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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6 Qualities to Look for When Staffing Your Franchise
Finding the kinds of employees who will work hard for your franchise and stick with you long-term can be a challenge, especially if you’re in a high-turnover industry like food and beverage. And while sometimes you…
What Franchise Trade Shows Are Worth Attending?
If you’re considering buying a franchise, attending trade shows in franchising is an excellent way to help you determine if franchising is right for you, as well as introduce you to several potential brands to…
Does Your Franchise Need a Press Release?
When it comes to helping your franchise succeed, you’ll do whatever it takes. Marketing? You’ve got that covered. But what else can you do to get the word out about your franchise when it first launches?…
3 Options Beyond the Standard Franchise
Did you realize that there are other options for you as a franchise owner beyond owning a single franchise? This post will explore area development, master franchises, and multi-unit ownership to present you with additional…
The Best Franchises to Launch for 2016
Can’t decide what franchise to launch, simply because there are so many options out there? Here’s a list of the best franchises right now. They’ve proven to franchisees to be valuable investments, easy to work…
SEO and SEM for Franchise Owners
While some of your franchise’s marketing will be dictated and provided by your franchisor, it’s a good idea to still educate yourself on aspects of digital marketing so that you can make sure that your…
How Much Marketing Do You Need to Do for Your Franchise?
Many franchisees falsely assume that their franchisors will handle all the marketing for them. While yes, franchisors do provide some elements of marketing—typically promotions and in-store collateral—much of your marketing as a franchisee falls on…
Tips for Writing Your Franchise Business Plan
While your franchisor will provide some guidance with regards to your new franchise, it’s up to you as the business owner to develop a comprehensive business plan. If you’ve never written one before, let this…
How to Find the Right Location for Your Franchise
It’s true what they say: location is everything when it comes to a brick-and-mortar store. In fact, not paying attention to location is one of the top reasons businesses—particularly restaurants—fail in their first year. Where Franchisees…
What Makes One Franchise Opportunity Better Than Another?
When you look at a franchise directory, it can be overwhelming. Even if you know the category of franchise you’d like to invest in, there can be dozens of options. What makes one franchise opportunity better…