Franchise Trends

Working After Retirement: Should Grandpa Buy A Franchise?

By Joel Libava - May 23, 2013 - 6 Comments

It’s a fair question. It’s one that he’s asking himself. So let’s find out why. It’s a Different World Grandpa (and/or grandma) may not be having the retirement experience that they thought they’d be having, especially if grandpa was the victim of a corporate downsizing a couple … Read More

Your Franchise Location Needs This

By Joel Libava - Apr 24, 2013 - 1 Comment

Traffic. You’re going to need a lot of traffic. If you’re thinking about buying a franchise and the one that you end up choosing is going to require a commercial location, read on. What Your Franchise Location Needs You Need Traffic If your franchise location is going to achieve the kind … Read More

6 Dirty Franchise Opportunities for You

By Joel Libava - Mar 18, 2013 - 11 Comments

I'm going to share information on the dirtiest, slimiest, and most disgusting types of franchise opportunities around. Ready? When I first starting in the segment of franchising that I’m currently in, I thought that the type of franchise always determined the actual role of the franchise … Read More

Franchise Ownership: When Can You Expect The Payoff?

By Joel Libava - Feb 18, 2013 - Leave a Comment

In most cases, the payoff is not instant. Once in a while, it comes faster than expected but, on average, not fast enough. And, in a few rare occasions, it never happens. I’d like for you to avoid that. Expectations The professors at Stanford University are at fault. They’ve taught some … Read More

5 Tips for Buying a Franchise

By Nellie Akalp - Jan 29, 2013 - 9 Comments

For those entrepreneurs itching to start their own business, purchasing a franchise can be a good alternative. Franchising can be less risky than starting a business from scratch. The franchisor has done a lot of the work for you. The business plan is ready made; there’s already strong brand … Read More

The Franchise Way To Lose Weight

By Joel Libava - Jan 21, 2013 - 12 Comments

If you watch any amount of television in January, it’s impossible to escape commercials from companies offering to help you lose weight - and change your life. (Or, change your life by losing weight?) What is it with those poorly Photoshopped “before and after” pictures that are always … Read More

Top Franchise Trends for 2013

By Joel Libava - Dec 13, 2012 - 18 Comments

2013 could turn out to be a terrific year to enter the world of franchise business ownership. If you’re thinking about exploring the idea of being your own boss, three things are in your favor if you decide to move forward. 1: Commercial Space Availability A lot of businesses have had to … Read More

Obamacare, Franchise Owners And Choices

By Joel Libava - Nov 27, 2012 - 7 Comments

It’s over. The votes (for the most part) have been counted; a few virtual handshakes have taken place between former rivals. TV ads and lawn signs are gone. It’s time to get back to business. Franchise owners who’ve been, “waiting to see what happens with the election” have some … Read More

Franchising And Politics

By Joel Libava - Oct 18, 2012 - 5 Comments

Never in its history, has the franchise industry been more engaged and more vocal about the issues facing our nation. It’s a trend that I’ve been watching closely—and it’s also one that I’ve frequently been able to participate in myself, especially as the Presidential election gets … Read More

Where Do Franchisors Make Their Money?

By Joel Libava - Sep 20, 2012 - 5 Comments

I have a challenge for you, if you’re up to it. Are you ready? I want you to ignore every pre-conceived notion you have about franchising for a few minutes. Pretend that it’s your first time learning about the franchise model. Be at one with the newness of it. Deal? Let’s say that … Read More

The Hottest Franchises

By Joel Libava - Aug 21, 2012 - 6 Comments

The other day, a reporter for a Hispanic business magazine asked me what I thought the hottest franchises were this year. I hesitated, like I always do when I get asked that question, and shared a couple of “categories” that are currently popular. When he pressed me for the names of specific … Read More

The Push To Get Military Veterans Into Franchising

By Joel Libava - Jul 19, 2012 - 7 Comments

Franchise industry advocates, franchise company executives, and business publications, both online and offline, have been engaged in some serious target marketing as of late. The focus of this seemingly industry-wide lead-generation effort is on the thousands upon thousands of our military men and … Read More