Carl Stoffers
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Looking to Open a Franchise on a Budget? These Brands Cost Less Than $5,000 to Get Started.
These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer national recognition, flexibility and low startup costs.
Interested in Franchising? Here's Why You Can't Afford to Miss the 2025 IFA World Franchise Show.
Franchise buyers, multi-unit operators and growth-minded entrepreneurs will gather in Miami this May. Here's why this event should be on your radar.
This Fast-Growing Fitness Franchise Started as a Way to Get Kids' Energy Out. Now, It's a Pathway to the Olympics.
With ninja-style obstacle racing joining the modern pentathlon, USA Ninja Challenge is now an official Olympic training partner — and business is booming.
This Former Teacher Used to Worry About Layoffs Every Year — Now He Makes 5x His Old Salary and Works for Himself
Casey Furtado used to worry about job security. Now, he helps raise millions for schools while running a growing franchise business.
Want a Side Hustle That Scales? These Are the Top Part-Time Franchises of 2025.
You don't need to go all-in on day one. These top-ranked franchises are perfect for part-time entrepreneurs.
Taco Bell Is Teaming Up With a Major AI Firm to Speed Up Service — And Increase Accuracy
Select Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations are testing AI technology that streamlines drive-thru orders, optimizes restaurant operations, and enhances customer experiences.
Recently Edited Content by Carl Stoffers
Think You're Too Young to Own a Franchise? Think Again.
It used to be that a franchise candidate in their 30s was an anomaly — now it's becoming increasingly common.
What Arnold Schwarzenegger Taught This CEO About Leadership
These two banned words shaped how I lead my family and company — and taught me that success starts with vision and ends with hard work.
'A Bride Called Me Crying, That's When I Had to Quit.' This Nightmare Job Taught Me Everything About How Not to Run a Business.
I got scammed into working at a company that scammed brides. Here is what I learned.
6 Red Flags That Will Get You Rejected on Franchise Discovery Day
Discover the six critical red flags that cause franchisors to reject otherwise qualified candidates during Discovery Days — and learn how the most successful franchise relationships require alignment on values, expectations, and a shared vision for execution.
Use These 4 Storytelling Strategies to Grow a Loyal Following
Sharing personal struggles, triumphs, or the vision for the future, is an authentic method that resonates deeply, turning audiences into engaged supporters and customers.
Why Your Franchise Leads Are Ghosting You — And How to Win Them Back
Leads disappear for a reason. If you're not telling the right stories, you're making franchise sales harder than they need to be.
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