In this issue

Beware the Zombie Franchise
Some opportunities look alive and well at first glance, but are actually dead in the water.

The Standard Bearer
Clean Juice looked to stand out in a crowded market by getting a difficult certification.

OPPORTUNITY - Which Franchisee Personality Type Are You?

There are seven of them. Knowing which one you are can help you select the best franchise opportunity for you.

4 mins

COMMUNICATIONS - Four Ways to Fix Your Marketing

Franchisors often struggle to reach new franchisees online. Here are four common mistakes, and the insight you need to truly expand your reach.

2 mins

CHECKLIST - 20 Signs a Franchise Is Actually a Zombie

What’s that? It’s a franchise that looks good at first, but should be avoided at all costs. Here’s how to avoid buying a brand that’s a total dead end.

4 mins

GROWTH - When You Think Big, You Earn Big

Operating like a multi-unit franchisee can lead to better decisions and outcomes.

4 mins

BIG BETS - Want to Buy Into the Next Big Thing?

Five signs you've found a winning franchise.

2 mins

First in the Country

What's it like being the first U.S. franchisee of an international brand? Mr Jeff pioneer Sergio Aguirre has an answer: It's a learning experience for everyone.

2 mins

Trainer, Train Thyself!

When the dog-training franchise Zoom Room stumbled, CEO Mark Van Wye took a step back to assess. Now he has the business standing back on all fours-and leaping.

3 mins

As Clean as It Gets

As juicing became popular across America, the brand Clean Juice looked to stand out. Its solution wasn't a new product-it was raising the standards for all its products.

2 mins

Deep Breaths to Success

Kika Stretch Studios teaches people how to \"just be.\" But its founder, Kika Wise, was running herself ragged. That's when she decided to try franchising.

2 mins

A Franchise Nonprofit?

Jamie Trujillo bought a for-profit business, but wanted to reach the people who couldn't afford her services. So she made a radical change.

2 mins

HOW MUCH CAN I MAKE?

It's what everybody wants to know before buying a franchise-and although there's no guaranteed answer, you can learn a lot by asking the right questions. Here's how.

10+ mins

SHOULD YOU BUY A FRANCHISE DURING A BAD ECONOMY?

The answer is yes, so long as you buy wisely. That's why today's potential franchisees are asking tougher questions before signing on.

10 mins

NO DRAMA WITH MOMMA (OR ANYONE ELSE)

How to run a successful franchise with loved ones.

10 mins

WHERE BUSINESS IS EXTRA HOT

Want to join a fast-growing industry? Here's why there's a boom in breakfast, fitness, recreation, and staffing.

6 mins

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