Serious Advice If You are Starting a Business

Serious Advice If You are Starting a Business

The decision to start your own business is an exciting one. You have always dreamed of leaving corporate America behind, and now you are ready to do it. You are about to embark on the greatest entrepreneurial adventure of your life! Starting a business, however, takes...
A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur

A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur

We are always telling you that one of the best paths to success for an entrepreneur is franchise ownership. Investing in a known brand with top-notch support can make the difference when it comes to being your own boss. We are also always telling you about the freedom...
How Do I Pay for a Franchise?

How Do I Pay for a Franchise?

You have made the big decision to escape the cubicle and start a life of self-employment to become your own boss. You’ve looked at all the options and have landed on franchise ownership as your path to entrepreneurship. Now, you only have one big question to answer....
Traits a Franchisor Looks for in a Franchisee

Traits a Franchisor Looks for in a Franchisee

If you are interested in escaping corporate America and looking to build a life through self-employment, you may have considered buying a business for sale as a great option for success. You may have looked at the franchise opportunities that check off the right items...
Tips for Hiring Franchise Employees

Tips for Hiring Franchise Employees

Written by the Franchise Matchmakers Team 3 Tips For Hiring Franchise Employees Opening a business can be a long and challenging process. When you buy a franchise, however, it is often considered a way to fast-track your way to business ownership. That’s because the...
Franchising Is More Than Just Fast Food

Franchising Is More Than Just Fast Food

For decades, we have all been familiar with franchises that served up fast food. Burger joints, pizza places, sub shops, and more. In fact, the word “franchise” became synonymous with the drive-thru window. But for those who are looking towards a life of...
What Happens if a Franchisor Goes Bankrupt?

What Happens if a Franchisor Goes Bankrupt?

Written by the Franchise Matchmakers Team After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all kinds began to struggle. With fewer consumers leaving their homes and demand for nonessential products and services plummeting, most consumer activities came to a...
So, Why Does a Franchise Cost so Much Anyway?

So, Why Does a Franchise Cost so Much Anyway?

Written by Cindy Rayfield When I meet with clients who are looking to buy a business, I am usually asked, “Why is the initial franchise investment so high?” Relatively speaking, the investment for franchises, whether in Colorado where we are based or in other parts of...