Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider #19: Home Improvement...

Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider  #19: Home Improvement...:    #19 Home Improvement Services Just One More Franchise Opportunity (that you probably didn't know ...

FranchiseInsider #19: Home Improvement Services

Franchise Insider    #19

Home Improvement Services

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Painting, bath and kitchen updates, cabinets, flooring, window cleaning, deck cleaning, blinds, carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, just look around your  home and there's a franchise that addresses repairing or updating everything in and around it.But you need to understand that these franchise models are NOT looking for technicians or handymen. they are looking for executive owners: leaders, masterminds who can build a team, connect with the customers, and run a LARGE business. You aren't competing with painter John from down the road. With the Home Improvement franchise niche the widget almost doesn't matter. It's the execution of the system, the leadership that matters. 

As the franchisee of a home improvement business, you'll be hiring technicians, training them in the system that is related to the brand name, scheduling work and meeting customers. These franchises are often home-based with no visibility apart form the trucks and vehicle-wraps you invest in, so SEO has to be strong and quality of work has to be stellar. You'll be networking with Business-to-business contacts as well as your everyday consumer, so you actually ARE the best example of the brand. Many of these types of franchises can  often be built up to be run semi-absentee, so once you have the doors open and have hired an excellent manager and staff, you are on your way!

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

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Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider #20: Retail Services

Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider  #20: Retail Services: FranchiseInsider  #20: Retail Servcies CANDY SPILL   #20 Retail Services! Just One More Franchise Oppo...

FranchiseInsider #20: Retail Services

Franchise Insider  #20

Retail Services!

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

We pass these franchises daily and don't give them a thought...until we need them. Need a battery? Did your phone-screen break? Need a new keyboard for you laptop? How about a screen-repair for your back door? Do you need to send a package? How about just need an envelope or a photo for your passport? When you need them, you expect them to be nearby and ready to serve. Everyone knows about them and uses them, but few know that these kinds of retail services are really franchises. 

As the franchisee of a retail service business, you'll be hiring, training, scheduling and creating marketing materials. These franchises require large Class A retail space that has good foot traffic and good visibility from the road. You'll be networking with Business-to-business contacts as well as your everyday consumer. With just a few employees you can run a postal serve, with a large  group of employees you can run a hardware business. All of these types of franchises are designed to be run semi-absentee, so once you have the doors open and have hired an excellent manager and staff, you are on your way!

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

Contact me to learn more  or to explore any of the other options.

Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider Candy Spill #18: Pets!

Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider Candy Spill #18: Pets!: CANDY SPILL   #18 PETS! Grooming, Day Care, Supplies and Otherwise Just One More Franchise Opportunity (that you proba...

FranchiseInsider #18: Pets!

Franchise Insider   #18

PETS!

Grooming, Day Care, Supplies and Otherwise

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

C'mon, admit it. Your pet is an integral part of your family and you love it all to bits! Well, then, you won't be surprised to learn that everyone else feels the same way about their pet. Americans spend billions on their pets. From grooming, to special day care, training, to organic food , chew toys and itty-bitty sweaters! You name, it, your neighbor is spending money on it for their little Froo-Froo, Fido and Fishie-Fishie (and the occasional 'Richard'.) Our pets require care, and the franchise world understands exactly how to meet those care needs. Whether it be a stand-alone retail one-stop-shop, mobile grooming van or mail-order food delivery, franchises have it all under control and mechanized to be an easy franchise to own, run, and from which to profit.

As the franchisee of a pet service franchise, you'll be hiring, training, scheduling and creating marketing materials. Those franchises that are retail oriented will, of course require large Class A retail space and a lot of inventory, so you are looking at a very high investment cost. But some are just so fun to run, with their own bakery, training rooms, boarding facilities and pet adoption centers.  Those that are mobile are focused on training and grooming and will have a much lower investment level.  Which ever pet franchise model you choose, you'll need to love pets and understand the pet-owner  frame of mind. (Fifi first!) But, the best part of the franchise is that your little animal family member will be able to stay with you all day long, and that makes it all the more fun!

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

  Contact me to learn more to explore any of the other options.

Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider Candy Spill #17: Interior Decorat...

Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider Candy Spill #17: Interior Decorat...: CANDY SPILL   #17 Interior Decorating Just One More Franchise Opportunity (that you probably didn't know y...

FranchiseInsider Candy Spill #17: Interior Decorating

CANDY SPILL   #17

Interior Decorating

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Many Interior Decorators just get some business cards printed up and pass them out to friends and family. That's one way to run a business. Keep it small and hope your friends like what you do to their living rooms... But a franchised Interior Decorating business has much more effective marketing and clout behind it. Technology abounds, variety abounds, and the connections with vendors all make the Interior Decorating franchise the power house it is. Discounts for supplies, latest and greatest technology that helps the client visualize what their new blinds, flooring, kitchen cabinets, storage unit will actually look like. No measuring mistakes or headaches, no 'product' clogging up  your garage. This is a fun business that utilizes  and depends on strong people and planning skills.  

As an owner of an interior decorating franchise you make connections,  network, advertise (which is created and ready for you to upload on to your local website) and work with your clients to plan their rooms, windows, garages, etc. You hire contractors to install. All training is provided by the franchisor (as is true for every franchise), as is the website, marketing materials, connections with vendors. This is a franchise where your strongest asset is not necessarily good taste, but great people skills.  Most Interior decorating business are home-based, so your time is flexible, your overhead is very low, your inventory is nil. You'll go to your client's homes or offices, work forma computer program and have some samples with you. Some very successful franchisees scale up to a small display-type office space, but most find it an unnecessary expense. Just hop in your car and start helping your clients improve their home or office environment.

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

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Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider Candy Spill # 16: Beauty

Franchise Insider: FranchiseInsider Candy Spill # 16: Beauty: CANDY SPILL   #16 ALL THINGS BEAUTY-RELATED Just One More Franchise Opportunity (that you probably didn't kn...

FranchiseInsider Candy Spill # 16: Beauty

CANDY SPILL   #16

ALL THINGS BEAUTY-RELATED

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Death and Taxes are not the only things that we all know we can count on. We also know that time creates all kinds of havoc with our appearance.  Hair and nails grow, skin sags and...well, I'm getting depressed just thinking about it all. 
But those who are in the industry of fixing up our body problems know that they will always have clients walking through their door, requesting that they perform miracles.  Cutting, dying and styling hair creates its own on-going market, as the beauty industry constantly demands we change and improve on what God has given us. Hair cuts, lash extensions, beard trims, nail embellishing, toes, massages, skin tightening, hair removal...it's all franchise-able, and profitable. So, snip, snip!!

As an owner of a salon your main job is to keep your stylists busy, busy, busy. So networking, advertising, marketing are all major parts of your roll. These are brick and mortar, high foot-traffic industries, so plan on build-outs in class A real estate, and to counter-balance, your prices need to cover your square footage  and overhead costs.  But since everyone eventually needs a haircut, you have a bit of a captive audience. Throwing events, sponsoring  sports teams, fashion shows, etc are all part of the fun of being an owner. This is a great industry to own multiple units and to run it as a semi-absentee owner.

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

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Franchise Insider: FrranchisInsider Candy Spill #15: Burgers!

Franchise Insider: FrranchisInsider Candy Spill #15: Burgers!: CANDY SPILL   #15 Yup. Burgers. Fast-Food and Otherwise. Just One More Franchise Opportunity (that you probably didn't...

FrranchisInsider Candy Spill #15: Burgers!

CANDY SPILL   #15

Yup. Burgers. Fast-Food and Otherwise.

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Burger places have been a fast food staple for decades (and no, McDonald's was NOT the first)  Why? Because everyone loves picking up a simple burger and not having to cook or clean up. And everyone loves the grease, the juice, the flames, the fries, the drive thru-.... it's just an inner need that Americans have to get a meal fast and easy from someone else! 
sarcasm... ya have to love it. 
But in all seriousness, burgers and fast food ARE a staple of American good eats. Sure, McDonald's and Wendy's are here to stay even if they are struggling to get their menu more healthy. But the fun news is that the new burger places are already healthy and many of them are build-a-burger-friendly, meaning you can get a variety of healthy meats, toppings and sides so the health-factor soars with these kinds of brands and draws a bigger crowd. so while McD is dealing with playground issues (ewww), your place is dealing out healthy, fresh burgers in a great atmosphere and modern amenities.

If you like the combination of burgers and fast food (or even semi-fast food) you'll like the profit margins of these kinds of models. Build out is high because of the need for a hood in the kitchen, but  the public is willing to pay high dollar for a healthy burger. Worried about the big-name competition? Don't be. Not only is there always room for one more, but much of the public actually prefers and looks for the up-and-coming burger place. Remember when 5-Guys was brand new? That's what you would be investing in - a new way to do fast food. There's tons of opportunity for creativity. And, there's plenty of room for YOU! Most of these models have a semi-absentee aspect to them once they are built out, up and running. Hire a great day-to-day manager and expand with your second in a few months. Why not?

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other Candy Spills on this blog.