## [How Technology Can Help Take Your Franchise to the Next Level](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-technology-can-help-take-your-franchise-to-the-next-level) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Apr 25, 2015, 10:16:01 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock_000025150953Small-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-technology-can-help-take-your-franchise-to-the-next-level)   [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-technology-can-help-take-your-franchise-to-the-next-level) ## [Why Your Organization Needs an Advisory Board](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/why-your-organization-needs-an-advisory-board) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Mar 24, 2015, 9:13:15 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_72409936_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/why-your-organization-needs-an-advisory-board) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/why-your-organization-needs-an-advisory-board) ## [Reflecting on the 2015 IFA Convention](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/reflecting-on-the-2015-ifa-convention) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Feb 23, 2015, 11:52:32 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IFA-2015-JF-WFC-rountable-150x150.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/reflecting-on-the-2015-ifa-convention) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/reflecting-on-the-2015-ifa-convention) ## [The IFA Convention Is Coming: Are You Ready?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-ifa-convention-is-coming-are-you-ready) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 15, 2015, 1:30:16 PM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/franchise-businesses-road-sign.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-ifa-convention-is-coming-are-you-ready) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-ifa-convention-is-coming-are-you-ready) [❮](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/15) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/1) [...](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/11) [12](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/12) [13](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/13) [14](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/14) [15](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/15) [16](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/16) ### **About the Franchise Expert**   ![John Francis 2024 Hi Res](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Francis%202024%20Hi%20Res.jpg?width=214&height=148&name=John%20Francis%202024%20Hi%20Res.jpg) John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging business advisor and an entertaining public speaker for franchise brands because he speaks from experience and from the heart. Franchising is in his blood; his parents were true pioneers in the industry, turning their family haircutting business into a 1,000-salon franchise empire. He has been both a franchisee and a franchisor, giving him a deep understanding of the challenges each group faces. Engage John as an advisor or to speak at your event, and you and your franchisees will learn to view your business in new, positive, and profitable ways. 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