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More than one-third of LGBTQIA+ adults experience discrimination. For those looking for a more inclusive culture, franchising can be the perfect opportunity for the entrepreneurial-minded to create a workplace environment that welcomes all while also building wealth. However, it’s important to recognize that there are barriers that hold back LGBTQIA+ people from pursuing business ownership.
When it comes to opening a tutoring center, you’re in the driver’s seat. You can choose the subject, grade levels, operating hours, and pricing you want. Your decisions will shape your business and future, giving you the power to create the lifestyle and profitability you want.
Taking the leap into franchise ownership can feel both exciting and overwhelming. With so many steps to franchise ownership, legalities, and financial considerations, it’s easy to feel intimidated by the process. But you’re not alone! Many successful franchisees started where you are now, full of questions and uncertainty. This step-by-step guide is designed to help you navigate the franchise buying process with clarity and confidence. By breaking down each phase into manageable actions, you’ll be better equipped to find the right opportunity, make informed decisions, and take control of your future as a business owner. Let’s dive in and turn your franchise dreams into reality!
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, they look for support at home with medication, meal preparation, and household chores. As a result, the demand for in-home healthcare services is expected to increase by 22% by 2034. This offers career-changers a unique opportunity to provide a vital service and embark on a fulfilling career path. It’s a great time to start thinking about starting an in-home care service.
Even if you have a robust savings account, you’ll probably need more than that to launch a franchise. Your ability to qualify for a loan will determine whether you can start the business of your dreams—and sustain it. Beyond your initial investment, you’ll need enough money to cover day-to-day operations, salaries, and equipment costs. By understanding loan requirements and the latest franchise financing trends, you can carefully weigh options and meet lender requirements.
If you ask Adam Martindale why he loves owning and operating his Cruise Planners travel agency, he’ll gladly rattle off a lengthy list. One of his favorite benefits, however, is that he gets to work from anywhere while traveling the world and growing his business. In this on-demand webinar, FBR’s President and COO, Michelle Rowan, chats with franchisee Adam and Stacie Faulds, Cruise Planners’ Assistant Vice President of Marketing, about what it takes to be a Cruise Planners franchise owner, and how the travel franchise became the nation’s largest home-based franchise in the travel space.
Starting a franchise can be an exciting venture, but figuring out how to fund it can often feel overwhelming. In this webinar, Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review (FBR), and Jade Maloney, a franchise funding consultant with Benetrends Financial, discuss several key franchise financing options.
In this on-demand webinar, FBR’s President, Michelle Rowan, chats with Melissa Tash, the founder of the Spoiled Rotten Photography franchise, and two successful franchisee families, Lynn and Rernardo Driver and Joey and Sandi Fotheringham. See for yourself how much they love owning and operating their businesses.
Ready to start your next adventure? Discover how you can become part of the booming mobile coffee trend with the Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck Franchise—a brand that’s already transforming communities one cup at a time! Founded by Tony Lamb, the visionary behind the wildly successful Kona Ice, Travelin’ Tom’s offers aspiring entrepreneurs an exciting, turn-key opportunity to own their own business and serve premium coffee with heart.
Joining the Mathnasium franchise provides franchise owners with a simple startup with comprehensive training, support, national marketing campaigns, and a proven business model. The franchise does not require franchisees to have educator experience or math expertise—just a desire to help students and build relationships. Watch the on-demand webinar to learn more.
Kona Ice owner Reggie Nelson moved from a steady finance job to a thriving franchise business. And as his business grew, so did his family!
Spouses Ken Keffer and Heather Ray grew up on opposite ends of the country: Ken is from Wyoming, and Heather from Florida. They later met in Milwaukee and now call the Midwest their home. Their professional experiences differ, too. Ken holds a degree in wildlife biology, while Heather’s world is marketing and communications. Pulling their expertise together, the two now own a Wild Birds Unlimited in Bloomington, Indiana, that opened in 2022. They found WBU to be a great franchise for nature lovers like themselves.
Jenny and John Propps have a long history of owning a family business. With their pursuit of work-life balance and their love of their area, they’ve built something really amazing in Kitchen Tune-Up because they stick close to their “why”.
Randi Beesing and her husband own 4 Any Lab Test Now Locations. They’re focused on building a legacy with franchising.
Jana Frank was born in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Currently, she lives downtown with her partner and owns 2 Mathnasium centers in the west suburbs. She’s a Chicagoan, through and through. With an extensive background in both psychology and education (specifically Math), she started as a math teacher for grades 4-8. She loved teaching but was eventually ready for a change. After a particularly rough day at school, her father mentioned he heard an ad for a math tutoring franchise and encouraged her to check it out.
Even if you have a robust savings account, you’ll probably need more than that to launch a franchise. Your ability to qualify for a loan will determine whether you can start the business of your dreams—and sustain it. Beyond your initial investment, you’ll need enough money to cover day-to-day operations, salaries, and equipment costs. By understanding loan requirements and the latest franchise financing trends, you can carefully weigh options and meet lender requirements.
However, while franchise ownership can be one of the smartest paths to business ownership, it’s critical to understand the breakdown of costs for a franchise before diving in. Starting a franchise isn’t as simple as paying a fee and getting the keys to the front door. From upfront investments and ongoing royalties to less obvious expenses like technology fees and working capital, the actual cost of owning a franchise is much more complex than many first-time franchisees expect.
You may be surprised to learn that starting a business doesn’t have to come with a sky-high price tag. There are many franchise opportunities available for under $100,000, offering aspiring entrepreneurs a more accessible path to business ownership.
If you’re going to buy a franchise, be sure you understand all of the associated franchise costs. Let’s break down the main expenses you’ll encounter upfront and how to determine the amount you’ll need to finance. Much like buying a home, most entrepreneurs make a down payment on their franchise and finance the rest with a loan which they pay back over time.
Starting a franchise can be an exciting venture, but figuring out how to fund it can often feel overwhelming. In this webinar, Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review (FBR), and Jade Maloney, a franchise funding consultant with Benetrends Financial, discuss several key franchise financing options.
The Franchise Business Review Hall of Fame celebrates the best franchises to own. These franchises have shown long-term dedication to franchisee satisfaction and providing the best franchise opportunities.
The Franchise Business Review List of Rock Star Franchise owners celebrates franchisees that share an incredibly strong work ethic along with a deep passion for their business.
