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Dominos vs Pizza Hut: Which is Better?

Who doesn’t love pizza?! For many people, pizza is a comfort food that is perfect for every occasion; from a fast weeknight meal to an all-out party with friends & family. And when it comes to big-name pizza chains, Domino’s and Pizza Hut have been battling it out head-to-head for decades. Like most large-scale pizza …


4 Franchise Owner Responsibilities to Know

When looking back on starting my first franchise business, I often thought to myself, “Am I doing what is best for me?” My early days were somewhat similar to traveling down an unsmoothed highway. Starting as a new business owner presented many risks due to no prior knowledge or experience in operating a business. What …


Are Franchises a Good Investment?

For a long time, franchises have been growing faster than other types of businesses. Investors like the franchise option because they are able to put their money into a business with an established brand name with established customers who trust the brand to offer them a certain level of quality. With the training and guidance, …


Why is Chick-fil-A So Successful?

Chick-fil-A is one of America’s largest fast-food chains, and likely the most profitable business in the United States. Why is Chick-fil-A so successful? It isn’t just luck, it’s a masterclass in customer loyalty and smart operational strategy. Truett Cathy founded Chick-fil-A in 1946 by opening The Dwarf Grill (which would later be called The Dwarf …


How Lucrative Can Owning a Franchise Be? How Expensive are Franchises?

I’ve been investigating a number of franchises and they don’t seem to be very consistent in terms of rate of return on investment. In fact, it sometimes appears that there is very little correlation between the total investment and the amount of money I can make in the business. Question: Is there a rule of …


How Do I Know if Franchising is a Good Fit for Me?

You are now ready to change your lifestyle. From the stressful work in corporate America, you think of switching to something new – owning a franchise business. But out of the blue, you realized one thing: How do I know if franchising is a good fit for me? Can I make it successful or will …