Has anyone ever bought a franchise?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:24:53 -0400

If so, was it successful? How long before you actually made revenue? And, if you could do it again (versus starting your own business) would you?

Response by TSgt David L. made Jun 14 at 2016 4:04 PM

TSgt David L. — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:04:35 -0400

I always thought it would be cool. Have my own pizza shop. It seems like it would be a PITA. Payroll ($15 for the super skilled entry level surfer dudes!) inventory and the like. No thanks.

Response by SGT Alexander Hildenbrandt made Jun 22 at 2016 7:03 AM

SGT Alexander Hildenbrandt — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 07:03:13 -0400

Hi Susan,
I looked for one in Afghanistan, got so worked up about it some of the people around me ended up buying one that worked from them just through the information I was digging up. When I cam back I talked to a Franchise Consultant who helped me to discover that since I was an intel guy and like to help people and had a mission to help transitioning soldiers and vets. That I should do what he does. I backpedaled naturally because it was not a franchise but fell under a Biz Op which is similar but different. We looked at about 25 other franchises and I came to the conclusion that it was the best one for me. I am very successful at what I do. I have helped about 9 veterans in the last 2 years of business find successful franchises and I beat the association record for most closings from a rookie winning the rookie of the year medal. Last year winning the trainer of the year and visionary of the year medal.

I just launched my second company which was a start up so I have now done both. I did a business sanctioned under franchise law and I have done a start up. I can write a book on the differences. This is to help you because this was my life. I got out of the Army an E-5 with no education and with vary little savings and now I am about to graduate, own two companies, take care of my little girls during the day and take them fishing on the weekends. I am an advocate and a tool for veterans who want to find a franchise. Franchising is by far the best model to help you with success.

This is what I do: I help people find franchises using a proven risk mitigation process. My mission is to help people become successful in business by finding the right franchise. It matters more than most realize.

Check this out and give me a call if you are still thinking about moving on one of theses options either way I can refer you to someone who will help. Franchise or startup. [login to see]