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Resources to Help You Franchise Your Business

Franchising is a big endeavor that no one should take on alone. We are here to help you make this powerful transition from start to finish. The blog is a great place to start the journey.

 

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323. The Wealth Elevator—Lane Kawaoka, Founder, The Wealth Elevator

August 17, 2026

Is Your Business Ready to Franchise? Dr. Tom DuFore on The Profit Minds Podcast

August 13, 2026

Dr. Tom DuFore recently joined Dr. Steven Kirch for the milestone 150th episode of The Profit Minds Podcast to discuss how business owners can determine whether their company is ready to franchise. During the conversation, Tom breaks down his three-checkbox test for franchise readiness: having a profitable prototype, being able and willing to train someone…

322. A CEO Only Does 3 Things—Trey Taylor, CEO, Trinity Blue

August 12, 2026

What Real Estate Investors Can Learn From Franchising with Dr. Tom DuFore

August 11, 2026

Dr. Tom DuFore recently joined Cody Crabb on the Real Estate Pros Podcast by Investor Fuel to discuss what real estate investors and business owners can learn from successful franchise organizations. During the conversation, Tom shares how proven systems, consistency, and repeatable processes help businesses scale beyond the owner. He also breaks down the three…

321. How Personal Branding Fuels Local Business Growth—Adam McChesney, CEO, Builders of Authority

August 5, 2026

Dr. Tom DuFore Featured on Coffee with Jon

July 30, 2026

Dr. Tom DuFore recently joined Jon on Coffee with Jon for a conversation about The Franchise Timeline and what business owners should understand when considering franchising as their next stage of growth. Drawing from his experience as founder and CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, Tom shares insights into the franchising process and the steps…

Dr. Tom DuFore Featured on the Know Your Why Podcast

July 29, 2026

Dr. Tom DuFore recently joined the Know Your Why Podcast with Dr. Jason Balara to discuss what it really takes to build a successful franchise system. During the conversation, Tom shares insights from more than two decades of franchise consulting experience, explaining how business owners can determine whether their company is truly franchise-ready and what…

Dr. Tom DuFore Shares How to Scale a Business Through Franchising

July 29, 2026

Dr. Tom DuFore recently joined a podcast conversation to discuss what it takes to grow a business without losing the values and systems that made it successful in the first place. Drawing on more than two decades of franchise consulting experience, Tom shared why franchising is often misunderstood, how business owners can determine if their…

320. B2B Leverage for Franchise Growth—Jermane Cheathem, Founder, Creators Learn

July 28, 2026

How to Franchise Your Business in 3 Practical Stages

July 22, 2026

Why Franchising May Be Your Next Smart Move Franchising is a simple idea at its core. You take a proven business model, then allow other people to open and run locations using your brand, systems, and support. They invest their own capital and bring their own talent, while you focus on leading and growing the…

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