Stay Busy Year-Round With Franchises We Love

The education, attention and care for children and pets are a year-round endeavor. If you are considering franchising, you may want to look into a business model that runs 12 months of the year; especially with seasonality that makes it a fun change of pace. By Dawn Abbamondi

The education, attention and care for children and pets are a year-round endeavor. If you are considering franchising, you may want to look into a business model that runs 12 months of the year; especially with seasonality that makes it a fun change of pace.

Everywhere, from late summer to early fall, people make their transition back to a “normal” routine: back to school and back to work.

Think about what you did all season long, whether you took vacation or stayed near home, children and dogs need care all day, every day. Day care, pet sitting, summer camp, dog walking, staying active in body (sports) or enriching the mind (STEM) – there is always a parent (human and/or pet) in need.

This issue is all about franchises focused on the things we love most: kids and pets with a little education thrown in for good measure! Whether you are considering franchising your business or looking to start one, be inspired by others who have gone before you.

This is a common driving force behind starting a business. Do something you truly enjoy and make a better future for yourself, and your family. There is an ideal business for you to start developing today.

Franchises involving kids, pets and education continue to expand, evolve and enhance the lives of others. The sky is the limit on what you can do. Look into the wide variety of options for business development through the franchise model. You will see all of these and more in this issue:

> Kids Early education – child care, half and full day preschools Kid activities – youth sports and exercise from lacrosse to yoga and swimming After school enrichment – help them make friends and develop life-long skills Pets Dog walking and day care – for pet parents who work all day Pet boarding and overnight care – creating worry-free vacations and travel Veterinarian care – helping pets get better and stay healthy Education Reinforcing skills – math, reading and science Dog training – basic obedience or advanced agility Teaching new subjects – think about chess and cooking (yep, for kids!)

Take advantage of all there is to offer, you have to make the move. Whether you are ready to franchise your concept – or seek to open your own business. This industry we call franchising is known to change lives.

> Emerging Franchisors: You know your business. Now you know there is a demand for it. Aspiring Franchisees: Consider an energetic business that creates smiles every day.

Franchises that involve education, pets and/or children cover a wide range of investment. Under $100,000 or $1 million plus, and lots of options in between. Seek to find the right brand and role for you: educator, caregiver, or friend to pets and parents – maybe all the above.

As a business owner, you can count on these industries to be innovative and growing. A decision to enter franchising will change your future – and the lives of others – for the betters.

If you are seeking education about the business model, people who have a prior track record of success are available to you. Reach out to experienced leaders who can help you create the best version of tomorrow. It’s time to start your franchise today!

Dawn Abbamondi, chief marketing officer at SMB Franchise Advisors, has over 20 years of extensive franchising experience in the coffee, food, convenience, gift and floral industries. Abbamondi leads the areas of marketing, social media, public relations, web development and lead generation. SMBFranchising.com, 215-370-7998, Dawn@SMBFranchising.com