According to the research and analysis done by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), as of 2018, there are 12.3 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. Compare that to 1972, when there were only 402,000 women-owned businesses. Last year, 1,821 net new women-owned businesses were launched every day. Women of color founded 64 percent of… Read More
Food franchises come in many shapes and sizes, including quick and full service, storefront and mobile, snacks, beverages, and full meals. We suggest you do your homework to determine which type of business fits your financial constraints, personality, flexibility and desired lifestyle. Many “brick and mortar” (permanent structure) franchises will cost more money due to… Read More
Buying a franchise instead of creating a new business from scratch has many advantages. You are buying into a proven business model, so all the kinks have been worked out. New business owners are acquiring a model with a proven system that works, even for entry-level people. This includes a turn-key business (everything you need… Read More
Jennifer Williams did her homework before deciding on which franchise opportunity she was going to invest in. It all started by doing a search on the Internet for franchise businesses. Jennifer found Totally Nutz on Franchise Opportunities website which is a major source for franchise information. Jennifer began discussing the opportunity with Totally Nutz Franchise… Read More
After years of working in Corporate America, Greg found himself wanting to transition out and explore other career options, specifically franchise ownership. His background is in Mechanical Engineering, manufacturing design, graphic arts, and product/software development. Greg consulted a career coach who presented Totally Nutz Franchise to him as a business ownership option. After further exploration… Read More
Is owning a franchise right for you? We will review the top 3 things franchisors look for when considering new franchisees. Dedication to Outstanding Service Franchisor’s look for those individuals who are dedicated to representing the brand and core values with a focus on offering exceptional customer service. They look for people with a positive… Read More
Totally Nutz Franchise recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company’s most competitive… Read More
First off, what is a franchise? A franchise is a model that allows a franchisee (you) to buy the rights to market and sell goods using the franchisor’s name and brand for a set amount of time. Generally, contracts contain a clause that discusses the renewal of these rights. A franchise is a safer bet… Read More
Gourmet Nut Franchise, a Delicious, Healthy Alternative at Sporting & Events Centers Nationwide Dave and Jonathan Doll completed new franchisee training in May 2018. It sure didn’t take them long to get some great venues under contract. Starting in June, The Doll family are contracted for the 2018 season at the Toyota Stadium (home of… Read More
Kim Kuykendall is a Totally Nutz Franchise franchisee. Deciding to go into business for herself was a very easy decision. The Totally Nutz leadership team recently interviewed Kim about her experience and why she was compelled to own her own business. TNF: Tell us about your background and why you chose self-employment over working for… Read More