FBR ViewPoints: Jim Vaughn, Franchisee of National Property Inspections
Jim Vaughn, a franchise owner with National Property Inspections, spent a few minutes chatting with FBR about the NPI brand, his future goals, and how he turned a layoff during the recession into an...
View ArticleDon’t Buy a Franchise Unless It Has These Five Traits
The franchise brands named in our 2015 Top Franchises report scored about 12% higher than average in innovation and creativity. Perhaps more telling is that there were over 36% more occurrences of an...
View ArticleOut-Of-Work Veterans Turn To Franchising
After retiring as a Master Sergeant from the army in 2008 and returning to Iraq and Afghanistan to serve the troops as a contractor for six years until March of 2014, Eric Stewart returned home for...
View ArticleLeading Travel Franchise Sets Sights on California for West Coast Development
As the cruising industry continues to thrive, Expedia CruiseShipCenters is rapidly expanding and has experienced record growth in the past year. The company is on track to open 30 new stores in 2015...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Food Franchise For You
The food services industry is franchising’s most visible segment and nearly 90% of food franchisees enjoy what they do. If you have a passion for food and want to be your own boss, there are hundreds...
View ArticleList of 2016’s Top Franchises According to the Franchisees Who Own Them
To identify the franchises that made it’s list as well as the latest trends and information concerning franchisee satisfaction in general, Franchise Business Review surveyed 28,000 franchisees...
View ArticleFASTSIGNS® Named to Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises List
In 2015, FASTSIGNS was inducted in the FBR Hall of Fame for demonstrating reliable performance through 10 consistent years of annual placement in its Top Franchises list. FBR also recognized FASTSIGNS...
View ArticlePJ’s Coffee Franchisees Give High Marks to Its Products and Services
Franchise Business Review, a national franchisee satisfaction market research firm, found that 64% of PJ’s Coffee franchisees rated the “Quality of Products and Services” as “excellent,” compared to...
View ArticleAn Improved Work/Life Balance Attracts Successful Businesspeople to Franchising
Why are executives leaving high paying jobs with excellent benefits to open a franchise? The dream of achieving an improved work/life balance is a primary factor according to Lee Willwerth, who left a...
View ArticlePinch A Penny Offers Franchisees Superior Training, Support, and...
A recent survey by Franchise Business Review found that Pinch A Penny’s franchisees are exceptionally satisfied with its ongoing training and support systems, which is unusual in the franchising...
View ArticleKona Ice’s Franchisees Believe in Its Financial Opportunity
Overall Kona Ice, a tropical shaved ice franchise, has outperformed the food franchise sector by 26 percent according to Franchise Business Review’s most recent survey of franchise owners in the food...
View ArticleFranchising Brings Mosquito Joe Franchisee’s Family Together
FBR’s Franchisee Insight Q&A interview column provides a peek into what owning a franchise is like as well as some great advice. Scott Franasiak and his wife, Kathy, purchased their greater...
View ArticleFBR ViewPoints: Jim Vaughn, Franchisee of National Property Inspections
Jim Vaughn, a franchise owner with National Property Inspections, spent a few minutes chatting with FBR about the NPI brand, his future goals, and how he turned a layoff during the recession into an...
View ArticleImage One’s Franchisees Have Great Respect For The Brand
Image One Facility Solutions’ franchisees greatly respect their brand according to a recent survey conducted by Franchise Business Review. The commercial cleaning brand’s franchisees gave it a 4.7 out...
View Article11 Financial Questions to Answer Before Buying a Franchise
Ask yourself these key questions to determine what your financial picture would be as a franchise owner.
View ArticleHow to Gauge Franchisee Satisfaction Before Investing in a Brand?
Franchisee satisfaction is a key indicator regarding the health of a franchise brand as well as whether or not it delivers on its franchisees' expectations. Learn how you can get honest input from...
View ArticleFranchise Disclosure Documents Protect Those Who Take The Time To Read Them
Before you invest in a franchise, it's essential to obtain and carefully review its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to ensure the system you are considering investing in is strong as well as...
View Article3 Trade Show Maximizing Tips for Prospective Franchisees
Franchise trade shows are the best way to see what franchises are available and to learn how to go about selecting, acquiring and financing a franchise. Ensure your time spent at one is a worthwhile...
View ArticleFBR ViewPoints: Leeward Bean, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts
In this interview, Leeward Bean discusses why he "unretired" to become the leader of Big Frog T-Shirts, how their technology makes them a cost-effective solution for their customers, and what it takes...
View ArticleAfter Selling His Company for $50 Million, Leeward Bean Entered Franchising
After selling his scientific instrument company, Ocean Optics, for $50 million in 2004, Leeward Bean was enjoying his well earned retirement when two of his former employees lured him out of it....
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