Handyman Connection Named As One Of Franchise Times Top 200+ Franchises
Handyman Connection announced today it has been named one of Franchise Times Top 200+ Franchises of 2016. The Blue Ash, Ohio-based company was ranked #477 on the list of the country’s largest franchises. The Franchise Times Top 200+ is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the U.S. by global system wide […]
‘At Your Age?’ Why This Baby Boomer Ditched Corporate America for Entrepreneurship
Jim Alley was the stereotypical corporate success story. Over the course of 30 years, 20 of which he spent with Motorola, he rose through the ranks from entry-level employee to senior manager. He valued the security, the paycheck, the benefits, and the sense of loyalty and comradery that defined his company’s culture–at least until the […]
These Millennials Are Running Franchises With Their Parents. Here’s What They’ve Learned
Faced with diminished job prospects, millennials are increasingly partnering with their parents in the franchising world. When Jon S. Crowe invited his son, Jon P. Crowe, to take a road trip from their home in Omaha, Neb., to Whitewater, Wis., neither of them had ever, for a second, thought about working together. The elder Crowe […]
Alberta’s economy will grow again in 2017: BMO report
Forecast comes on the heels of a TD report also predicting a rebound for sputtering provincial economy Another major Canadian bank is predicting Alberta’s economy will return to growth in 2017, after two years of recession. The BMO Blue Book report for October says Alberta’s real GDP shrank by four per cent in 2015 and is expected to […]
Focus on Franchise Security
Graeme Payne discusses how we find out how you can steer clear of any early problems and set your business up for a secure and successful future, in Food Franchise Magazine. Graeme Payne is a partner in Bird & Bird’s global retail and consumer group, which supports and advises start-ups, entrepreneurs, SMEs and blue chip […]
Franchise Equipment: What’s Your Plan?
Once you’ve done all your homework and found the right Canadian franchise for you, there are still a lot of things to think about. One area in particular that doesn’t get enough attention is equipment, specifically the type you’ll be using to stock your location. Your equipment needs will vary by industry. Home-based franchises, for […]
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Don’t Choose a Franchise Until You’ve Talked to People Who Already Own It
Some lessons you shouldn’t learn the hard way, like how a company treats the owners of its franchises. Incorrect expectation is the chief reason for disappointment in life and business. With more than 3,500 franchise concepts in 90 or so industries, searching for a franchise can be a daunting task. Aside from finding something that […]
Franchising As a Way to Build a Lasting Legacy
Leave your mark on the world by building a lucrative and successful franchise. We talk a lot about purchasing a business or a franchise as a way to become your own boss, have financial independence, give back to the community, and obtain flexibility to do more of the things you love. Indeed, it can do […]
20 Signs You Might Need a New Franchise Consultant
So, you’re thinking about owning your own franchise. That’s great. Even better — you’ve realized there’s a lot about franchising you don’t know and you’ve partnered with a Franchise Consultant to help you fill in the blanks and make a sound decision. A good franchise consultant is similar to an effective sports coach — they teach, […]