June 28, 2009 3:13 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
“If you had the chance to buy a franchise all over again, would you still buy a franchise from this franchisor?” That’s the single most important question to ask franchisees before you buy a franchise. It’s not the only important question Granted, there are other “important” questions,and I tell you... View Article
May 4, 2009 8:00 am
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Suddenly, Isabel wasn’t so ecstatic! (Don’t go any further until you read Part I of this story). And how I hate to be the bearer of bad news, especially when I’m working with someone who’s paying me money. She thought she knew she could pay herself a tidy six-figure income... View Article
May 2, 2009 1:39 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Ecstatic Isabel called! It’s been about ten days since I last heard from her (see Is Franchising Indentured Servitude?) and she couldn’t have been happier! How much money? “I know how much money I’ll be able to make as a franchisee even though the franchisor didn’t tell me — well... View Article
April 29, 2009 1:11 am
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Virginia Barbeque franchisee Ed Totanes recently helped me introduce franchising to a group of veterans in Washington, DC. Ed is a veteran who took advantage of the VetFran program, which helps veterans of the U.S. armed services buy franchises at a discount. Challenges franchisees face Ed said every franchisee (regardless... View Article