--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert (14)" description: Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. (14) --- [![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/) # Johnny Franchise Blog ## [Want to Achieve Long-Term Results? It Starts With Three Simple Words](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/want-achieve-long-term-results-starts-three-simple-words) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Mar 6, 2017, 9:25:17 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_108417790_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/want-achieve-long-term-results-starts-three-simple-words) Responsibility. Authority. Accountability. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/want-achieve-long-term-results-starts-three-simple-words) ## [The Importance of Planning in a Franchise Environment](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/importance-planning-franchise-environment) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 29, 2017, 1:30:20 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![Putting your ideas into action as a franchise owner ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_85151707_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/importance-planning-franchise-environment) If your planning strategy mirrors many franchise organizations, you probably completed the majority of your annual planning before the year even began - hopefully with enough detail and accountability to ensure it’s implemented effectively. And while much of the planning I’m involved in through my Board work is at the franchisor level, it’s just as important for smaller franchisees to plan, too. In fact, the yearly planning process can provide a unique opportunity for franchisees and franchisors to collaborate and create a planning process together. When I was with Cost Cutters and City Looks, for example, we included a support team from the corporate office that would sit down with the owners and review their business information. Together, they’d review each unit to find out the following: [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/importance-planning-franchise-environment) ## [An Attitude of Gratitude](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/an-attitude-of-gratitude) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 19, 2016, 11:07:36 PM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![Gratitude is the best attitude ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_88585497_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/an-attitude-of-gratitude) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/an-attitude-of-gratitude) ## [Creating a Plan for Profit](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/creating-plan-profit) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 21, 2016, 1:18:36 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_83358698_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/creating-plan-profit)   [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/creating-plan-profit) ## [The Decision to “Unboard”: When and How to Do it](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-decision-to-unboard) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Oct 23, 2016, 7:00:11 PM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Board of Directors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors) [![What to do when your franchise advisory board doesn't work ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_117121295_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-decision-to-unboard) ## From disaster planning to maintaining accountability, [there are a number of great reasons](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/blog/why-your-organization-needs-an-advisory-board) why every serious (franchise) company should have a board. But sometimes, despite the best intentions of a company, the board simply isn’t creating the value for the organization that it expects. Whether it’s a lack of time on behalf of the business owner, or irreconcilable differences among its members, there may be only one option that makes sense for everyone involved. It’s an option I like to call “unboarding.” [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-decision-to-unboard) ## [Economic Darwinism in Franchising](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/economic-darwinism-franchising) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Sep 26, 2016, 7:39:33 PM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_119211775_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/economic-darwinism-franchising) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/economic-darwinism-franchising) ## [What Makes a Deal Attractive](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/makes-deal-attractive) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Aug 27, 2016, 8:00:19 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/banner-home-inner-1.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/makes-deal-attractive) Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the 5th Annual “Franchise Capital Exchange” in Chicago. In a presentation titled, “What Makes a Deal Attractive,” I spoke to the group about my own experiences as both an investor and a franchisor. My goal was to help them understand how to make themselves attractive to the other party – and invite deals that could potentially take their [businesses to the next level.](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/blog/5-growth-benefits-franchisee) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/makes-deal-attractive) ## [Developing the Multi-Unit Franchisee Mindset](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/developing-the-multi-unit-franchisee-mindset) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jul 25, 2016, 7:47:09 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_66256167_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/developing-the-multi-unit-franchisee-mindset) 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. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/developing-the-multi-unit-franchisee-mindset) ## [Improve Your Performance as a Franchisee? Pick Five!](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/improve-your-performance-as-a-franchisee-pick-five) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jun 25, 2016, 7:20:39 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_85037928_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/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](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/blog/5-growth-benefits-franchisee) as an owner.  And all it took was one phone call a week! Sounds easy - and it is! [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/improve-your-performance-as-a-franchisee-pick-five) ## [The Currency of Time](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-currency-of-time) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on May 30, 2016, 7:37:46 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_110538700_M-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-currency-of-time) 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. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-currency-of-time) [❮](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/13) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/1) [...](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/9) [12](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/12) [13](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/13) [14](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/14) [15](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/15) [16](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/16) [❯](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/page/15) ### **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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