--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | Board of Directors" description: Board of Directors | 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/) # board-of-directors ## [3 Ways to Add Value to Your Board](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-ways-to-add-value-to-your-board) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Oct 19, 2021, 9:00:00 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Board of Directors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/piqsels.com-id-zkkro.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-ways-to-add-value-to-your-board) Are you getting the most from your Board? [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-ways-to-add-value-to-your-board) ## [Board Compensation](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 20, 2019, 1:06:58 PM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Board of Directors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pocketing_money.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) I just had a call this morning with one of the boards I serve on, and we covered a ton of stuff in 90 minutes. And as we wrapped up the call, I asked... [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) ## [A Secret Benefit of Your Board: Running Interference](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/a-secret-benefit-of-your-board-running-interference) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 18, 2018, 12:00:11 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Board of Directors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors) [![A board of advisors can help protect your franchise business ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_189275839_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/a-secret-benefit-of-your-board-running-interference)   [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/a-secret-benefit-of-your-board-running-interference) ## [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) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors/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. 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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