In today's volatile and ever-changing business landscape, resilience is essential to the success of any organization. Jeff Bannon, Succession Planner at The Rawls Group, and Aicha Bascaro, President of the American Franchise Association, recently had a video conversation that emphasized the importance of building resilience in your business through key [...]
In today's competitive business world, attracting and retaining top talent is essential for companies to stay ahead of the curve. While competitive salaries and benefits are important, they are not the only factors that contribute to employee satisfaction and loyalty. In this article, we'll explore some key strategies that companies [...]
Franchising can be an excellent way for entrepreneurs to start their own business while enjoying the benefits of an established brand. However, as with any business venture, there are pros and cons to consider before making a decision. In a recent video conversation with Jeff Bannon, Succession Planner with The [...]
Multi-unit franchisees face an uncertain landscape with the effects of Covid-19 on the economy. As succession planners, we are often asked how to create strategies to grow and protect our business in such a changing environment. Whether it be investing more and risking more, or pausing and reflecting on current processes, it is important [...]
As a multi-unit franchisee, you've invested a significant amount of time and money into your business, and naturally, you want to maintain control over it. However, as an entrepreneur or business owner, you must consider the future of your company and determine if you want to sell it, keep it, [...]
Inflation is a reality that businesses must deal with, and franchise businesses are no exception. The impact of inflation on franchise businesses can be significant, affecting the profitability and sustainability of franchise units. This article will explore the rising costs of goods, equipment, and services, and the recommendations for franchise [...]
The pandemic impacted us all, causing some to reap the benefits and others to be shut down. And our fickle economy is causing many multi-unit franchisees to wonder what the best strategy is to thrive through next year. As the world evolves and changes, basic principles, such as processes, procedures, marketing, talent, attractive culture, [...]
Successful family businesses have the power to provide for many lifestyles. Owner(s) and their families, key leaders and their families, employees, and the community it serves. Many owners have the vision to transfer out of daily operations and want the business to remain under family ownership. There are many strategies [...]
As succession planners, we are frequently asked by multi-unit franchisees how to prepare for change and transition. On top of the mind of many multi-unit franchisees is an impending recession and talent shortages which requires adjustments to their growth strategies. Preparing your business for future change depends on whether you are in a mental, [...]
Even though Wall Street predicts 2022 and 2023 will have 10% growth in earnings and isn't currently anticipating any slowdown, many multi-unit franchisees have expressed concern over economic uncertainties. Talks of inflation, change in tax law, ongoing supply chain issues, and labor shortages have multi-unit franchisees wondering how or if [...]
