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Resources to Help You Franchise Your Business
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As a franchise grows, maintaining the culture, values, and leadership principles that made the original business successful becomes increasingly important. In this FranchiseWire article, Tom DuFore explains how the Virtuous Business Model can help franchise brands scale while preserving the foundation of the business. He explores how virtuous leadership, organizational values, purpose, and financial strength…
Franchise onboarding is the beginning of ownership, not the finish line. Training gives new owners a working knowledge of the brand, systems, and expectation…
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…
Franchise validation can make or break your growth plans. A candidate may seem excited, engaged, and ready to sign. Then they talk with your franchisees, go …
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…