March 5, 2016 10:16 am
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		Listen to us on: In this episode of the How To Buy A Franchise Show, internationally recognized franchise author, speaker and consultant, Dr. John P. Hayes, asks: “Do you have the right personality to be a successful franchisee?” Listen to this week’s podcast for the answer.  
		
	
	
	
	
		
					
				
			
				
		
		
		
		
		February 15, 2016 4:11 pm
		Published by John Hayes
		
		
		In the latest episode of the How To Buy A Franchise Show, Dr. Hayes explains why franchisors do not want to sell franchises to Entrepreneurs. They want franchisees who are willing to follow the rules, and that is not in the entrepreneur’s DNA. This episode is sponsored by Huddle House. Learn more about... View Article
		
	
	
	
	
		
					
				
			
				
		
		
		
		
		March 13, 2010 6:02 pm
		Published by Dr. John Hayes
		
		
		Adapted from Help Your Banker Say Yes! What franchisors and franchisees need to know to get financing today, by John P. Hayes, Ph.D. with Geoff Seiber. If you’re investing in a franchise that includes equipment, such as a POS system, or fryers and ovens for the kitchen, or if you... View Article
		
	
	
	
	
		
				
		
		
		
		
		May 9, 2009 5:22 pm
		Published by Dr. John Hayes
		
		
		Watch my new video on evaluating franchise opportunities. On several occasions while I was the CEO of HomeVestors, and on on many occasions in the last 30 years while advising people who buy franchises, someone was buying a franchise using “Daddy’s money.” Most of the time it wasn’t a good... 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