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The Golden State is a marvelous place I’ve visited on a number of occasions. California has everything you could possibly imagine, and on top of that, there’s near-perfect weather year-round. What’s not to love?  I get asked about multi-unit franchising in California on a regular basis, and California has certain obstacles you won’t see to…

The Lone Star state is a place kind of unlike any other place in the world. In fact, when I moved to the US, I almost moved there.  It was in between North Carolina and Texas, but I ultimately chose North Carolina.  However, as a multi-unit franchise consultant, I tell people everything’s bigger there –…

Wisconsin may be known for its cheese, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only thing the state has going for it.  As a franchise broker, I review tons of different FDDs to understand things like territory rights, royalties, and franchisee obligations.  By doing so, I equip myself to best be able to support aspiring franchisees…

There are some places that are more obvious to think about when you think of multi-unit franchising than Missouri.  Maybe places like California, Texas, or Florida come to mind. You may even think about Georgia. However, places like Missouri, Indiana, and Maryland don’t typically come up at the top of the list when thinking about…

Crabs, commutes, and cookies. Some thing are definitely not foreign to people living in Maryland.  Maryland’s a great state in a range of ways that combines a lot of the DC hustle while staying more chill in a lot of ways. For those reasons, there are certain franchises that are good, strategic business opportunities in…

Indiana, along with other states like Arizona and Tennessee, have their individual opportunities when it comes to franchises.  You may be eyeing Indiana for your next multi-unit franchise adventure, but you’re not quite sure what brands are able to scale in the region. Indiana’s a little different from New York or LA, which it’s surely…

There are tons of franchise opportunities out there, but probably only a handful that make sense to you. If you’ve been bitten by the franchise bug, you’re probably starting to read FDDs from different companies to compare territory rights, royalty structures, and more.  A franchise needs to have certain characteristics to really be a good…

My last article in this series may have been on the great state of Washington, but that doesn’t mean Arizona doesn’t have tons to offer. In many ways, the state has tons to offer even if it’s vastly different from tons of other places.  It’s not just the weather outside that’s hot in Arizona. It’s…

Washington is cooler than most other states in more senses than one. In addition, it’s also a place that’s ripe for some disruption when it comes to what it has going for it in terms of franchises.  When you’re looking to plant a flag in the Pacific Nortwest and start or expand your business, Washington…

Virginia is a great place in many regards. It’s the first place I lived in the US before I moved to North Carolina.  However, it’s also a place that’s great for franchising.  Whether you’re keen on multi-unit opportunities or simply want to own one of something, there’s the right thing out there for anyone. However,…