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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Fitness Franchise: Initial Costs and Fees to Consider

Love working out? Love helping others achieve their fitness goals? A fitness franchise might be a good option for you. But before you head to the bank to get your small business loan or home…

How to Finance Your Franchise

Congratulations! You’ve given it tremendous thought and made the life-changing decision to buy a franchise. You’re excited, but now you need to figure out how you’re going to pay the franchise fees and initial start-up…

10 Questions to Ask the Franchisor Before Signing on the Dotted Line

Buying a franchise is a major investment financially, emotionally and physically. There is a lot that goes into making your new business a success. By defining expectations up front, you can ease the transition into…

5 Common Employee Concerns and How to Fix Them

When an employee isn’t happy at work, everyone is affected. Customers notice. Other team members pick up on the negativity. Ultimately, having an unhappy employee could lead to increased conflict and turnover—something every franchise owner…

How Much Does a Franchise Cost?

So you’re ready to start a franchise. Congratulations! Still, one thing might be holding you back – the franchise cost associated with starting the business of your dreams. There’s more than meets the eye when…

5 Franchising Myths (and the Real Truth of Franchising)

Make one mention that you’re interested in starting a franchise and chances are, you’ll be hit with a tsunami of advice. Many times, this advice is laced with myths about franchise ownership. Here are five…

The Importance of Company Culture in Your Franchise

What kind of business do you want to run? One where employees clock in and out and fill the hours in between with minimal effort? Or a space that your staff considers their second home, where…

5 Signs You’re Meant to Be a Franchise Owner

You’ve got the passion and drive it takes to run your own business, and you’re considering buying a franchise as a feasible option. It’s important to note that running a franchise is a bit different from running…

What to Pay Attention to in the Franchise Disclosure Document

When buying a franchise, the franchise disclosure document is one of the most important elements of the process, so it’s important to know what to expect and what to look for. What It Is The Federal Trade…

How to Know Which Local Events to Sponsor with a Franchise

When you open your franchise, and possibly even before your doors are open, you will undoubtedly be approached by organizations in your community about sponsorships. School clubs need someone to sponsor their programs. The local…