Bill Bradley

Bill Bradley is founding member and CEO of America’s Best Franchises, LLC.  Bill founded three financial services firms, Ocean Shores Ventures, Denali International and William Bradley Enterprises. In addition, to launching America’s Best Franchises in 2005, Bill orchestrated approximately 20 private equity transactions in excess of $31 million, and launched five specific purpose private equity partnerships.

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What to Expect Your First Few Months of Owning a Travel Franchise

Booking a trip has become both easier and vastly more complicated because of the internet. While most people have no problem navigating websites and flight schedules, they face literally millions of options when they run…

Finding Franchise Opportunities That Bring Out the Very Best in You

Jumping into finding franchise opportunities can be a daunting task. Take a step back, and ask yourself what you are trying to accomplish by buying a new business. If you don’t get real with yourself…

Sweat the Small Stuff When Owning a Franchise

If this is your first venture into owning a franchise or if you already own a franchise business it’s important to realize that even the smallest of choices, may end up having an enormous impact…

What Separates a Successful Franchise System from an Also-Ran?

Let’s face it, at some point in your life, change becomes necessary to keep your juices flowing. You’re proud of the fact that you’ve achieved some success in what turned out to be a long-term…

I Bought a New Franchise, Now How Do I Market It?

When it comes to marketing a new franchise, one thing you will have is an advantage over those that buy a new business. Why is this? The reason is you will have name recognition and…

How to Assess a Franchise Marketing Strategy

When it comes to owning a franchise, having a strong marketing message is crucial. It is important to find out how much your franchisor will be helping you both directly and indirectly in the sales…

Avoiding Joint Employer Issues When Owning a Franchise

What is a Joint Employer Issue? A joint employer issue can happen when one company may end up supervising what at first glance could appear to be another company’s employees. If a company has direct…

Startup Costs for Top Franchise Opportunities

If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, you probably have two questions that keep popping into your mind. How much can I make in a franchise and how much does it cost to start a…

5 Tips for Buying Equipment for Your Franchise Business

One of the biggest expenses when you first open your new franchise will be equipment. Depending on what kind of franchise you’re opening, these costs will vary. For example, if you plan to open a restaurant…

Buying a Franchise vs. Buying a Stock Portfolio: Why Not Choose You?

If your day is consumed with thoughts about wanting a better retirement but you don’t know where to turn, you’re not alone. Historically, Americans have opted to buy a stock portfolio and hoped for spot-on…