by PETE TUCKER | Jun 27, 2015 | blogs
Did you know that when you reply to internet business opportunities, all you’re seeing are opportunities from companies which have mastered great advertising? But there are “secret” franchise concepts that operate “below the radar.” You may not come across them or...
by PETE TUCKER | Jun 27, 2015 | blogs
Most people I work with tell me their first exposure to franchising started with an online search of franchises. They picked out a couple of interesting concepts (maybe ones that friends own or they’ve done business with). But then reality strikes: All those “free...
by PETE TUCKER | Jun 27, 2015 | blogs
You know the feeling you get when you realize you’re in an out-of-control situation? Quadruple that anxiety when it happens in a business venture. This is the story about how a super successful business mogul literally “blew it” on his first...
by PETE TUCKER | Jun 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
The franchise must have a proven, working model with the ability to support its franchisees appropriately. Must have a strong balance sheet. Senior Management that are experts in their industry. Excellent initial and ongoing training and marketing support for...
by PETE TUCKER | May 18, 2015 | blogs
This is such a great topic. It reminds me of the joke we used to tell as kids, “How can you immediately double your money? Fold it in half and put it back in your pocket!” So how can you make a lot of money as a franchisee? At the risk of sounding trite,...
by PETE TUCKER | May 12, 2015 | blogs
Many of you are probably familiar with Alex Sheen and his heart warming story of the pledge that he made to his father who was terminally ill. His promise cards became and internet sensation and challenged the social conscious of the nation....