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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Finding the Right Location for Your Franchise
The real estate adage “Location. Location. Location.” is just as true for businesses as it is for homes. The location of your business affects everything from customer access to supplier relations to how much you…
6 Reasons Franchise Businesses Fail and How to Avoid Them
As an investment and a point of personal pride, you want your franchise business to succeed. So does your franchisor, your customers, and your employees. So, as you begin your franchise journey, let’s look at…
How to Market Your Franchised Business Locally
You did it! You’re a franchise business owner. And while one of the reasons you decided to franchise was to own a business with a proven system and brand recognition, including national advertising campaigns, you…
What You Need to Know About Buying an Existing Franchise
Purchasing an existing franchise is what’s known as a franchise resale. Many entrepreneurs are attracted to these types of sales because you can buy into the franchise for a lower price than if you were…
How to Choose a Franchise Consultant
There are thousands of franchise systems to choose from. It’s a big decision that can easily become overwhelming. That’s why many people turn to franchise consultants, also known as franchise brokers, who act as the…
Why You Should Hire a Franchise Attorney
You did it! You finally found the golden franchise opportunity perfect for you. But not so fast; before you make it official, there’s one crucial thing you have to do first. That’s protect yourself legally,…
2019 Franchising Trends: The State of Franchising
The franchise space is experiencing rapid expansion. Consumer trends are shifting while technological advances are pushing franchisor boundaries—so much so, your friendly experts at America’s Best Franchises say it’s safe to expect continued growth in…
Franchise Succession Planning: What’s Your Exit Strategy?
Planning to exit a franchise system is just as important as choosing to be part of one. While passing down your business to a loved one can strengthen your relationship, it can also be a…
Franchising Basics: Understanding Franchise Territories
While researching franchise opportunities, you’ll come across many using verbiage similar to “ask about exclusive territories” or “protected territories available.” It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that “territory” means no other franchisees in your…
How to Spot a Bad Franchise Opportunity
So, you’re going down the black hole of endless research for the perfect franchise opportunity. And for good reason: It would be naive to assume every franchise you come across is a good investment. How…