by lwelko | Dec 2, 2019 | Franchise business, Franchises, Franchising
With Thanksgiving last week, I have pumpkin pie on the brain. One slice is never enough! Likewise, in franchising sometimes owning only one franchise just doesn’t cut it. While franchises provide sales and support services to individual franchisees, there is another...
by lwelko | Dec 1, 2019 | Franchise business, Franchisee, Franchisor
My daughter Katie and I love to shop and are especially drawn to small boutiques offering unique, upscale items that can’t be found at local big-box stores. Boutiques are more limited in size, scope and inventory, and often evolve out of an owner’s desire to pursue...
by lwelko | Nov 25, 2019 | Franchise business, Franchises, Franchising
Opening and operating a business takes hard work, owning a franchise is no exception. But the benefits of having your own business and possibility that your income will continue to grow while the amount you work remains the same or is actually reduced, is hard to...
by lwelko | Nov 18, 2019 | Franchise business, Franchises
Now that football season is underway, I find myself using more and more football metaphors when discussing how potential franchisees need to keep their eye on the ball when reviewing franchises. See, there I go again! In my years of being a franchise consultant, I’ve...
by lwelko | Jul 16, 2019 | Franchise business, Franchises, Franchising
Who would have thought 10 years ago that you’d be able to control your home’s thermostat, lights and security system using your smartphone? Today, everything is connected to the internet. It’s a key component of home automation and smart homes, which feature...
by lwelko | Jul 4, 2019 | Business Tips, Franchise business, Franchisee, Franchises, Franchisor
Simply, the best If you’re like me, you’re always looking for the best deal for your money – whether at the grocery store, the mall or an elegant restaurant. Why settle for anything less than what you pay for, right? So, if you had the choice of building a home...
