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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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…

Food Franchises Trending in 2017

Food Franchises and Restaurant Franchises are designated as either Quick Service, Casual Dining, Upscale Casual, Fine Dining or Fast Casual formats. Which restaurant format is trending in 2017? If you’ve been researching food franchises, you…

Top 10 Regrets Franchisees Have After Starting a Franchise

If there’s one thing we hear a lot at America’s Best Franchises, it’s “I wish I’d known THAT before I bought my franchise.” “THAT” can be critical to success in franchising. There are so many…

Should Groupon Be Part of Your Franchise Marketing Strategy?

Understandably, increasing your sales and number of customers is a top priority when marketing your franchise. And while there are many strategies to do that, daily deal sites like Groupon might be one worth considering. How They…

4 Things Franchises Can Teach Independent Business Owners

While running a franchise and running an independent business are two sides of the same coin, there are many differences between the approaches that each take, and each can learn from the other. Here’s what…