COVID-19 and Franchising

COVID-19 and Franchising

At the end of 2019, very few people had ever heard of a virus called COVID-19. A year later, it had changed the entire world. To date in the United States, 40 million people contracted the virus. Shutdowns occurred across the nation, and businesses suffered in the...
Security: Own a Business While Keeping Your Job

Security: Own a Business While Keeping Your Job

While owning a business and becoming your own boss has its positives, it can have its negatives, as well. And one of those negatives is a potential lack of stable income while your new business gets its legs. There is an option, though, that appeals to many potential...
Franchising: The Basics

Franchising: The Basics

Thinking about leaving corporate America and striking out on your own? Becoming your own boss is an intoxicating thought and many consider it the American Dream. There are two ways to become your own boss: Start a business from scratch or invest in a franchised...
The Job Security Fairy-tale

The Job Security Fairy-tale

Not too long ago, the American Dream involved getting a job, sticking it out for 35 years, and retiring with a gold watch and a fat pension. Dream shattered That type of job security no longer exists. In recent years, corporate downsizing and departmental shifts have...
Five Characteristics of a Great Franchisee

Five Characteristics of a Great Franchisee

Have you decided that Corporate America no longer works for you? Is it time to escape the cubicle? More importantly, do you feel that you’re ready to make the leap to business ownership? The answer to that last question is a big one. When you make the jump from...
Family-Owned Franchises

Family-Owned Franchises

You may have dreamed about owning your own business, but have you ever dreamed of owning a business with your family? With family-owned businesses accounting for 62% of the nation’s employment, it has been a great option for many. Imagine growing a successful business...
What Are You Looking for In a Franchise?

What Are You Looking for In a Franchise?

Most articles about franchising will begin by telling you that it is the best opportunity when it comes to business ownership. The support is unequalled, attaching yourself to a known brand is appealing, and the chances of success that franchising offers are...
Is Owning a Franchise Profitable?

Is Owning a Franchise Profitable?

Written by the Franchise Matchmakers Team A franchise refers to a type of license that you can acquire to gain access to the knowledge, processes, and trademarks of a business to sell their products or services. As a franchisee, you pay the franchise for start-up fees...
Franchising Is as Easy as 1-2-3

Franchising Is as Easy as 1-2-3

After a year of pandemic chaos, many are rethinking their idea of a perfect career. The days of working in corporate America for 30 years, then retiring with a gold watch are over for most. There is no longer a guarantee of continued employment, and workers’ futures...
What Are Franchise Royalty Fees?

What Are Franchise Royalty Fees?

Written By the Franchise Matchmakers Team In order to buy a franchise, you are required to pay certain fees to the franchisor in exchange for obtaining a valuable business model and all of the services, products, processes, trademarks, and continual support that go...