
Key Employees and 'Golden Handcuffs'
Moving into the holiday season, and a tighter than ever job market, we are seeing reports that hiring for the season may be more costly than what franchisee owners may have budgeted (or be able to pay).
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Moving into the holiday season, and a tighter than ever job market, we are seeing reports that hiring for the season may be more costly than what franchisee owners may have budgeted (or be able to pay).

Low unemployment rates can spell trouble for franchisees as the competition to recruit the best employees is as tight as it has ever been.

Due diligence and cleaning house before a sale are critical steps for multi-unit franchisees looking to bring in new investors or sell off units.

When considering an external buy/sell, working toward an internal buy/sell can provide benefits such as economic prosperity and preserving company culture.

Franchise owners are expanding, and new investors are eyeing the franchise world due to its strong growth and economic conditions.

Businesses may seek alternative credit providers due to the current economic climate.

Franchise owners can grow without cannibalizing sales by focusing on long-term profitability budgets and cash flow projections.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is having a positive impact on the future growth of the franchise industry, with increased consumer spending and a boost to household incomes.

A leader's ability to challenge people in their organization can push performance and break barriers, but also requires finding the balance of motivating versus throwing power around.

Defining the members of your business family can be difficult.

The article discusses the importance of succession planning for multi-franchisee owners, including building and implementing a strategy to open more stores and diversify the brand portfolio.

Business owners rarely explain why they do what they do when asked what they do for a living.

Establishing rapport and relationships in business involves considering phrases and manners that may be preventing effective communication.

Business owners often fail to develop employees and managers with leadership potential, hindering growth and organizational longevity.

The article discusses the importance of ego management in business, including identifying and overcoming obstacles to success.

Multi-unit franchisees need a plan to achieve their business dreams.

The article discusses the importance of positioning a business effectively for next-gen talent and buyers, including developing multi-unit leaders and preparing for second-generation franchisees.

Franchisees today are building multifaceted complex organizations that are dependent on talent and are both emotionally and financially demanding, making talent development a key priority.

Business owners should consider the future and what it will take to achieve their goals, with a focus on innovation and community impact.

Franchise owners should look back at the industry's past to learn from changes taking place and adapt to the evolving landscape.

Teamwork is imperative to business success simply because you cannot do it all.

In our last article, "How and Why to Identify Rising Talent" we discussed the 6 C's for evaluating and identifying the next generation of leaders.

Franchise owners should identify rising talent using six key indicators.

In our last article, "Reflections - Past, Future, Present" we talked about reflections and how the holiday season is the one time of year that we find ourselves reflecting, without even trying.