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The Top 10 Franchise Blogs

Here's a list of some terrific franchise blogs that I read regularly. (I'm subscribed to a few of them, too) Some of these top franchise blogs are run by folks that I know fairly well, while some of them are run by folks that I've never interacted with.

The important thing is this;

If you happen to be interested in the world of franchising, you should consider subscribing to these fine blogs. You'll get a well-rounded view of this segment of small business. 

The Top 10 Franchise Blogs are ranked in order, with #1 being the best, are...

Case-Study; How A Local Franchise Business Embarrassed Me. (Royally)

I got off the phone with the assistant "director," of this local tutoring franchise business, and felt really embarrassed. I couldn't believe that we were both in the same industry. The franchise industry. Here's how one five minute phone conversation not only managed to embarrass me, but forced me to become a shopper. (Instead of a buyer)

Should Someone Like You Really Be Looking At Owning A Franchise?

Yes, you!

Seriously. Do you really have what it takes to own and run your own business? A franchise business?

• Can you deal with a 200-page operations manual?
• Will you be able to wait awhile before you start to make a profit?
• Are you ok with your creativity being stifled a little?
• Will you get resentful about paying a % of your sales to the franchisor?

I'm not saying that any of the things I laid out above are negative things. They are just some things that you should think about before you immerse yourself into the sometimes frustrating franchise exploration process. If you select the right franchise to own, and research it correctly, owning a franchise can be a great thing.

I was recently interviewed on the AllBusiness.com Radio Show by Rieva Lesonsky....If her name is familiar, it's because she was the senior editor for Entrepreneur Magazine. For a long time. She's an entrepreneur herself, these days, and can be found not only on the Allbusiness.com site, but over at her own website/blog, SmallBizDaily.

In this short interview, we discussed which types of people typically make great franchise owners. Rieva was also gracious enough to let me discuss something really special that I've created for prospective franchise owners. Enjoy the radio interview by clicking the little box below!

Curious about my newest offering? Prospective franchise owners can use it right now!

My Franchise Business Advice For The Week Of March 7th, 2010

This week's advice is for franchise owners that want to expand...

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How do you know when it's time to become a multi-unit franchisee? Well, if you've done a good job networking with other franchisees, you'll know who to call for an unbiased view of your current business situation. Ask other franchisees when, and how, they've done it themselves.

Did you also know that there's a great publication that's focused on multi-unit franchise growth? It's called Multi-Unit Franchisee, and it's available online, and in print. The folks at Franchise Update do a fine job with it. 

(Disclosure; Franchise Update Media did not compensate me for recommending their publication!) So there.

Will Burger King's Franchisees EVER Be Able To Have It Their Way?

As you've probably heard, Burger King is experimenting with "Burger King Beer," in Miami, Florida...

Maybe it's time for Burger King executives to invite their franchisees over for one. (A Beer!)

Carrolls Restaurant Group is a tiny Burger King franchisee, which only owns 312 Burger King restaurants. So, what their executives have to say, probably doesn't wield much power in the Burger King ranks.