Insights & Field Notes
Franchise strategy, market intelligence, and lessons from the climb — shared by our consultants.
Franchise Buying
"Absentee" in franchise marketing almost never means what it sounds like. Here's what semi-absentee ownership actually demands — from managing your manager to surviving the ramp-up — and the questions to ask before you buy.
A low monthly fee can look great on a spreadsheet and still be the wrong call. Here's why royalty rate alone tells you almost nothing — and what actually determines whether a franchise is a good investment.
Franchise Financing
Affording the franchise fee isn't the same as affording to survive the ramp-up. Here are the three separate numbers that actually determine whether you're financially ready to open a franchise.
The fear of buying a franchise isn't usually about the business itself — it's about the unknowns. Here's how to plan for the gap between opening day and the day the business can support you.
Insights
Franchising goes far beyond burgers and pizza — explore lucrative opportunities in fitness, education, home services, and more, and how to find the right fit for you.