Make 2026 the Year You Leave the 9-5 and Start Your Own Franchise Business
Thinking of leaving your job in 2026? Discover why this is the perfect year to buy a franchise, become your own boss, and start fresh with proven opportunities.
Franchise Insights and Tips
Paul Schlanger, Franchise Consultant
Discover the true costs of buying a franchise and learn how to evaluate ROI.
Discover the true costs of buying a franchise and learn how to evaluate ROI. Get expert tips on fees, profits, and maximizing your investment before you take the leap into franchise ownership.
How to Evaluate a Franchise’s Support System & Brand Strength for Long-Term Viability
Learn how to assess a franchise’s support system, training, reputation, and business sustainability to avoid investing in risky or fad-based opportunities.
How Much Does Buying a Franchise Really Cost
Break down the real cost of buying a franchise. Review franchise fees, build-out expenses, royalties, and often-overlooked costs like working capital, marketing, and slow ramp-up for new owners.
Franchise Due Diligence: Critical Questions Every Buyer Must Ask First
Discover the must-ask questions for any franchisor before you invest. Learn how to protect your money, evaluate support, and spot potential red flags. Get expert franchise due diligence tips for safer buying decisions.
Avoid These Costly Franchise Buying Mistakes: A Guide for First-Time Buyers
Discover the most common mistakes first-time franchise buyers make—underestimating costs, ignoring franchisee feedback, choosing by brand name, poor territory selection, and skipping due diligence—and learn how to avoid them.