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There are certain things you think about when it comes to New Jersey. Some think of pizza, traffic, but strong opinions is definitely also high up on the list. As an entrepreneur since 2011, I’ve seen many things, and I’ve spent a long time matching entrepreneurs to the franchise opportunity that fits their lifestyle desires. …

Michigan is a state that’s ripe for additional franchises to come in and provide offerings that existing places do not offer.  It doesn’t matter if you’re in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, or Sterling Heights. They each have their prospective opportunities that are ripe to grab for an ambitious entrepreneur.  In my work as a franchise…

Georgia’s a great state, and one not too far away from me (I live in North Carolina).  The best opportunities for you will depend on a range of factors, so there isn’t truly a “best option”. However, there are options that are better than others, and some that I would never recommend.  Territory rights, area…

Ohio is a great place for franchising for a number of reasons, and multi-unit franchise opportunities is definitely also where it’s at.  FDDs, territory rights, item 5, item 6. If all those terms surprise you, you’ll know that you’re about to learn all of them as you explore franchising.  I like to joke “where else…

Illinois is truly a marvelous state, and it doesn’t end when it comes to franchising. While it may be colder than North Carolina, there are so many things the state can offer.  Whether you’re trying to open multi-unit franchises in Pennsylvania or Illinois, there are many things to know.  FDDs (franchise disclosure documents), territory rights,…

Pennsylvania’s a great state, and owning single or multi-unit franchising in the state is a great opportunity to create generational wealth.  I’ve been around the block (and crossed state lines more times than I can count). Pennsylvania’s one of the states that gets me excited!  Cheesesteaks. Visits to Wawa and an appreciation for supporting small…

This article covers something near and dear to my heart as I personally live in North Carolina an have lived here since 2016.  North Carolina is a great state, and it offers a range of opportunities when it comes to opening up a franchise (or several). However, the journey to becoming a franchisee is not…

Franchises. Some good, some bad. There are many ways to evaluate a potential franchise that you’re trying to work with, but a common metric to look at are failure rates.  However, you should always be cautious as you’re seeking out these numbers, and make sure to use your best judgment.  I, for one, don’t remember…

Area development agreements in franchising – much like master franchise agreements – allow you to create a type of generational wealth you won’t see from simply owning a singular franchise location.  However, when you engage in choose to engage in area development, you’re looking at some different obstacles compared to when you’re just buying a…

Master franchises. A thing of beauty when done right, and an absolute nightmare if done wrong.  The last thing you want is to invest millions of dollars into a venture just to find out this venture is going nowhere.  Maybe even worse, the franchisor is threatening to terminate the contract because of breach. Not a…