Liftoff! Franchise Blog

As promised at The National Franchise Show, this blog contains a trove of tools and resources to support your journey towards franchise business ownership. Content includes financial calculators; recommended books & blogs; tips on finding the franchise that is right for you; and a copy of the Franchising 101 presentation delivered by our CEO Bill Rodriguez at the show. Plus, you're invited to book a free call to ask your franchising questions and learn more about our no-fee services. Good luck on your journey!

The answer in both cases is a resounding YES! Keeping Your Day Job While Owning a Franchise Nowadays, a good number of franchisees are people who want to diversify and grow their investment portfolios while keeping their day jobs. They are looking for substantive side hustles. Many franchisors offer ...

Not surprising, the cost of a franchise investment varies widely. The ones we represent range from $50,000 into the millions. Most investors settle into the $150,000 to $300,000 range. The table below offers a peek at total investment ranges for a few of our 700 brands. These amounts include ...

You may be surprised at how little you need to invest to afford a franchise business. Investment price tags in our portfolio of brands range from $75,000 into the millions “all in” - which means there is bound to be a brand that fits your budget. Try Our “Fundability” Calculator ...

Financing a business purchase can be stressful. It’s your financial future on the line, after all. The good news is you do not navigate this money maze alone. Working with us gives you access to funding experts who specialize in franchising. They offer financing strategies and options that fit ...

You can make a good, even a great, living as a franchisee. And you can arrive at a reasonable income estimate well before you decide to invest in a franchise. The keys are to: 1> Take advantage of the due-diligence process to dig into the numbers with the franchisor and franchisees; 2> Take into consideration your entire income "trifecta" for a real sense of ROI; and 3> Evaluate your cultural fit with the organization since it will have an impact on your financial performance, according to studies.

If you’ve ever read a stock or mutual fund prospectus before investing, you have a good idea of what a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires every franchisor selling a franchise in the United States to publish and provide an FDD to potential investors during ...

  Reading a brand’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is like eating spinach: You may not like it but you’ll be better for it! Though it may be dry legalese, an FDD tells a brand’s story in ways that help you make an informed investment decision. So face it, as ...

Your best insurance policy when buying a franchise business is to hire an attorney. And not just any lawyer but one who is experienced with the legal nuances and complexities of franchising. Checking off this step in the due-diligence process will give you peace of mind and possibly some negotiating ...

How a franchise consultant makes money is a fair and common question. Here’s the unvarnished answer: Franchise consultants are paid a commission by franchisors when a client decides to invest and become a franchisee. This is similar to how realtors and executive recruiters are compensated when they facilitate win-win transactions ...