Strategic Franchising Systems

Strategic Franchising Systems vice president Peter Eberly discusses delegation and scaling franchise businesses

Brooke Randall moved from the Kansas City area to Fayetteville, Georgia, in July 2026.

One of the biggest advantages of buying a franchise is not having to figure out business ownership entirely on your own.

Buying a franchise involves many financial considerations, and royalty fees are among the most important.

Laid-off corporate employees turn to franchising for new career opportunities

Jim Stapleton, vice president of franchise development at Caring Transitions, spent 30 years building a career in sales before franchising entered the picture.

Brad Williams spent years building a career in corporate HVAC distribution, eventually rising to Vice President.

For years, Tanya Hoffman worked in corporate accounting and property management, building a successful career that often kept her behind a desk and removed from the people around her.

Many franchise owners start with a partner, citing benefits like shared responsibilities.

Caring Transitions franchise specializes in senior relocation and estate services.

For many entrepreneurs, the decision to buy a franchise starts with a relatively immediate goal: leave corporate America, gain more control over their time or create a new source of income.

Troy Squires knows North County St. Louis the way only a lifelong resident can.

Chauncey Mixon leads Fresh Coat Painters of St. Louis Metro East.

Buying a franchise can feel like the beginning of a clearly marked path to business ownership.

For generations, entrepreneurship has been framed as a pursuit for the young, with startup culture often celebrating founders in their 20s and 30s.

In franchising, sustainable expansion is less about ambition than preparation.

When people think about what drives franchise success, they often focus on brand recognition, proven systems, training programs or financial performance.

Franchisors build collaboration and tap into insights with a franchise advisory council

Before opening his Fresh Coat* Painters business, Jim Pavletich spent years in executive leadership roles within the health care industry, including serving as CEO and chief operations officer for organizations tied to t

Navy veteran David Williams opens Fresh Coat Painters in Utah.

For 35 years, Ken Sandy built his career as a technology manager with McDonald’s.

Strategic Franchising Systems debunks common myths about franchising with $50,000 franchise fees

Fresh Coat Painters of McAllen has been recognized by the U.S.

At Strategic Franchising Systems (SFS) , resale opportunities are becoming an increasingly important part of the growth conversation.