--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | Franchisees (3)" description: Franchisees | Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. (3) --- [![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/) # franchisees ## [The Collective Horsepower of Franchising: How We Supported Our Own During COVID](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-collective-horsepower-of-franchising-how-we-supported-our-own-during-covid) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 24, 2020, 7:27:40 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![Franchising runs on teamwork](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/hands-startup-success-support-team-team-building-1431553-pxhere.com.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-collective-horsepower-of-franchising-how-we-supported-our-own-during-covid) What a year it’s been. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-collective-horsepower-of-franchising-how-we-supported-our-own-during-covid) ## [Top 3 Ways Franchisees Fail](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/top-3-ways-franchisees-fail) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Oct 27, 2020, 9:00:00 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/success-1123017_1280.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/top-3-ways-franchisees-fail) When it comes to starting a new business, purchasing a franchise is just about the safest investment you can make. These organizations are built on a proven system and brand that has been improved and refined over time to produce the best results - for both the franchisor and franchisees. Franchising has many advantages over independent start-ups, however nothing is easy or guaranteed! There is still a lot of hard work that goes into running a franchise business - as well as steps that must be followed if you’re going to get the best results. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/top-3-ways-franchisees-fail) ## [Are You Making One of these Franchisee Mistakes?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-making-one-of-these-franchisee-mistakes) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Aug 6, 2020, 5:38:09 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/shutterstock_790043239-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-making-one-of-these-franchisee-mistakes) As a former franchisor and franchisee for multiple brands, I can tell you with certainty that franchising works - and can create great opportunities for success. But success is never guaranteed - and there are mistakes that franchisees can make along the way that can hurt their business' growth. In my latest FranchiseWire article, I discuss four of the most common franchisee mistakes - and how to avoid them. You can check it out here: [https://franchisewire.com/resource-center/common-franchisee-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/](https://franchisewire.com/resource-center/common-franchisee-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-making-one-of-these-franchisee-mistakes) ## [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) ## [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) ## [Takeaways from the Faegre Franchise Summit 2019](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-faegre-summit-2019) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Aug 27, 2019, 7:47:08 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![A presentation from the Faegre Franchise Summit](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Faegre-pic-greenberg-1-scaled.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-faegre-summit-2019) Last month people from all over the country gathered at what is considered by many to be their favorite franchise conference. The [Faegre Franchise](https://www.faegrebd.com/en/insights/events/2019/7/2019-franchise-summit#!%23tab-Overview)Summit, which hosts many high-performing franchisors and franchisees and sponsor supplier companies, was recently held in Minneapolis. [Brian Schnell](https://www.faegrebd.com/en/professionals/s/schnell-brian-b#!#tab-Overview), lawyer at the firm Faegre Baker Daniels, organizes and leads this program and does a great job. He is willing to go so far above and beyond that he literally does a headstand (really), just to impress the people there and to demonstrate how far they're willing to go to make an impression! That’s commitment! This year’s Summit again lined up a number of important and impactful panel discussions and great networking opportunities. Here are some of the highlights to share…. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-faegre-summit-2019) ## [Do Your Own Homework](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/do-your-own-homework) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on May 14, 2019, 7:33:24 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchise Lifecycle Program](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-lifecycle-program), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![The importance of doing your homework before buying a franchise ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/white-male-1834100_1920-1-e1557500317592-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/do-your-own-homework) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/do-your-own-homework) [❮](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/2) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/1) [2](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/2) [3](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/3) [4](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/4) [5](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/5) [...](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/6) [6](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/6) [❯](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees/page/4) ### **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. 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