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"New & Improved" Top 10 Tips For Franchisees

John Francis on Nov 15, 2022 8:30:00 AM Franchisees, Franchising Help, Blog

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...

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The Hidden Value of Buying a Franchise

John Francis on Apr 12, 2022 5:17:00 AM Franchisees, Franchise Consulting

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.

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I’m 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.

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How to Create a Succession Plan for Your Business

Do you have a succession plan in place for your business?

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How to Keep Your Company Out of the Ditch

John Francis on Jun 15, 2021 10:46:58 AM Franchisees, Franchisors, Franchising Help

We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s been a while - but it happens!

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Building a Successful Franchisee-Franchisor Relationship

John Francis on May 18, 2021 6:00:00 AM Franchisees, Franchisors, Franchising Help

How would you describe the relationship between you and your franchisees?

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Did You Attend IFA 2021?

The annual IFA convention just came to a close. What an event! #IFA2021

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Why Franchising Picks Up When the Economy Slows Down

John Francis on Dec 8, 2020 9:00:00 AM Franchise Planning, Franchisees

The freedom of owning a business and having more control over your economic future - it’s an appealing and ambitious thought for many people. 

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The Collective Horsepower of Franchising: How We Supported Our Own During COVID

John Francis on Nov 24, 2020 7:27:40 AM Franchisees, Franchisors

What a year it’s been.

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Top 3 Ways Franchisees Fail

John Francis on Oct 27, 2020 9:00:00 AM Franchisees, Franchising Help

When it comes to starting a new business, purchasing a franchise is just about the safest investment you can make. These organizations are built on a proven system and brand that has been improved and refined over time to produce the best results - for both the franchisor and franchisees. Franchising has many advantages over independent start-ups, however nothing is easy or guaranteed! There is still a lot of hard work that goes into running a franchise business - as well as steps that must be followed if you’re going to get the best results.

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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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