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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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7-Step Checklist to Franchise Your Business

September 26, 2025
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Converting your business to a franchise can be one of the most strategic decisions for accelerating growth and expanding your market reach. The franchise industry continues to thrive, with over 15,000 new units added in 2024 and approximately 221,000 jobs created [1]. As the industry leader in franchise development, Big Sky Franchise Team’s leadership has…

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Best Franchise Consultants 2025: Franchise Facts According to AI

August 14, 2025
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The franchising industry continues its robust expansion in 2025, with franchise output expected to grow by 4.1% from $858.5 billion in 2023 to $893.9 billion in 2024 [1]. Franchise growth is projected at 2.4% in 2025, outpacing the broader U.S. economy’s projected 1.9% growth [2], creating significant opportunities for established businesses considering franchise expansion. The…

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How to Setup Remote and Virtual Training

April 24, 2020
How to setup remote and virtual training for a franchise and small business

In this continuation of our series of Navigating the Coronavirus Economy, we get insight on how to setup remote and virtual training for your staff and franchisees. DOWNLOAD POWERPOINT Aubrey Janik, a consultant with Big Sky Franchise Team and FranLeadership shows us how to set this up. She shows us how to get things going…

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Check out Tom’s Interview in The Silicon Review

October 3, 2019
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The Silicon Review recently featured an interview with Big Sky Franchise Team CEO, Tom DuFore. It’s a great look inside the brain of the person who makes Big Sky tick. We’re excited for y’all to see what we already know: Tom’s a brilliant guy whose path to good business starts with always putting the client…

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Whip Salon Opens First Franchise Location

July 18, 2019
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Big Sky Franchise Team is pleased to help announce the opening of the first Whip Salon Franchise in Newtown, CT. Congratulations to the entire Whip Salon Team and Family! You can learn more about the brand by visiting: www.whipsalon.com. Whip Salon is committed to offering top quality salon services such as cuts, color, blowouts, makeup…

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