May 26, 2014 3:11 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
“I sold my franchises to the wrong franchisees,” a franchisor recently lamented during one of our coaching calls. I can’t tell you how often I have heard that statement in the last 30-plus years. What can I say? Shame on you? “Yes, you did, and what a shame for you.”... View Article
November 14, 2013 10:18 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Rita’s Water Ice is one of my favorite American franchises. It’s headquartered in Philadelphia, the greatest city in the world, and it’s perfect for Kuwait and the Middle East. Rita’s serves authentic Italian water ice — cool and refreshing, a favorite treat for children and adults — it can be... View Article
September 7, 2013 12:49 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
Asking 101 questions before you invest in a franchise sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it? The good news is that you don’t have to ask 101 questions — however, you do need to ask the right questions before you invest in a franchise, and many people simply... View Article
August 23, 2013 4:37 pm
Published by Dr. John Hayes
It probably shouldn’t be your #1 priority for buying a franchise, but buying one to learn what not to do in business isn’t a bad idea! I had a favorite cousin who would have been better off buying a pizza franchise than starting her own pizza business. I said “had”... View Article