Pet Industry Trends to Look Out For in 2022

Yearly trends act as a snapshot for an industry; not only do they help reflect what consumers want and care about during a given point of time, but they signal upcoming shifts in customer behavior and operational best practices. The pet industry is no exception to yearly industry trends, and as the world around us …

Social Media Marketing Best Practices for Franchises

Social media marketing is a great way to build your brand, get your company’s voice and values out to the public, promote your products and services, and connect with current and prospective customers. In 2021, almost 92% of U.S. marketers used social media in their marketing efforts. However, franchise networks face unique challenges when using …

4 Franchising Predictions for 2022

The franchise industry has been on a roller coaster ride over the last few years. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, franchise owners had to quickly pivot to align with changing consumer buying behavior, fluctuating opening/closing policies, new safety measures, and more. While 2020 saw major dips in the economy and many location closures throughout several …

Dogtopia Rises Three Spots on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List

We’re thrilled to announce that Dogtopia has once again made Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list. In their new 2022 ranking, Dogtopia came in at 51, rising three spots from last year and marking our highest placement to date. Since 1979, Entrepreneur has published its annual list of the Top 500 franchises in the world. The …

Best Franchisee Practices for 2022

This year has certainly brought its ups and downs in the franchise world, as many franchise owners took 2021 as a time to recover and build up from the major financial dip the economy experienced in 2020. With 2022 around the corner, and favorable franchise projections on the horizon, now is a great time for …

Four Ways to Finance Your Franchise

Launching a new franchise business might cost you as little as a few thousand dollars, or could require several hundred thousand or even a million dollars of investment capital to get started with certain big-name brand opportunities. Franchise fees, equipment costs, advertising expenses, and royalties all add up fast, and the total can sometimes be …

What Are Common Hurdles When Opening a Franchise Location?

Becoming a franchisee has its fair share of exciting yet trying moments. For many new franchise owners, the road to success is not always a challenge-free journey, especially at the beginning, but mitigating those challenges with care and thoughtful planning will help make the process of opening a franchise location a better experience for everyone …

Fastest Growing Franchise Industries for 2022

Is opening a franchise on your list of new year’s resolutions? If not, now might be the time to consider it, as the franchise industry boom that we’ve seen throughout 2021 is set to continue well into 2022. The State of Franchising When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many franchise businesses experienced negative impacts. For instance, …

5 Soft Leadership Qualities You Need as a Franchisee

When you take on the title of franchisee, you also take on a leadership role, as you are essentially “steering the ship” at your location. After already putting in the time, money, and effort into becoming a franchise owner, it’s what you do when you actually assume this role that will help determine your overall …

5 Supportive Workplace Mental Health Strategies for Franchise Owners

Promoting positive mental health practices in the workplace is a topic that has always carried significant (and essential) weight. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 4 in 10 American adults have reported anxiety and depressive disorder symptoms, which is a significant increase from what was reported in 2019. With more individuals experiencing negative impacts on …

What to Look for When Reading a Disclosure Document

Whether you are a first-time franchisee or are about to embark on another franchise location, it is extremely important to pay close attention to every component of the process. That way you can stay on top of certain requirements or criteria that are necessary for you to meet before officially becoming a franchise owner. One …

The Importance of Understanding Franchise Fees

Before jumping into the world of franchising, it’s important to first be aware of the steps that you must take before officially becoming a franchisee, that way there are no surprises along the way. One of those initial steps includes the process of paying franchising fees – which may take a bit of preparation so …

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