Understanding Your Biggest Fixed Business Expense

Written by Jim Otto

In franchising a lot of time and effort goes into researching the best opportunity. If the franchise system that you are looking at has at least some track record and history of performance, you'll discover on close examination that they'll have over performing locations, average performing locations, and under performing locations. The list of reasons that this happens is a mile long. But with "location" as usually being listed as one of the top reasons that a franchise fails, make sure that the franchise that you are buying into has a model for picking a location that has proven track record of increasing your chance for success. 
 
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When owning one franchise just isn't enough!

Written by Jim Otto

For many franchise business owners who love what they do and want to continue building their story of success - sometimes owning a single store just isn't enough! And while there are certainly important considerations to think about before embarking on a journey towards multi-unit franchise ownership (which you can read about here in our article, Tips on Becoming a Multi-Unit Franchisee), there's also a number of great benefits in owning more than one store too!
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Risky Franchise Investments? How do you know?

Written by Jim Otto

Most people who are familiar with franchising will look at the Franchise Disclosure Document, known as the FDD, differently from people who are just starting the process.
 
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June 2017 Newsletter: Dad & the kids will LOVE this!

Written by Jim Otto

Daddy and Me at Shear Madness! Did you know that this year, Father's Day is Sunday, June 18th? That's why we'd like to take a moment and say a BIG thank you to all our awesome dads out there. You guys are amazing! Meanwhile, if you're looking for a fun event for dad and the kids, be sure to visit for our Daddy and Me haircuts. Dad's get a great discount when getting their hair cut with their kids! Also don't forget about our Daddy Daughter Braiding Class (at participating locations - available for only $25. Includes 10% off retail purchased the day of class and keepsake 4 x 6 photo)! Be sure to click here for our awesome locations page to find out more details. 

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If You Fail at This, You Will Probably Fail at Franchising!

Written by Jim Otto

Ah yes! When it comes to buying a franchise, everything is set up for you to succeed. Support systems are in place, along with great training - all you have to do is follow the franchisor's proven systems! Right? 
 
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