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Franchising is a big endeavor that no one should take on alone. We are here to help you make this powerful transition from start to finish. The blog is a great place to start the journey.
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Building a franchise takes more than just a good business model. To grow in a way that’s steady and repeatable, you need a sales funnel that works. Not just one that collects interest, but one that guides the right people through each step until they’re confident and ready to move forward. Franchise sales and marketing…
Read Dr. Tom DuFore’s full article in FranchiseWire Tom DuFore, CEO and founder of Big Sky, breaks down the key trends that are set to shape franchising in 2026 in his latest FranchiseWire piece. From stable interest rates giving buyers and sellers clarity to the rise of social-first franchise lead generation, the article outlines how…
**Alpharetta, GA – December 10, 2025** – Big Sky Franchise Team, a top franchise consulting firm, proudly announces that its Founder and CEO, Dr. Tom DuFore, has been honored with the 2025 Distinguished National & Global Alumni Award from Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. DuFore’s exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial impact, and unwavering…
Converting your business to a franchise can be one of the most strategic decisions for accelerating growth and expanding your market reach. The franchise industry continues to thrive, with over 15,000 new units added in 2024 and approximately 221,000 jobs created [1]. As the industry leader in franchise development, Big Sky Franchise Team’s leadership has…
Converting your existing business to a franchise represents one of the most strategic paths to rapid growth and expansion. With the franchise industry expected to reach over 821,000 establishments in the U.S. and generate $893.9 billion in total output [1][2], the opportunity has never been more compelling. Understanding the Franchise Business Model The franchise business…
The franchising industry continues its robust expansion in 2025, with franchise output expected to grow by 4.1% from $858.5 billion in 2023 to $893.9 billion in 2024 [1]. Franchise growth is projected at 2.4% in 2025, outpacing the broader U.S. economy’s projected 1.9% growth [2], creating significant opportunities for established businesses considering franchise expansion. The…
FACT: You get less than 20 seconds when a customer walks into your store or calls and asks a question. It’s those 20 seconds that means the sale. Nancy Friedman’s Golden Nuggets program is unique, engaging, entertaining and educating. You’ll be laughing and learning ideas, tips, skills and techniques you’ll use immediately and forever to insure…
Are you connected to the construction industry in some way? If you’re like most businesses, you probably are and that’s exactly why we are bringing in a construction industry expert to share his insights with us. Please join us to learn from Chris Maier, Director of Business Development with Cooper & Company General Contractors and…
What happens after you get PPP (Payroll Protection Program) funding? How are you supposed to manage the funds? Which expenses qualify and which do not? Where to go from here? We will be hearing from a financial planning expert, Jamie Trull with Balance CFO. You can DOWNLOAD Jamie’s free PPP worksheet by CLICKING HERE. Jamie’s…
To all of our clients and small business owners out there, PLEASE BE READY FOR THIS ROUND! Given the fact that this is an election year, there is a likely chance that this is the last bi-partisan stimulus package for small businesses. If you currently bank at a large banking institution, you should try to…
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