The Franchise King Blog

Thank You, Anita Campbell!

Thank you for making me think. Thank you for helping me express my real feelings as they relate to Cleveland!

Anita Campbell's blog, Small Business Trends, is a widely read small business blog, with an average Alexa rank in the 38,000-45,000 range.It is also a local blog. Anita asks, in her latest post,
"What keeps you awake at night, Entrepreneurs?"
Well, being a Cleveland entrepreneur, this was an easy question for me to answer........

Don't Buy Hot Franchises

One of the most popular questions that I am asked when I give seminars or workshops on investing in a franchise is:
"What is the hottest franchise right now?"

When I give the answer, the audience is usually surprised....

Crain's Cleveland Business Franchise Section

In Crain's Cleveland Business this month, there was a feature on franchising, in which I was called on for my local expertise. I was asked about trends in franchising today, and my view on franchising as a business model.

It gets even better....                                                                     

Does Franchise Ownership Guarantee Success?

The business model of franchising certainly sounds like it should be a low risk proposition for those interested in pursuing business ownership.In a lot of cases it is.

Lawsuits like the ones against Quizno's do happen, and should cause one to step back and think through what they may be getting into when entering a franchise relationship.

A Cleveland Mitsubishi/Suzuki franchise that cares

This weekend, Medina Mitsubishi will be giving away free car seats for children.

The event, Kids Safety First, will have local police officers on "duty" to help show folks the proper way to place the child safety seats into automobiles.
Children attending will get coloring books, balloons and stickers. For more information call them at 888-782-1131. They are located on Rt. 18 right off the freeway in Medina. {I-71}