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From Despair to Hope

John Francis on Sep 24, 2019 9:00:58 AM Franchise Planning, Franchising Help

A Few Warning Signs That You (And Your Business) May Be In Despair, And What To Do About It....

“I am much more hopeful as an owner for my own business.” 

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Takeaways from the Faegre Franchise 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 Summit, which hosts many high-performing franchisors and franchisees and sponsor supplier companies, was recently held in Minneapolis. Brian Schnell, 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….

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Who Are You Going To Call?

John Francis on Jul 23, 2019 9:02:34 AM Advisory Boards, Franchising Help

Who Are You Going To Call

Last week I had an urgent call from a client who had a hot issue pop up out of nowhere... 20 minutes later we had the solution.

I was reminded, that’s one of the many benefits of having an engaged advisory board.

You don’t have to figure things out all by yourself! 

When you have an engaged advisory board, you’ve got great resources to draw from, anytime.

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Franchisors: 3 Benefits of Setting up a Board for Strategic Growth

John Francis on Jun 25, 2019 9:02:00 AM Franchise Planning, Franchisors

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Do Your Own Homework

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When it Comes to Franchising, Innovation is Included

John Francis on Apr 22, 2019 10:00:29 PM Franchisees, Franchisors

I’ve been working closely with a franchise company to implement a process that while important and very beneficial, is going to create some work (and a little difficulty) to put into place.

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Are You “All Over the Board?”

John Francis on Mar 18, 2019 10:00:15 PM Advisory Boards, Franchising Help

 

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IFA 2019 is Here


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You’re Ready for Help. But are You Ready for Change?

John Francis on Jan 26, 2019 1:40:33 PM Franchise Planning, Franchisees

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A Secret Benefit of Your Board: Running Interference

John Francis on Dec 18, 2018 12:00:11 AM Advisory Boards, Board of Directors

 

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About the Franchise Expert

 

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John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging business advisor, and an entertaining public speaker for franchise brands because he speaks from experience and he speaks from the heart. Franchising is in his blood, and his parents were true pioneers in the industry, turning their family haircutting business into a 1,000-salon franchise empire. He has been a franchisee and a franchisor, and has a deep understanding of the issues both face. Engage John as an advisor or to speak at your event, and you and your franchisees will learn how to look at your business in new, positive, and profitable ways.

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