As you consider franchising, assessing sectors and opportunities that align with your interests is the first critical step. From fast food and fitness centers to retail and home services, the possibilities are extensive. A burning question for many is whether owning a franchise could pave the way to wealth. Specifically, are there low-cost, high-profit franchises ... What is the Most Profitable Franchise to Own in 2025?...Read More
By Franchise Gator | Posted April 4, 2024
At the ripe old age of 30, most of people begin to feel the little aches and pains associated with aging which are often caused by the gradual effects of muscle and bone atrophy. A steady decline in physic, balance, bone strength, and muscle mass continues on year after year as people age. Gym enthusiasts, … Increase Your Bone Density and Physical Strength with OsteoStrong
Read MoreBy Ben Baggett | Posted October 10, 2013
The debate rages on. Imagine two employee scenarios. In the first, a guy gets up at 6:30. Showered and shaved, he gets all up in his professional outfit and faces rush hour. Forty-five minutes later, our man pulls into a spot and rushes to get to his desk. Scenario number two: Joe Q. Public isn’t … Work at Work, Says HP’s Meg Whitman
Read MoreBy Farrah Kennedy | Posted October 10, 2013
That whole 18 to 65 thing? Forget about it. It’s pretty clear, just anecdotally, that the culture of work has changed dramatically in the past generation. A report out of Georgetown University confirms what we are seeing in the workplace and the larger culture in general. The lifespan of the average career has shifted. It … The New Lost (Money) Generation
Read MoreBy Farrah Kennedy | Posted October 8, 2013
Get up on this situation, and fast. If you are any kind of retailer, and that means new style, as in ecommerce or old style, as in brick and mortar, you should be doing your seasonal hiring today, right now, this minute. Amazon just announced it is bringing on 70,000 full time workers across the … Workin’ It: The Reason for the Season
Read MoreBy Farrah Kennedy | Posted October 4, 2013
Recently, Angela Sakell of Bach to Rock sat down with Franchise Gator to discuss the Bach to Rock franchise opportunity and the music education franchise industry. Provide an overview/ description of your industry. Include reasons why it’s a great industry to start a business in today. According to a recent Gallup survey by NAMM (the … Music Education Industry Interview with Angela Sakell of Bach to Rock
Read MoreBy Ben Baggett | Posted October 3, 2013
We recently sat down with Angela Sakell, VP of Marketing at Bach to Rock, to talk about her company’s franchise opportunity and how they differentiate themselves from others in the market. How was Bach to Rock originally conceived and started? Founded in 2007, Bach to Rock (B2R) is the product of music teacher and school … Q&A with Angela Sakell, VP of Marketing at Bach to Rock
Read MoreBy Ben Baggett | Posted October 3, 2013
News flash – user reviews can make or break a business. Ninety seven percent of consumers search for businesses online, and 84 percent of smartphone users get busy after performing a local search, according to Marketing Exchange. So yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. As a result, good reviews on grassroots sites like Yelp, … You Can’t Fake It: Online Reviews Gotta be Real!
Read MoreBy Rex White | Posted September 26, 2013
Provide an overview/ description of your industry. Include reasons why it’s a great industry to start a business in today. The painting and home improvement industry is estimated to be a $100 billion worldwide industry. The industry is very fragmented and mostly dominated by individual painters. Five Star Franchisees have the advantage of working within … Home Services Industry Q&A with Brandon Wallengren, VP of Sales & Marketing at Five Star Painting
Read MoreBy Ben Baggett | Posted September 23, 2013
We recently sat down with Chad Jones, Chief Development Officer of Five Star Painting, to discuss his company’s franchise opportunity, and what sets them apart from others in the home services industry. How was Five Star Painting originally conceived and started? We were in the construction industry and saw a massive opportunity in the painting … Q&A with Chad Jones, CDO of Five Star Painting
Read MoreBy Ben Baggett | Posted September 23, 2013
As the head of a small to medium sized business, you wear a dozen hats and some, well, they just don’t fit. It may seem like a brilliant idea to control all aspects of your enterprise, but it’s simply not possible for you to handle all the tasks of running your company. You need to … You’re the Boss: Here’s What You Shouldn’t Be Doing
Read MoreBy Farrah Kennedy | Posted September 21, 2013
