Smart Franchise Insights — No Fluff.

This blog is for serious franchise buyers — especially veterans and operators who want to go deep before they make a decision.

You won’t find listicles or recycled sales pitches here.


Just sharp, useful, and direct content to help you research better, think clearer, and buy smarter.

This One Step Ensures You Pick The Right Franchise

This One Step Ensures You Pick The Right Franchise

Learn how to validate a franchise opportunity beyond marketing buzzwords. This guide shows serious franchise buyers how to verify claims, talk to owners, and uncover what truly drives success. ...more

Franchise Research Tips

July 28, 20253 min read

Expert Franchise Insights: 5 Key Lessons from Andy Erskine

Expert Franchise Insights: 5 Key Lessons from Andy Erskine

Gain essential franchise knowledge from industry veteran Andy Erskine. Discover how to choose winning franchises, avoid common mistakes, and scale your business successfully. ...more

Franchisee Interview Summaries

July 28, 20253 min read

From DoD Employee to $14M Franchisee

From DoD Employee to $14M Franchisee

Learn how military veteran Scott Romero went from DoD employee to building a $14M CityWide franchise—and the five lessons every serious franchise buyer should learn before investing. ...more

Franchisee Interview Summaries

July 23, 20254 min read

5 Legal Traps Franchise Buyers Fall In (and How to Avoid Them)

5 Legal Traps Franchise Buyers Fall In (and How to Avoid Them)

Avoid costly mistakes when buying a franchise. Learn 5 legal traps hidden in the FDD—and how smart buyers protect themselves before signing. ...more

Franchise Research Tips

July 23, 20254 min read

Top Franchise Lessons from Jack Child, Veteran CEO

Top Franchise Lessons from Jack Child, Veteran CEO

Lessons from Jack Child, CEO of Veteran Service Brands, on how to choose the right franchise, avoid rookie mistakes, and why veterans often outperform. ...more

Franchisee Interview Summaries

July 13, 20255 min read

Why Speed to Revenue Is  An Important Indicator of a Great Franchise

Why Speed to Revenue Is An Important Indicator of a Great Franchise

Looking at franchises? Speed to revenue shows whether a brand has real systems. Learn how to spot the best opportunities before you sign. ...more

Franchise Research Tips

July 13, 20254 min read

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