Step into Growth!
Step into Growth, Invest in a Proven Model I skipped the 5 hardest steps of starting a business. While the data shows that more than 80% of independent startups fail by year five, franchising offers a powerful advantage that’s worth considering: you can skip the first five challenging steps that typically eat up years of […]
Financing Structure can be a Game Changer!
Financing Structure can be a Game Changer in Small Business Acquisitions! The price you negotiate often times isn’t what determines acquisition success—it’s the financing structure behind it. 62% of business buyers fixate solely on purchase price, but recent data reveals this approach significantly undermines acquisition success. Lenders typically fund 50-80% of business purchases, making your […]
Service Based Franchises offer great potential for Strategic Managers and Investors
Looking at the franchise world today, I’m seeing a trend. Service franchises in stable fields like roofing, fire and water restoration, and mold remediation are delivering consistent top line revenue growth and great potential returns providing owners with the opportunity to use their higher-level management skills to scale. The numbers tell an interesting story. These […]
The Importance of a Well Defined Search Criteria
As the song goes, “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for”. In an acquisition search process it often times is the lack of planning and preparation that stands in the way of success. I found it critical to have a clear search criteria that was agreed and understood by all team members in the […]
Some Businesses are Recession Resistant
I bought a 20-year-old existing business in 2007, one year before the economy tipped into the Great Recession. The business grew 5-10% each year 2008 through 2012, providing weekly recurring services to customers. The business thrived in a bad economy where many of our customers were impacted but unwilling to part with our essential services. […]
The Investment Similarities between Real Estate and Franchising
Real estate and franchising, while distinct in their operations, share several similarities that make them appealing investment opportunities. Both avenues offer the potential for passive income, require strategic decision-making, and involve a degree of risk management. In real estate, investors purchase properties to generate rental income or to sell at a profit. Over time, properties […]
Franchise As An Investment
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How To Read A Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”)
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A Resource for Candidates: Is Owning a Franchise Passive Income?
How appealing is the thought of not only becoming a business owner but also earning money while your business runs itself? Aka, passive income. For some of you exploring entrepreneurship through franchising, the idea of passive franchising represents the dream—a way to achieve business success with minimal day-to-day involvement. However, if you’re wondering “Is owning […]
The Complete Guide to Business Ownership in 2024 (Charts, Data & Studies Inside)
Are you looking for a complete breakdown on how to achieve business ownership in 2024? This article is for you. In this guide, we will cover: Study on the Quickest Path to Millionaire Status Traditional Startups vs. Franchising (Chart Featured) Benefits of Franchising How to Choose the Right Franchise for You Initial Costs and Ongoing […]