The franchise industry is returning to pre-pandemic levels. As the industry continues to boom past even the projections, service-based franchises as well as QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) concepts are leading the way. As inflation and other factors create headwinds for businesses across the United States and even globally, the franchise model with its bulk buying power and cooperative growth style …
The Private Equity, Venture Capital, SBA and Non-SBA Lending Hoops & Hurdles
Article by: Lynne D. SheltonThe landscape of financing options and the alternatives to what once was the standard operating procedure is continuing to grow. The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) was for many years the typical way that a franchisee would buy into a franchise system. You would have one owner or maybe a couple of partnership buying the franchise from the franchisor. The Franchisor …
The Home Services Industry – On the Move – UP!
Article by: Lynne D. SheltonThe Home Services Industry is certainly on fire and has been booming since 2020. The segment includes different business types such as residential cleaning, roofing, painting, plumbing, home improvement, decorative finishes and everything in between. The home service industry is currently valued at $506 billion and is expected to see an overall growth of 53% by 2024. So why is …
The Children Services Industry: Stepping In And Leading!
Article by: Lynne D. SheltonThe Children Services Industry is certainly on fire and has been booming since 2018. The segment includes different business types such as music and voice services, tutoring, private sports and games lessons and everything in between. The children service industry is currently valued at $506 billion and is expected to see an overall growth of 53% by 2024. So why …
When Stars Collide: Animal Lovers and Franchise Enthusiasts
Article by: Christina McAmisWhat do you get when you cross an animal lover and a franchise enthusiast? It sounds like the beginning of a horrible dad joke to me, but the answer might surprise you. As the world slowly returns to “normal”, there are some things from the pandemic that are here to stay, delivery services for just about everything, telehealth appointments, and …
The Senior Care Industry – Helping Our Seniors and Gen Xers Alike!
Article by: Lynne D. SheltonOpening a senior care franchise can be a rewarding and potentially lucrative business venture. Gen X’ers find themselves at the point in their life to be tasked in finding a safe and affordable home for their parents that will give them the medical support they need. Many of them appear to be combining this need with their desire to become …
Franchising isn’t for sissy’s
Article by: Candra Jackson & Lynne D. Shelton
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Fast-Casual has become Fast-Transition
Article by: Lynne D. Shelton & Madeline JonesAs our society transitions out of pandemic times, it seems some of our old habits are here to stay. While in person shopping and dining used to be the only options, delivery and curbside pickup options are remaining highly desirable to consumers even as government regulations lift. This trend is unlikely to change based on current market projections. The general …
An A+ Opportunity to Franchise
Article by: Jason Falina & Lynne D. Shelton
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Transforming Veterans into Franchise Owners
Article by: Candra Jackson & Lynne D. Shelton
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