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.

5 min read

Employer or Employee? The Mindset That Determines Your Fit

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Franchise Insider: Jul 25, 2026, 7:00:01 AM

Employer or Employee? The Mindset That Determines Your Fit "Am I cut out to be a business owner?"

Mindset

3 min read

What Does It Take to Succeed as a Franchise Owner?

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Franchise Insider: Jul 15, 2026, 7:00:01 AM

What Does It Take to Succeed as a Franchise Owner? Almost every call gets here eventually. Not "which franchise," not "how much capital." Some...

Mindset

6 min read

Leaving Corporate for Franchise Ownership: Executive Guide

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Franchise Insider: Jul 3, 2026, 7:33:48 PM

Leaving Corporate to Buy a Franchise: A Complete Guide for Executives

Insight

2 min read

5 Ways To Navigate Life & Career Transition After Job Loss

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Franchise Insider: Jun 1, 2026, 1:37:19 AM

The Fine Print: The information on this page was created to support seasoned corporate professionals that have recently experienced job loss (or are...

Mindset