--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | John Francis (10)" description: Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. (10) --- [![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 ## [Check Out My New Article in the Franchise Wire](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/check-out-my-new-article-in-the-franchise-wire) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jul 14, 2020, 7:36:02 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/calculator-178124_1920.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/check-out-my-new-article-in-the-franchise-wire) Are franchise fees and royalties giving you sticker shock? [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/check-out-my-new-article-in-the-franchise-wire) ## [One Crisis to Another: Finding Opportunity Through Chaos](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/one-crisis-to-another-finding-opportunity-through-chaos) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jun 30, 2020, 12:59:28 PM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/chaos_opportunity.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/one-crisis-to-another-finding-opportunity-through-chaos) Over the past three months, we’ve experienced a lot of challenges - wow! [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/one-crisis-to-another-finding-opportunity-through-chaos) ## [“Johnny Franchise” is growing and expanding…I can do more](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/johnny-franchise-is-growing-and-expandingi-can-do-more) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on May 27, 2020, 12:27:26 PM [Franchise Lifecycle Program](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-lifecycle-program), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/one-person.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/johnny-franchise-is-growing-and-expandingi-can-do-more) I love what I do - helping people get franchising right! And I want to do more! Those of you who know me, know that I’ve been a “reluctant consultant” in franchising for years, I like my work in speaking, coaching, and serving on boards...It's time now for me to grow my work and I’m building a system to scale and be more available. I'm working to expand my reach and positive impact to more people and franchise brands. I am becoming somewhat “less reluctant”, and focusing to be more educational, practical, and valuable. I am NOT matching buyers with franchise opportunities, rather, I am **“Helping franchisors and franchisees reduce risks and [improve results](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/blog/5-growth-benefits-franchisee) with levelheaded expertise”**, *that’s my new elevator pitch - what do you think?* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/johnny-franchise-is-growing-and-expandingi-can-do-more) ## [Get Ready for the "Restart"!](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/get-ready-for-the-restart) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Apr 22, 2020, 9:07:50 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rethink-refocus-restart.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/get-ready-for-the-restart) Last month, we dove into the chaos of the COVID-19 CoronaVirus outbreak business shutdown and shared some ideas and tips to help franchise business owners. Much has happened in the past few weeks, and now I want to share ideas on taking steps to get ready for what’s next. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/get-ready-for-the-restart) ## [Is This For Real? YES, Now What?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/is-this-for-real-yes-now-what) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Mar 25, 2020, 1:59:56 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Asymmetrical_symbol_of_Chaos-150x154px-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/is-this-for-real-yes-now-what) With the unexpected Covid 19 CoronaVirus outbreak, so much has changed over the past few weeks for everyone, including the franchise industry. Even though people and businesses were unprepared, we’ve seen a tremendous response on what can be done... [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/is-this-for-real-yes-now-what) ## [Update from the IFA 2020 Convention](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/update-from-the-ifa-2020-convention) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Feb 19, 2020, 1:29:28 PM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![The IFA Hall of Fame from the IFA 2020 Convention ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IFA_HallofFame.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/update-from-the-ifa-2020-convention) Just back from the IFA 2020 Convention in Orlando, what a blast! Attendance was at an all-time high for being at a non-Las Vegas location. Every year, it just keeps getting bigger and better, providing three plus solid days of top notch networking and learning opportunities for everyone, this year was no exception.  [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/update-from-the-ifa-2020-convention) ## [FranConnect Influencer Day](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 29, 2020, 5:55:10 AM [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![My participation at the FranConnect Influencer Day.](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/jf_franconnect_nameplate_crop.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day) Just recently, I had the opportunity to be an “influencer” in franchising at the first ever FranConnect Influencer Discovery Day that took place back on December 18th and 19th. And I want to thank Keith Gerson, the President of FranConnect, for the invitation. This was my first time participating as an “influencer”, and I did not know what to expect - it was worthwhile, quite interesting, even educational and a lot of fun! [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day) ## [Speaking at the IFA’s Emerging Franchisor Conference Was Fun!](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/speaking-at-the-ifas-emerging-franchisor-conference-was-fun) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 18, 2019, 7:56:00 PM [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker) [![The IFA Emerging Franchisor Conference ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/efc_image.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/speaking-at-the-ifas-emerging-franchisor-conference-was-fun)   [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/speaking-at-the-ifas-emerging-franchisor-conference-was-fun) ## [Board Compensation](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 20, 2019, 1:06:58 PM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Board of Directors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pocketing_money.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) I just had a call this morning with one of the boards I serve on, and we covered a ton of stuff in 90 minutes. And as we wrapped up the call, I asked... [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) ## [Go Minis Speaking Opportunity](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/go-minis-speaking-opportunity) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Oct 29, 2019, 11:09:45 AM [Franchise Lifecycle Program](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-lifecycle-program), [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/GO-Minis-10-2019-speaking-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/go-minis-speaking-opportunity) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/go-minis-speaking-opportunity) [❮](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/9) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/1) [...](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/5) [8](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/8) [9](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/9) [10](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/10) [11](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/11) [12](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/12) [...](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/15) [16](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/16) [❯](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis/page/11) ### **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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