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12/2/2024
Start Fresh in 2025: Your Path to Franchise Ownership Begins Now 🚀

Take Advantage of December to Build Your 2025 Success Story

December is more than just a season of celebration—it’s a time to plan for the year ahead. This month offers the perfect opportunity to set the stage for your franchise journey and start 2025 with purpose.

  • Plan Today, Launch in Spring or Summer: Franchising timelines often take a few months. Start now, and you’ll be on track to open your business during peak seasons in ...

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10/23/2024
From Layoffs to Business Ownership: Transform Your Future

After spending 25 years working in non-profit, I found myself laid off, facing an uncertain future. Rather than jumping into another job, I saw this as the perfect time to explore business ownership. I reached out to friends who were small business owners for their advice and soon found myself researching great business opportunities online. This led me to franchising and ultimately brought me to franchise consulting four years ago.

 

My background working with franchisors ...

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10/23/2024
The Summer Olympics: A Timeless Tradition of Excellence and Perseverance

Dear Admin,

 

The Summer Olympics have always been a family favorite to watch. The thrill of victory, the sheer dedication, and the extraordinary hard work that athletes put in to represent their countries and compete for gold is truly inspiring. Watching the Olympics brings families together, creating moments of excitement and awe as we witness athletes achieve greatness on the world stage.


From Ancient Greece to Modern Marvels

The origins of the ...

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10/23/2024
Ready to Rock Your Future? Build Your Legacy with Franchising! 🎸

Dear Admin,

 

What a night it was at the Steve Miller Band, Journey, and Def Leppard concert on Friday! The atmosphere was electric, and the nostalgia of the 80s was fantastic! As I sang along to every word of those timeless hits, I couldn't help but think of how music, much like franchising, connects us across generations. Just as these iconic bands have stood the test of time, so too can the right franchise opportunity.

 

Franchising offers the opportunity ...

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10/23/2024
Freedom and Flexibility: Reflections from My Alaskan Adventure 🐋🦅🦭🐻

Dear Admin,

 

I just returned from an incredible Alaskan cruise and land tour. The scenery and wildlife was breathtaking including glaciers, lakes and rivers, humpback whales, eagles, otters, harbor seals, bears, moose, puffins, and more. I also had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people along the way. The experience was a vivid reminder of why I’m so grateful for the flexibility and freedom I have as a small business owner. Being able to manage my time and work ...

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10/23/2024
The Benefits of Buying an Established Franchise Location

Dear Admin,

 

Investing in an established franchise location offers numerous advantages for aspiring business owners. During the most recent Powered by Franchising Podcast we look at the types of franchise resales and some of the key benefits of investing in an existing business. Here are some of the key benefits:


  1. Proven Business Model: An established franchise location has a proven track record of success. The business model has ...

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10/23/2024
Summer Record-Breaking Opportunities

Dear Admin,

 

I hope you enjoyed the Fourth of July holiday weekend! Being from Phoenix, I was grateful to escape the record heat and spend the long weekend in San Diego. It was a perfect break filled with beach chilling, boating in the San Diego Bay, hiking, indulging in ice cream, and, of course, spectacular fireworks. I also discovered that the Caesar Salad was invented 100 years ago on July 4, 1924, in Tijuana, Mexico.

 

Some records are worth ...

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10/22/2024
Labor Day Reflections: Honoring Trades, Franchising, and the Jerry Lewis Telethon - has picture on Keap email

Dear Admin,


For me, Labor Day has always been synonymous with the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. Having worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for 12 years, I had the privilege of meeting some truly incredible people and partners. From the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to Harley Davidson, 7-Eleven, Lowe's, and Burger King, I witnessed the remarkable support these organizations brought to the fight against muscular dystrophy. The camaraderie of ...

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10/22/2024
Labor Day Reflections: Honoring Trades, Franchising, and the Jerry Lewis Telethon - has picture on Keap email

Dear Admin,


For me, Labor Day has always been synonymous with the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. Having worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for 12 years, I had the privilege of meeting some truly incredible people and partners. From the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to Harley Davidson, 7-Eleven, Lowe's, and Burger King, I witnessed the remarkable support these organizations brought to the fight against muscular dystrophy. The camaraderie of ...

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10/22/2024
Labor Day Reflections: Honoring Trades, Franchising, and the Jerry Lewis Telethon - has picture on Keap email

Dear Admin,


For me, Labor Day has always been synonymous with the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. Having worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for 12 years, I had the privilege of meeting some truly incredible people and partners. From the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to Harley Davidson, 7-Eleven, Lowe's, and Burger King, I witnessed the remarkable support these organizations brought to the fight against muscular dystrophy. The camaraderie of ...

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10/22/2024
You Should Not Franchise If...

Dear Admin,


Franchising can be a powerful way to achieve business ownership, but it’s not for everyone. Before diving into franchise ownership, it’s essential to recognize if franchising aligns with your personal and professional goals. Here are some signs that franchising might not be the best fit for you:

 

1. You Want Total Creative Control

Franchises come with proven systems and guidelines to follow. If you're ...

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10/21/2024
Celebrating 4 Years of Mint Franchise Consultants & The Power of Small Business Ownership 🎉

This month marks an exciting milestone—four years since I launched Mint Franchise Consultants! In that time, I’ve been fortunate enough to help countless aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of business ownership, build generational wealth, and take control of their futures. I've been involved in franchising in a variety of ways over my life and changing lives has been a cornerstone. I can’t wait to continue this journey of empowerment ...

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