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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Hottest Trends in Franchising
What are the hottest trends in franchising? Think of franchising as a funnel, and let’s look at the trends with the broadest application first and move down toward the narrowest trends.
Choosing a Franchise: Home Based or Not?
The scene is a corporate office, and the character says, “The guy works from home.” The scene quickly shifts—you know you’re about to see the man working from home, but what exactly are you expecting to see?
KPIs for Franchises
Before you invest in a franchise, you do plenty of research, looking at the financial health and performance of the corporation and of individual franchises. How will you measure the health and performance of your own franchise business?
Researching Franchise Opportunities
A recent survey of franchisees found that many of them were surprised by their experiences. On reflection, they said, they realized that they should have asked more questions.
Fast Food Franchises Under Fire
Quick service restaurants make up one of the largest pieces of the franchise business opportunity pie. Or cupcake, cookie pizza, burger, or dish of your choice.
Considering a Franchise? Consider Sales Tax!
One of the advantages some franchise business opportunities tout is “No sales tax!” This typically shows up right along with home-based, no or few employees, no inventory, and low overhead as an advantage for service-oriented businesses like gyms, salons, and business-to-business professional services.
Starting a Franchise Business: Is It Time to Quit Your Day Job?
Surveys routinely find that more than half of Americans want to own their own businesses — and we see even higher percentages among specific groups. For example, 64% of young Latinos see entrepreneurship as their goal.
Succeeding as a Franchise Owner
Succeeding is what it is all about. Suddenly, you will realize that you have been making all the right choices. That single unit franchise you bought is producing cash flow.
Franchisee Troubles
No one goes into a business deal expecting troubles, but troubles can come up. Make sure you fully understand the situation before you sign the contract.
How Does That Franchise Handle Upgrades?
Some franchisees find themselves in this happy position—and then the franchise “upgrades.” In other words, they make changes across the brand, and franchisees have to go along with those changes.