There are 821,000 franchise establishments in the USA and they do $893.9 Billion in sales. Franchises employee 8.9 million people. Franchising is a proven route to rapid business expansion where a company or individual (the franchisor) grants the right to use their business name, model, and brand to an independent operator (the franchisee) in a specific territory under predefined terms. The concept, Dating back to the 1850s with Isaac Singer’s sewing machine company, has evolved significantly and now spans various industries globally.
Whether it’s a passion for food, Retail, or service-oriented businesses, finding the right franchise opportunity can unlock new levels of personal and financial satisfaction. For franchisors, the primary advantage is the ability to expand rapidly across regions without the substantial cost of establishing outlets themselves. Franchisees benefit by operating under a recognized brand with an established customer base and support from the franchisor, which can reduce the risk of business failure. Our Experts in this area of the site explore the good and bad of joining the franchise industry.
Franchising remains a compelling pathway for business expansion and entrepreneurship. Whether you are a small business, are involved in side hustles or are a solopreneur, exploring franchises could lead to another path to success.
Corporate America isn't the only path to building wealth, but starting a business from scratch can feel like jumping without a parachute. This week, we sit down with top non-food franchise consultant and investor Jon Ostenson to explore a powerful alternative. If you think franchising is limite…
Corporate America isn't the only path to building wealth, but starting a business from scratch can feel like jumping without a parachute. This week, we sit down with top non-food franchise consul…
Corporate America isn't the only path to building wealth, but starting a business from scratch can feel like jumping without a parachute. This week, we sit down with top non-food franchise consultant and investor Jon Ostenson to explore a powerful alternative. If you think franchising is limited to fast-food burgers, think again. Jon breaks down why some of the best opportunities actually lie in "boring" boutique industries like home services, insulation, and health and wellness.We pull back the curtain on who is the right candidate for franchise ownership, and who should stay away. Wheth…
Jill and Tom open a content-packed episode by welcoming the BMW M5 Touring to Tom's driveway. Expect to hear much more about this practical super-car in future episodes. Producer Margaret then shares details of her recent interview of Chicago-based radio reporter/journalist Jennifer Keiper, a peer o…
Jill and Tom open a content-packed episode by welcoming the BMW M5 Touring to Tom's driveway. Expect to hear much more about this practical super-car in future episodes. Producer Margaret then shares …
Jill and Tom open a content-packed episode by welcoming the BMW M5 Touring to Tom's driveway. Expect to hear much more about this practical super-car in future episodes. Producer Margaret then shares details of her recent interview of Chicago-based radio reporter/journalist Jennifer Keiper, a peer of Jill's and Tom's. Jennifer lost her most recent position in the radio industry as CBS News wound down its broadcast operations. You can listen to that interview here.
Tom share a list of the countries in which the Car Stuff Podcast is most popular, and it's rather surprising.
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Ever feel like your marketing plan is the rope in a tug-of-war match?
The sales team is pulling one way. The owner is pulling another. Someone's daughter took a marketing class in college and has opinions. And the person who's actually responsible for the campaign is standing in the middle, trying n…
Ever feel like your marketing plan is the rope in a tug-of-war match?
The sales team is pulling one way. The owner is pulling another. Someone's daughter took a marketing class in college and has opin…
Ever feel like your marketing plan is the rope in a tug-of-war match?
The sales team is pulling one way. The owner is pulling another. Someone's daughter took a marketing class in college and has opinions. And the person who's actually responsible for the campaign is standing in the middle, trying not to get dragged through the mud.
That's why my conversation with Beth Trejo really struck a chord with me.
Beth is the CEO and co-founder of Chatterkick, and she works with franchise organizations, multi-location businesses, and other companies where marketing decisions rarely come from just one…
The New York Knicks’ NBA championship run shows us that long-term turnarounds don’t require endless tanking. Through smart leadership, player development, and a “never say die” resilience, they proved that acquiring the right core pieces can rapidly build a title-winning culture.
Specifi…
The New York Knicks’ NBA championship run shows us that long-term turnarounds don’t require endless tanking. Through smart leadership, player development, and a “never say die” resilience, the…
The New York Knicks’ NBA championship run shows us that long-term turnarounds don’t require endless tanking. Through smart leadership, player development, and a “never say die” resilience, they proved that acquiring the right core pieces can rapidly build a title-winning culture.
Specific and actionable takeaways from the Knicks’ historic season include:
Resilience and Composure: The Knicks famously battled back from a massive 20+ point deficit in the Finals, and consistently showed an ability to close games by staying steady when it mattered most.
The “Brunson Effect”…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. Using the SuperCrowd Classification Policy, we highlight offerings that qualify for S…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by b…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. Using the SuperCrowd Classification Policy, we highlight offerings that qualify for Social Impact, Women in Leadership, and Underrepresented Founder Leadership based on publicly available information and objective criteria. We prioritize these categories and also include other newly launched offerings that may be of interest to our community.We organize the opportunities into four g…
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Migrate Your Payment Processing to NPS — Without Disruption
Stop overpaying. Stop dealing with limited tools. Upgrade your payments without breaking your business.
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After building $25M across 10 franchise units, Josh Rathweg is now President of Cloudbound, and as Co-Founder of Presence on Purpose, he teaches entrepreneurs to lead with intention, integrity and impact. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Your business doesn't plateau because of strategy; it plateaus because of …
After building $25M across 10 franchise units, Josh Rathweg is now President of Cloudbound, and as Co-Founder of Presence on Purpose, he teaches entrepreneurs to lead with intention, integrity and imp…
After building $25M across 10 franchise units, Josh Rathweg is now President of Cloudbound, and as Co-Founder of Presence on Purpose, he teaches entrepreneurs to lead with intention, integrity and impact. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Your business doesn't plateau because of strategy; it plateaus because of your leadership presence. 2. Presence means pausing, reflecting, and responding intentionally instead of reacting on instinct. 3. You don't fix culture by fixing your team; you fix culture by fixing your presence first. Play Above the Clouds. Curated for fun, cultivated for development - CloudBound …
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. Using the SuperCrowd Classification Policy, we highlight offerings that qualify for S…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by b…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. Using the SuperCrowd Classification Policy, we highlight offerings that qualify for Social Impact, Women in Leadership, and Underrepresented Founder Leadership based on publicly available information and objective criteria. We prioritize these categories and also include other newly launched offerings that may be of interest to our community.We organize the opportunities into four g…
What does it really mean to lead with purpose?In this episode, we explore the shift from focusing solely on profits and business strategies, to leading with a deeper sense of meaning and intention. We also discuss how purpose-driven leadership helps create stronger connections, better decision-makin…
What does it really mean to lead with purpose?In this episode, we explore the shift from focusing solely on profits and business strategies, to leading with a deeper sense of meaning and intention. We…
What does it really mean to lead with purpose?In this episode, we explore the shift from focusing solely on profits and business strategies, to leading with a deeper sense of meaning and intention. We also discuss how purpose-driven leadership helps create stronger connections, better decision-making, and sustainable business success. Rather than approaching leadership from a mindset of "I need to make money," we examine how leading well, serving others, and staying aligned with your values can ultimately drive stronger results.We also dive into the critical role of listening, the benefits and…
What emerged from this crisis was not merely a commercial venture, but a deliberate reimagining of how communities can celebrate the bond between humans and their pets. Courtney Honda and Slava Borisov recognized that the pet industry, despite its massive $160 billion market size, had fundamentally …
What emerged from this crisis was not merely a commercial venture, but a deliberate reimagining of how communities can celebrate the bond between humans and their pets. Courtney Honda and Slava Boriso…
What emerged from this crisis was not merely a commercial venture, but a deliberate reimagining of how communities can celebrate the bond between humans and their pets. Courtney Honda and Slava Borisov recognized that the pet industry, despite its massive $160 billion market size, had fundamentally missed an opportunity to create genuine hospitality experiences. Traditional retailers operated on purely transactional models, lacking the sensory richness and emotional connection that pet owners desperately craved. Their decision to create Puptique stemmed from a clear understanding that pets pro…
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