This isn’t the first time we’ve discussed the perception of blue-collar work, and it’s no secret that the term blue-collar, or manual labor, has a certain stigma around it. These jobs are often for those who were not smart or focused enough to complete college or the lower-class citizen, right?
The fast food and chain restaurant industries are labeled as high-turnover industries, and rightfully so. When we say turnover rates, we are referring to the percentage of employees an employer loses in a year. According to an article in The Economist, the turnover rates within these industries is averaging around 100%
Have you decided you are ready to buy a franchise, but you don’t know where to start? While making this decision likely wasn’t easy, and required a lot of initial research and planning, at this point, your research and planning has only just begun! Now that you’ve officially taken the
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, chances are, you’ve already attempted some sort of rough business plan. Creating a business plan is not only a crucial step in the planning process, but also helps force yourself to answer some important questions. When it comes to franchises, business plans
For those of you unfamiliar with the franchise television series, Undercover Boss, featured on each episode is a different senior CEO, owner, or executive of a different company/corporation who goes undercover as an entry-level employee within his/her own company. During his or her time “playing” an entry-level employee lacking experience,
Subway, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, McDonalds, Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, Taco Bell; these are most likely some of the first names that come to mind when you think of franchises. Although food franchising may be “the norm” for the franchising industry, there are other franchise opportunities within other industries like
Looking To Expand Our Borders To Albany, NY! The Brothers that just do Gutters are looking for the next Brother in the Albany, NY area! Are you, or is someone you know looking for an opportunity to start their own business? Are they located in the Albany, NY area, or
The Brothers that just do Gutters currently services the Hudson Valley and is looking to surround their already successful region with a new franchise location in Bergen County! Bergen County is located right outside of Rockland County, which our NY location already services (quite a bit of business already established). If a Brothers
Bigger service territories means greater growth potential. Often when you think of franchise locations, you think of multiple storefronts within a small service area. For example if you are an owner of a Subway franchise, it is common for another Subway to open within a few miles of yours. When it comes to