What Does a Good Franchise Brand Look Like?
Is there a better way to measure good franchises from the bad? Edith Wiseman, President of FRANdata, thinks so. In a recent column published on Forbes.com, Wiseman argues that these days, it seems everyone is a franchise expert – and that to combat this, there needs to be a standard set of performance metrics to […]
Pulling Double Duty: The Best Cars for Work and Family
They say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but when it comes to picking a car, things are never so easy. More and more, the two-car family is becoming a thing of the past — KPMG reports that only 57 percent of American households now own more than one car, and forecasts this percentage will […]
Want to Boost Productivity? Listen Up (Infographic)
Looking to boost productivity at your franchise? The answer could be in the music. In a new infographic from Superfi, they outline how different types of music can help boost productivity in busy workplaces. For workers in a repetitive environment (such as, say, lawn & garden work or the kitchen of a fast food restaurant), […]
Battle to Business: 5 Franchise Ownership Options for Vets
No one type of franchise ownership is right for all; rather, it’s an individual fit. For veterans considering franchising after the military, it’s important to really evaluate their options – how much time they want to invest, financing and capital, and market factors – before jumping into the franchise ownership game. Becoming a franchisee is […]
3 Strategies to Make Your Business More Secure
Danger to your business comes in many shapes — a Verizon Data Breach Investigations study found that out of 855 data breaches examined, two-thirds of the attacks targeted small businesses with less than 100 employees. Ensuring that your business is safe and secure is critical to your success. Here a few strategies to adopt to […]
Food for Thought: 5 Ways to Maximize Franchise Margins
Profit margins can be tight in fast food franchises, and that’s why efficiency is key. And efficiency can be found in all areas of the business – helping to drive profitability and growth, while ensuring long-term business success. With inflation tied to food prices and more fresh produce in fast food franchises than ever before, […]