--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert (8)" description: Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. (8) --- [![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 ## [How to Keep Your Company Out of the Ditch](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-to-keep-your-company-out-of-the-ditch) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jun 15, 2021, 10:46:58 AM [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/accident-423528_1280.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-to-keep-your-company-out-of-the-ditch) We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s been a while - but it happens! [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-to-keep-your-company-out-of-the-ditch) ## [Building a Successful Franchisee-Franchisor Relationship](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/building-a-successful-franchisee-franchisor-relationship) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on May 18, 2021, 6:00:00 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![The relationship between franchisees and franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/shaking-hands-handshake-hands-welcome.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/building-a-successful-franchisee-franchisor-relationship) How would you describe the relationship between you and your franchisees? [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/building-a-successful-franchisee-franchisor-relationship) ## [Capture Your Franchise Culture](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/capture-your-franchise-culture) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Apr 20, 2021, 6:00:00 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![Protecting your franchise culture ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/social-group-team-community-youth-fun-event-1555417-pxhere.com.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/capture-your-franchise-culture) Culture is really important to franchising. It goes along with your organization’s values to drive behavior and impact decisions. It’s there in the communication, respect and attitude of everyone in your organization. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/capture-your-franchise-culture) ## [Trust in Your Franchise Business: Why You Can’t Leave it to Chance](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/developing-trust-in-your-franchise-business-why-you-cant-leave-it-to-chance) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Mar 23, 2021, 8:00:00 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/achievement-african-descent-agreement-arms-asian-business-1435903-pxhere.com.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/developing-trust-in-your-franchise-business-why-you-cant-leave-it-to-chance) *Trust: It takes years to build and seconds to lose.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/developing-trust-in-your-franchise-business-why-you-cant-leave-it-to-chance) ## [Did You Attend IFA 2021?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/did-you-attend-ifa-2021) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Mar 9, 2021, 9:48:08 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/pasted%20image%200.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/did-you-attend-ifa-2021) The annual IFA convention just came to a close. What an event! #IFA2021 [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/did-you-attend-ifa-2021) ## [Onboarding New Talent? Here are 3 Tips to Keep in Mind](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/onboarding-new-talent-here-are-3-tips-to-keep-in-mind) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Feb 23, 2021, 8:00:00 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/men-1979261_1280.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/onboarding-new-talent-here-are-3-tips-to-keep-in-mind) People matter - we know that. Nothing has been more obvious in my career than the fact that people make all the difference. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/onboarding-new-talent-here-are-3-tips-to-keep-in-mind) ## [Are You Ready for IFA 2021?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-ready-for-ifa-2021) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Feb 9, 2021, 8:00:00 AM [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/IFA-2021-Virtual-Convention-1.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-ready-for-ifa-2021) It’s that time of year again. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-ready-for-ifa-2021) ## [4 Signs You’re Ready to Franchise Your Business](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/4-signs-youre-ready-to-franchise-your-business) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 26, 2021, 7:00:00 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_85151707_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/4-signs-youre-ready-to-franchise-your-business) You’ve started a single-unit business and it’s going really well. You have a good team, the business is easy to manage and you feel like you have the secret sauce to branch out and start expanding into additional locations as a franchise system. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/4-signs-youre-ready-to-franchise-your-business) ## [What I Learned From Working at a Manicure Table](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/what-i-learned-from-working-at-a-manicure-table) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 12, 2021, 7:00:00 AM [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) What do you remember most about your first job? [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/what-i-learned-from-working-at-a-manicure-table) ## [The Importance of Building a Strong Franchise Culture](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-importance-of-building-a-strong-franchise-culture) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 29, 2020, 7:00:00 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/teamwork-383939_1280.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-importance-of-building-a-strong-franchise-culture) A good franchise model is built on some obvious things: a repeatable business model, valuable brand, solid business economics and the quality of your training and marketing. These are tangible things that can be measured - you KNOW if they exist, or not. 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