Ever considered owning a franchise? This episode will help you understand the details.
We have Telanda Sidari, The Franchise Educator, is our guest. She is a senior franchise business consultant or coach.
She's been in this industry for a little over 10 years now, from owning two franchises to being on a development firm and representing a franchise, to now a business coach. Franchising and business coaching is definitely her passion.
Fun fact about Telanda - she was an intern on The Late Show with David Letterman!
In this episode we cover...
What is a franchise?
What business categories do franchises include?
What should a potential franchise owner consider before buying a franchise?
Why should someone consider buying a franchise before starting their own business?
What skills do you need to be a successful franchise owner?
Why is this a good option for an adult 50+?
How does this process start? At what point in the decision/consideration process should someone contact you?
How long can this take to purchase a franchise?
Semi-absentee vs owner operator?
Can or should owning a franchise be a long-term strategy investment?
What are some reasons you shouldn’t look at buying a franchise?
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