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How to Choose the Right Franchise for Your Goals

The Franchise Consulting Company

Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Entrepreneurial Aspirations Choosing the right franchise is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your journey to becoming a successful business owner. With thousands of franchise opportunities available across diverse industries, the process can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, The Franchise Consulting Company (FCC) is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you find the perfect match for your goals, skills, and lifestyle.

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Startup Sentiment Data Shows Aspiring Business Owners Enthusiastic About Launches in 2025

Franchise Insights

By: Michael Alston for Franchise Insights January 7, 2025 – The rising trend in near-term intentions to start businesses bodes well for franchise development in 2025. In late December surveys, 64% of aspiring business owners either agreed or strongly agreed that “now is a good time to start a business,” showing optimism about conditions now and ahead.

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2025 Trends in Retail, Franchising, and the Gig Economy

AllBusiness.com

The holiday shopping season was successful for U.S. retailers. A preliminary report from Mastercard SpendingPulse shows that 2024 holiday sales increased 3.8% over 2023’s holiday season. There’s every reason to believe American consumers will continue spending this year while still searching for value. And more shoppers are opting to shop online: online retail sales rose 6.7%, while in-store sales were up 2.9%.

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Amplify National Offers Locally with Hyperlocology

Hyperlocology

National campaigns drive broad visibility and brand consistency, forming the foundation of franchise marketing. But to achieve maximum impact, those efforts need a local complement. That’s where Hyperlocology steps in—enhancing national strategy with localized execution to drive results where they matter most.

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New Year, Same Groundhog Day?

What The Franchise

When the calendar flips to a new year, everyone takes time to reflect on what they could have, would have, and should have done last year. If you’re like me, it feels like everything was on hold until after the national election. When that dust cleared, both individuals and companies realized they’d been putting off important decisions for months. Cue the regret.

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How Hourly Workers Differ From Salaried Workers

Scott Greenberg

When it comes to managing employees, one size does not fit all. Just as businesses tailor their product lines and marketing strategies to meet the needs of specific consumer segments, managers must adapt their leadership approaches to effectively engage the segment of the labor market they employ. Nowhere is this more critical than in understanding the distinct differences between hourly and salaried workers.