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title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | Franchise Consulting (3)"
description: Franchise Consulting | Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. (3)
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# franchise-consulting
## [Hard Conversations & The Value of Real Advice](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hard-conversations-the-value-of-real-advice)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Apr 11, 2023, 11:54:00 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hard-conversations-the-value-of-real-advice)
Hard Conversations & The Value of Real Advice
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## [The Hidden Value of Buying a Franchise](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-hidden-value-of-buying-a-franchise)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Apr 12, 2022, 5:17:00 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-hidden-value-of-buying-a-franchise)
Has shopping for a new franchise opportunity ever given you sticker shock? Especially for owners who are new to franchising - the upfront costs associated with the investment might seem high. After all, the fees are typically much higher than what you’d pay to start your own independent business.
[Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-hidden-value-of-buying-a-franchise)
## [I’m The Lucky One: A Tribute to My Parents](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/im-the-lucky-one-a-tribute-to-my-parents)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 18, 2022, 10:00:00 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/im-the-lucky-one-a-tribute-to-my-parents)
My mother, Flo Francis, passed away last month in December 2021 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was a wonderful woman who did a lot with her life - and who experienced a tremendous amount of success in her 85 years.
[Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/im-the-lucky-one-a-tribute-to-my-parents)
## [3 Stories of Being a Franchise Dad](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-stories-of-being-a-franchise-dad)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 14, 2021, 8:00:00 AM [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-stories-of-being-a-franchise-dad)
I’m a lucky dad of two great daughters, who growing up, have had a front-row seat to much of my work in the franchise industry. As children do, they absorb a lot, so they really “got” some of the key concepts around franchising and business ownership and management early - we even turned some of it into a game!
[Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-stories-of-being-a-franchise-dad)
## [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?
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## [Do You Know What’s Coming Next?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/do-you-know-whats-coming-next)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Aug 25, 2020, 10:00:00 AM [Franchise Lifecycle Program](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-lifecycle-program), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/do-you-know-whats-coming-next)
It’s an important question for franchisees who are trying to grow a business. After all, knowing where you are going is how you plan and grow!
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## [Are You Making One of these Franchisee Mistakes?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-making-one-of-these-franchisee-mistakes)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Aug 6, 2020, 5:38:09 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-making-one-of-these-franchisee-mistakes)
As a former franchisor and franchisee for multiple brands, I can tell you with certainty that franchising works - and can create great opportunities for success.
But success is never guaranteed - and there are mistakes that franchisees can make along the way that can hurt their business' growth.
In my latest FranchiseWire article, I discuss four of the most common franchisee mistakes - and how to avoid them. You can check it out here: [https://franchisewire.com/resource-center/common-franchisee-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/](https://franchisewire.com/resource-center/common-franchisee-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/)
[Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-making-one-of-these-franchisee-mistakes)
## [Check Out My New Article in the Franchise Wire](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/check-out-my-new-article-in-the-franchise-wire)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jul 14, 2020, 7:36:02 PM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/check-out-my-new-article-in-the-franchise-wire)
Are franchise fees and royalties giving you sticker shock?
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## [“Johnny Franchise” is growing and expanding…I can do more](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/johnny-franchise-is-growing-and-expandingi-can-do-more)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on May 27, 2020, 12:27:26 PM [Franchise Lifecycle Program](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-lifecycle-program), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/johnny-franchise-is-growing-and-expandingi-can-do-more)
I love what I do - helping people get franchising right! And I want to do more! Those of you who know me, know that I’ve been a “reluctant consultant” in franchising for years, I like my work in speaking, coaching, and serving on boards...It's time now for me to grow my work and I’m building a system to scale and be more available. I'm working to expand my reach and positive impact to more people and franchise brands. I am becoming somewhat “less reluctant”, and focusing to be more educational, practical, and valuable. I am NOT matching buyers with franchise opportunities, rather, I am **“Helping franchisors and franchisees reduce risks and [improve results](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/blog/5-growth-benefits-franchisee) with levelheaded expertise”**, *that’s my new elevator pitch - what do you think?*
[Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/johnny-franchise-is-growing-and-expandingi-can-do-more)
## [FranConnect Influencer Day](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day)
[John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 29, 2020, 5:55:10 AM [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting)
[](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day)
Just recently, I had the opportunity to be an “influencer” in franchising at the first ever FranConnect Influencer Discovery Day that took place back on December 18th and 19th. And I want to thank Keith Gerson, the President of FranConnect, for the invitation. This was my first time participating as an “influencer”, and I did not know what to expect - it was worthwhile, quite interesting, even educational and a lot of fun!
[Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day)
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### **About the Franchise Expert**
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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