Historically, the United States of America is not an empathetic country. In America, capitalism is king, and with that comes the ideology that you must pull up your bootstraps and get to work—no excuses. While a strong work ethic and the determination to fight through adversity are obviously good traits, throwing a little empathy and grace in the mix won’t hurt anybody. In fact, it’s nearly essential in this day and age. Read on →

Employee retention is not an easy task in this day and age. In fact, according to a CNN report, a record number of 10.9 million people quit their jobs in 2021. While the pandemic was obviously a time of sickness and uneasiness around the globe, it also served as a time of self-reflection, which caused a lot of people to take a closer look at their employment and decide whether they were truly happy where they worked. Read on →

Burnout isn’t a cliché—it’s a real thing among employees, business owners and entrepreneurs. If you are feeling burnt out right now, you’re certainly not alone, as the past two years in particular have been extremely tough to get through. Even if you don’t think you’re “burnt out,” but you’re finding yourself approaching that feeling, it’s important to learn how to exercise some self-care so you can be the best version of yourself on and off the job. Read on →

Are you ready to become your own boss? If so, you’re certainly not alone these days. In fact, studies have shown that many workers who have joined “The Great Resignation” have gone on to either buy a franchise or become their own boss in some other way. If this reflects the state of mind that you’re in, it’s important to know the necessary steps to take when considering getting into the franchising game! Read on →

The franchisor/franchisee relationship is an important one. The strength or weakness of this key relationship can affect every element of whatever business you choose, so this begs the question: How can franchisees form a strong bond with their franchisor? 1. Establish Methods of Clear Communication No matter the area of life, being able to communicate clearly will always be beneficial. And, when it comes to communication between a franchisee and a franchisor, this is especially true. Read on →

Business success and sustainability have been hard to come by in the past two years. Many businesses have petered out against their will, but in general, one field has stayed strong: franchises. The economy was booming to close 2021, causing the current morale among franchisors and franchisees to be high. Because of this, now is the perfect time to consider entering the franchising game if you have yet to do so! Read on →

Franchising opportunities today are endless. Sure, the opportunities to franchise in more vanilla, “recession-resistant” businesses will always be there, but you can practically name any sort of category you’d like to go into business with, and it likely exists! While all these business options can be great for many, they can be overwhelming for many, too. Lots of flavors can make it difficult to choose, so if you need help knowing which business venture to invest in, I’m here! Read on →

Although more people are returning to work, “The Great Resignation” is still going relatively strong. Many are still out of work or are considering quitting, and the economy has yet to make a full recovery. One silver lining in the midst of all of this, though, is the fact that the businesses and franchises that have spent their early years forming and building a good culture have been less affected than businesses that haven’t done that. Read on →

If you’ve taken the leap into the franchising world, you’ve already given yourself the best possible gift. If we’ve learned anything in the past two years, it’s that even when times get tough, franchises are set up for success. But since Christmas is only days away, let’s get into the holiday spirit. Whether you need to add a few items to a wish list for someone else to buy or need to buy a gift for a franchise owner you know, these ideas can point you in the right direction! Read on →

There is a common misconception that certain industries or areas of business are reserved for the Type A, go-getter, “disruptive” people. While having the ability to talk with anyone about anything can obviously go a long way, there are traits and benefits reserved only for the introverted person that can be extremely beneficial in franchising. An introvert is typically described as someone who prefers “minimally stimulating environments and needs time alone to recharge. Read on →