There are two types of people in franchising: Those who want to buy into a franchise or those who want to turn their small business into one. Let's take a closer look at each. The Franchisee The franchisee is someone who wants to invest in a... (Read More)

There are so many examples of people achieving new levels of success over fifty. The fact is, from Colonel Sanders to the Zagats, there is no reason why you can't embark on a whole new adventure post-50! Consider that humans are living longer... (Read More)

When it comes to owning a business, you may have some trepidation. Sure, going it alone can be intimidating. There are so many questions that involve running your own business. Are you ready to answer them? This is where franchising comes in... (Read More)

Certainly many of us know people who have done quite well in their middle years. What about their story is relate-able to you? What is relate-able to you depends on your life circumstances. You may consider success to be something entirely... (Read More)

When you buy into a franchise operation, you are investing in your future. You are essentially embracing a proven business model and staking your business life on it. And, you know what? That's okay. Why? Because franchising is THE way. There... (Read More)

Success. It doesn’t care how tall or short you are, what the color of your skin is or how young or old you are. The fact is, success can be yours no matter your situation, and there are plenty of examples proving just that. Let’s take a look... (Read More)

If you’ve been investigating opening a franchise, or talking to a franchise consultant much like ourselves, you may have already become acquainted with the concept of a business validation call. Franchise validation calls are a critical... (Read More)

If you are over 50 and simply not ready to retire, you may be asking yourself what you have that makes you special. You've been through so much life, so what can you bring to the table now? Quite frankly, there's one simple answer: experience... (Read More)

Ever heard of the name Joe Sieve? Probably not. From the college town of Columbia, Missouri, Sieve was a regular at Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pasta. Since he spent so much time there, he eventually got to know the owner, who shared his business... (Read More)