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Basics

Sick of the 9-5 grind and looking for alternatives? Start with the basics of going into business for yourself - the articles and videos below cover the ground.

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21st Century Digital Franchising

Digital marketing is transforming the franchising landscape. Historically franchising leaned on local marketing and word of mouth, but the digital age is producing a seismic shift.

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Work / Life

Empowering Minorities

Exploring the advantages and challenges of franchising for minority owners, and why the model has become one of the most accessible on-ramps into ownership.

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Videos · How to Buy a Franchise

How to buy a franchise - the five-step arc, plus the questions you should be asking.

HOW TO BUY A FRANCHISE

How to Buy a Franchise: Step 1

Clarify the selection criteria that matter most - your values, qualities, skills, and strengths.

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How to Buy a Franchise: Step 2

Once you know what qualities matter, we search for franchises where owners have achieved that level of success.

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How to Buy a Franchise: Step 3

We help you ask the right questions and access information franchisors don't publish publicly.

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How to Buy a Franchise: Step 4

Discovery Day - meeting the team behind the franchise, before you commit.

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How to Buy a Franchise: Step 5

Paperwork, funding, legal contracts, and mutual selection with the franchisor.

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How to Choose the Right Franchise

Use clear criteria to consider options beyond the brands or industries you first had in mind.

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Chick-fil-A: 3 Things to Know Before Investing

Three crucial things to understand about owning a Chick-fil-A before you commit.

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Five Lower-Investment Franchise Models

A category overview of franchise models with different capital requirements.

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Why Should I Work with a Franchise Consultant?

Many prospective owners don't know franchise consultants exist to help them.

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Evaluating Franchise Industries

Compare industry economics, operating demands, and fit before drawing conclusions.

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