When it comes to owning a business, there's one thing everyone says they want to get out of it: the perks of being your own boss. Whether it be setting your own schedule, cultivating an amazing team of employees, or expanding a business you can... (Read More)

If you are over 50 and simply not ready to retire, you may be asking yourself what you have that makes you special. You've been through so much life, so what can you bring to the table now? Quite frankly, there's one simple answer: experience... (Read More)

You think franchising is all business, but have you ever considered that it may be fun, too? That's right. Imagine not only running your own successful business and turning into a potential franchise empire, but you could be having a total blast... (Read More)

Surely, you’ve eaten at a Wendy’s at least once in your life. But did you know that famous Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas got his start working under none other than Colonel Harland Sanders himself? That’s right, when Colonel Sanders was... (Read More)

When you embark on owning your own franchise, it's very likely that you'll be directly interacting with outside vendors. As you navigate these waters, you'll want to know what you are and are not responsible for. No matter what type of franchise... (Read More)

We love bringing you stories of people who have really made something great happen even as they passed the 50 year mark. The fact is, at an age when many are considering retirement, there's plenty of time left to start a new business and begin a... (Read More)

Sure, being your own boss is great and comes with a lot of benefits, especially if you are a franchisee, but there are also little-known aspects to being your own boss that many overlook. If you want to operate a successful franchise, and perhaps... (Read More)

Forget slowing down and wasting away after 50. Unsurprisingly, people are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship to broaden their horizons well into, and past, retirement. Did you know that research shows 55-year-olds have more innovation... (Read More)

You've purchased a franchise opportunity and have found a level of success you could never have imagined. After discovering the true meaning of being your own boss, now you're wondering what's next. How do you live this life of luxury while... (Read More)

You may be surprised to hear this, but there's quite a long list of professional athletes who have purchased a franchise business. Yet there may be only one who started a franchise completely from scratch. Meet Tafa Jefferson, former offensive... (Read More)