To Franchise or Not to Franchise

<p>Grant Bullington is a Franchise Specialist with FranNet. He started his franchising career in 2005 and has been a FranNet franchisee for 12 years. At FranNet, Grant helps prospective franchise buyers zero in on the best businesses to start. By providing education on the franchise industry, powerful decision-making tools, and introductions to various professional services, he helps potential buyers make defensible, data-based decisions.</p> <p>Before joining FranNet, Grant was a Senior Franchise Development Manager at 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, where he oversaw the North American Franchise Development Department. Grant also recently started his own podcast, <em>The Franchise Scout</em>.</p> <h3>In this episode…</h3> <p>Many people dream of owning their own businesses, but the challenges associated with starting one from scratch may be holding them back. For these aspiring CEOs, the solution is simple: franchises. Not only will purchasing a franchise allow someone to run an established business with fewer risks, but it will also help the franchise founder expand and scale their business to new heights. </p> <p>However, there are a number of factors that both the franchisee and franchisor must consider before deciding to enter into a franchise relationship. From costs to competitors to growth potential, it can be tricky to determine when and how to open a franchise business. That’s where Grant Bullington comes in. As a Franchise Specialist, he wants to help you zero in on your best franchise options and make the business decision that is right for you.</p> <p>Grant Bullington, a Franchise Specialist with FranNet, joins Martin Hunter on this week's episode of <em>What CEOs Talk About.</em> Together, they discuss the factors that franchisees and franchisors should consider before entering the franchise industry. Grant also shares the benefits of purchasing or opening a franchise, the character traits of successful franchise CEOs, and some of the best franchise businesses to start in 2021. Stay tuned for more.</p>