--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | Blog" description: Blog | Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. --- [![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/) # blog ## [Behind the Scenes: The Franchise Summit Experience](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/behind-the-scenes-the-franchise-summit-experience) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 3, 2023, 7:39:51 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help), [Blog](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/blog), [Insider](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/insider) [![table setup at the FBR Franchise Summit](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/table%202%20at%20Franchise%20Summit%202023.jpeg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/behind-the-scenes-the-franchise-summit-experience) I am just back from the Franchise Business Review Franchise Summit event in Austin, Texas, and it was a great time! This was my second time participating in this event. There was great energy in the room, many people providing perspective insights and solid advice, and several great speakers too - tons of value and learning. There were plenty of inspiring moments and connections, a fun “Texas Tailgate” reception, as well as fundraising for the local animal shelter. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/behind-the-scenes-the-franchise-summit-experience) ## [Expand Your Business by Franchising](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/expand-your-business-by-franchising) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jun 16, 2023, 11:00:27 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help), [Blog](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/blog) [![group of people in business meeting shaking hands](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/pexels-edmond-dant%C3%A8s-4342493.jpeg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/expand-your-business-by-franchising) Are you an entrepreneur with a business you are ready to expand? Looking for different strategies and approaches that might be worth consideration. Have you thought about franchising? [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/expand-your-business-by-franchising) ## [New Year, New Initiatives: Try Something NEW In 2023](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/new-year-new-initiatives-try-something-new-in-2023) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 11, 2023, 9:45:00 AM [Blog](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/blog) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Jan%202023%20blog%20image.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/new-year-new-initiatives-try-something-new-in-2023) As we start 2023, I am very optimistic about recent trends in franchising as I talk with my franchisor clients, friends and colleagues. People are feeling good, innovation and new ideas continue, deals are getting done, businesses are hiring, contracts are getting signed, and franchise fees and royalties are being paid. From my standpoint, people are feeling good, and things are looking up!  [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/new-year-new-initiatives-try-something-new-in-2023) ## ["New & Improved" Top 10 Tips For Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/new-improved-top-ten-tips-for-franchisees) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 15, 2022, 8:30:00 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help), [Blog](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/blog) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/8-Nov-13-2022-11-17-38-3821-PM.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/new-improved-top-ten-tips-for-franchisees) Whether you’re a new franchisee who just joined a brand and purchased your first unit or an established multi-unit franchisee with decades of experience, you likely always look for ways to improve your business.  The first version of these 10 tips were written approximately seven years ago. *So, what’s changed?* Not much - these tips are timeless and apply to all franchisees regardless of experience! Most of these cost nothing or very little, and they’re pretty simple to implement. However, a few require a little initiative, courage, and ambition to put into practice... [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/new-improved-top-ten-tips-for-franchisees) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/blog/page/1) ### **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. 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