Tom DuFore joined Influencing Entrepreneurs to talk about what franchising looks like right now, plus the “why” behind how Big Sky operates. He shared how his doctorate work focused on virtue in business, and how that thinking shows up in real life through values-driven leadership, culture, and long-term relationships (not just transactions). Tom also broke…

Tom recently joined the Enterprise Podcast Network’s Enterprise Radio to discuss Why Franchising Your Business Is More Relevant in 2026. In the episode, Tom shared actionable insights for growth-minded entrepreneurs. During the episode, he discussed the strategic value of franchising, what makes a business ready for expansion, and common pitfalls to avoid when scaling.

Do you want to franchise your business but aren’t sure where to start? In this episode, Dr. Tom DuFore, Founder and CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, breaks down what it really takes to turn a successful business into a scalable franchise system. From evaluating if a business is truly “franchiseable” to building systems, training…

Big Sky Franchise Team was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s third annual list of the Top Franchise Suppliers. This list recognizes top companies that provide services and support to franchisors and franchisees in ten categories: Accounting, Banking/Financing, Franchise Broker/Referral Networks, Franchise Consulting/Development, Legal Services, Marketing, Merchant Services, Other Technology Services, Public Relations, and Real Estate…

Alpharetta, GA – Big Sky Franchise Team was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s third annual list of the Top Franchise Suppliers. This list recognizes top companies that provide services and support to franchisors and franchisees in ten categories: Accounting, Banking/Financing, Franchise Broker/Referral Networks, Franchise Consulting/Development, Legal Services, Marketing, Merchant Services, Other Technology Services, Public Relations,…