The REAL way to research and understand franchise models Many people are not aware that franchising, and franchise sales in particular, are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The good news about that is that a tremendous amount of information will eventually be disclosed to you in the form of the Franchise Disclosure Document. …
5 Fun Franchises You Can Start for Under $50K
This post was originally posted on and written for Jen Monks – The Life Wise Lady. I work with women every day who are DYING to get out of their 9 to 5 straight jacket. They frequently say they have always wanted to own their own business, but the time was never right… until …
Franchise of the Month – Redbox+
This month’s feature is a VERY unique business that has a patent in the not so sexy container and portable toilet industry. On most construction sites contractors are required (by law) to have a waste container and porta toilet. For contractors, this results in the need for two vendors, two invoices, two pick-ups and multiple …
Top 10 Reasons Owning a Business Tops Being an Employee
Every day we talk to executives who are considering leaving the paid gig to do their own thing. It’s a big decision to walk away from a regular job with regular pay. In a business, there is typically very little income for the first year and maybe even two! On the other hand, as …
She Owns It – Barb Moran of Moran Industries
Moran Industries was formed in 1990 when the Moran’s acquired Mr Transmission, which was the beginning of their entry into the franchising world. Over the years Mr. Moran’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident as he built the original business around automotive resale & wholesale and eventually saw the need for automotive and transmission parts and repair …
Franchise of the Month – Athletic Republic
This month’s FOM is one that will be of interest to anyone who was either in competitive sports or who’s children were. You probably would do (or did) anything to help your kid raise his level of ability. Now there is a unique business model focused on just that. For a variety of sports. Sports-performance …