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Are Franchise Investments an Asset or an Expense?

I've been talking with candidates recently about how to think about the investment they are going to be making in their franchise. In our conversations, I've encouraged them to... Check out the Read More

Keys to franchise success

What are the keys to success?

What are the 3 keys to success for a boutique fitness franchise? They are simpler than you might think. Read More

How do you find the GOAT?

How do you find the GOAT?

As a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I cringe when any beer infused football talk pivots to the discussion of which quarterback is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time). I know that within the first 15 Read More

How to Mitigate Emerging Brand Risk

How to Mitigate Emerging Brand Risk

How can you dive into an emerging franchise brand but still feel safe?  This is a great question, watch this short video to view the response to this question. Read More

What Makes A Good Opportunity

What Makes A Good Opportunity

Some investments are just better than others. What makes it so? Listen to my commentary about great franchise investments. Read More

Pick Your Poison

Pick Your Poison

Is the transition to business ownership uncomfortable? YES. But, there are 2 different paths to explore. Which one is better for you? Use this with a picture of POISON bottles. Read More

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Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise JULY 2020 MID-YEAR UPDATE – “CHAOS AND OPPORTUNITY”

WOW. I did not see this coming. Just think, a presidential impeachment is page 3 news! Welcome to 2020! Twenty years ago, a business advisor of mine recommended that I read The Art of War by Sun Tzu...
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise WHAT DO YOU WANT IN A BUSINESS?

When candidates first start to explore business ownership, the process can become overwhelming because there are countless questions to ask and alternatives to consider. From my experience, there are a few core...
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise FIRST STEPS TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT FRANCHISE

With more than 2,500 different franchise brands currently active in the United States today, the search process might seem overwhelming. How do I sort through all these opportunities?
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise HOW MUCH INVESTMENT DOES A FRANCHISE REQUIRE?

At my core, I am a pretty simple guy who understands things better if I can break a complex puzzle into smaller pieces and then build it back up into a whole. That is how I think about investing in a business.
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