Ray Fanning

Ray didn't just study franchising. He ran franchise companies. President of a retail franchise. VP of Operations for a service franchise. COO of an international restaurant group. He's seen how these systems actually work ... from the inside ... and what separates the ones that support their owners from the ones that don't. He's been consulting with FranChoice since 2001. He's guided candidates through 24 years of market shifts, brand evolutions, and hard conversations that most advisors won't have. Ray's approach is direct. He'll tell you what he sees. He'll challenge you when something doesn't line up. And he won't let you sign something he doesn't believe in.

is buying a resale franchise a good idea

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Is Buying a Resale Franchise a Good Decision?

Is Buying a Resale Franchise a Good Decision? Somewhere in your franchise research, you probably came across a listing that looked a little different from the rest: a real address, a real P&L, a business that's already open for business.

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Semi-absentee franchise owner managing a hired manager in a café business

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Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership: Manage the Manager Model

Someone asked us last month whether he'd have to be there at six in the morning.

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types of franchise ownership models

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The 3 Ownership Models: Which Fits Your Life?

The 3 Ownership Models: Which Fits Your Life? Most executives start their franchise research by asking what franchise to buy. That's the wrong...

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$200k-$500k Investment

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Franchise With $200K-$500K: Investment Options for Buyers

A $200K to $500K budget puts you in one of the strongest positions in franchising. You have enough to reach past the entry-level concepts and into...

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how to choose the right franchise

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How to Build a Franchise Strategy (Instead of Going Scattershot)

How to Build a Franchise Strategy (Instead of Going Scattershot) Most people start their franchise search the same way.

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What Is The ROI?

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Franchise Return on Investment: What High-Net-Worth Investors Need to Know

You already know how to read a return. You have compared cap rates, weighed a portfolio, and walked away from deals that looked good until the...

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is now a good time to buy a franchise

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Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Franchise?

Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Franchise? "Is now a good time to buy a franchise?"

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Beyond Break-Even

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Can a Franchise Replace Your Corporate Income? A Realistic Financial Timeline

Yes. A franchise can replace your corporate income, and for plenty of former executives it eventually pays more. The part people get wrong is the...

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informed decision process franchise

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The Informed Decision Process: How We Help You Decide

The Informed Decision Process: How We Help You Decide Most people research franchises backwards.

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Scale Beyond One Unit

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Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership: How Corporate Executives Build Franchise Portfolios

Most people buy a franchise. A smaller, sharper group builds a portfolio of them.

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