\nI have a goal to publish 100 e-books, and because of my career in franchising many of them will focus on franchising. The book will generate interest in companies and aid prospects in finding the perfect match.<\/p>\n
How long did the book take you to write?<\/strong> What were your top 3 criteria used to determine the finalists?<\/strong><\/p>\n How did you start out? Did you ever own a franchise?<\/strong> What piece of advice can you give to our readers who are about to start the process of looking for a franchise?<\/strong> What is the biggest change you\u2019ve seen in the franchising industry?<\/strong> What will you work on next?<\/strong> Congratulations to the Franchise Solutions’<\/a> clients ranked on Dr. Hayes\u2019 list!<\/p>\n
\nNot as long as it would have had I not known something about franchising! Plus, I did not write every word of the book because I allowed the 12 franchise companies to tell their own stories, and then I edited the stories. I wrote the introductions to the 12 stories and the entire \u201chow to\u201d chapters. From conceptualization to completion it was probably 6 months.<\/p>\n\n
\nI started out as an author who just happened to write a book about franchising \u2013 Franchising: The Inside Story<\/span> was the first book published in America to help people evaluate and buy a franchise. After the publication of that book the media said that I was a \u201cworld renowned franchise authority\u201d which always made me laugh because I spent all of 6 months writing that book \u2013 when I started I didn\u2019t know how to spell franchising. I was being called an \u201cauthority\u201d even though I had never worked for a franchisor or owned a franchise. I was a college professor at the time. The book then opened doors for me to advise franchise companies, write for them, speak and train for them, and I developed a company that specialized in the marketing of franchises internationally. Along the way I bought franchises and ultimately I served as the CEO of a major real estate investment franchise company. Once the contract expired with the franchisor, I decided to return to university teaching.<\/p>\n
\nMake absolutely certain that the franchise has developed a series of credible, workable systems. Many franchisors do not have good systems and consequently their franchisees struggle to succeed. Verify the systems and then, if you buy the franchise, follow the systems. All of the 12 in AMAZING have solid systems.<\/p>\n
\nFranchising has always been the \u201cugly cousin\u201d of business. It\u2019s often not taken seriously. Mainstream media often treat franchising as something people do when they can\u2019t start a \u201creal\u201d business. Universities often don\u2019t take franchising seriously \u2013 how many teach it? So I don\u2019t know that anything has changed to the point that I would say it\u2019s the \u201cbiggest change\u201d but the community has grown, and through the efforts of IFA and numerous public relations firms, franchising is better known today, and the interests of franchisors and franchisees are better known and to some extent protected.<\/p>\n
\nI have at least 6 ideas for new Amazing titles \u2013 12 Amazing Franchise CEOs, 12 Amazing Franchise Industries, 12 Amazing Master Franchise Opportunities, etc., and numerous other ideas for e-books related to marketing and management. I hope to decide which title I\u2019ll tackle next \u2013 eventually I plan to do all of them!<\/p>\n![\"12](\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/drhayes-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a>For those of you interested in reading the amazing stories of the following 12 companies, Dr. Hayes’ e-book is available through Amazon<\/a>.
\n1.\u00a0Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Pit<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u201cWith 500 locations in 43 states by the end of 2014, and another 150 locations in development, barbecue has proven to be a smokin\u2019 hot franchise opportunity.\u201d
\n2.\u00a0Farm Stores<\/strong>
\n\u201cThis is a $700 billion industry that\u2019s targeted for growth in the U.S. and many other countries with its convenience in customers never having to get out of their vehicles.\u201d
\n3.\u00a0Pinot\u2019s Palette<\/strong>
\n\u201cIt creates a social experience where guests enjoy their favorite cocktails and snacks while learning to paint. Because it is a no experience required art event, the focus is on fun.\u201d
\n4.\u00a0United Franchise Group<\/strong> (Franchise concepts include: EmbroidMe<\/a>, Experimac, Izon Global Media<\/a>, Plan Ahead Events<\/a>, Signarama<\/a>, SuperGreen Solutions<\/a> and Transworld<\/a>)
\n\u201cWith company-wide sales of $450 million annually, United Franchise Group\u2019s experience and vision for growth has led all of its brands to amazing levels of success.\u201d
\n5.\u00a0PostNet<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u201cFor years I\u2019ve watched the PostNet corporate team develop their franchise network. What I value about them is their honesty, passion, and their commitment to doing everything that\u2019s possible to help their franchisees succeed.\u201d
\n6.\u00a0FASTSIGNS<\/strong>
\n\u201cIn the world of signage and visual graphics, FASTSIGNS continues to be a top-rated franchise opportunity year after year.\u201d
\n7.\u00a0Mr. Appliance<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u201cThe brand is very popular in America and has a predictive and successful business model \u2026 Appliance repair is a necessary and repetitive business which will continue to expand.\u201d
\n8.\u00a0Wingstop<\/strong>
\n\u201cMulti-unit operators are welcome as Wingstop will surpass 1,000 locations within the next three years. And if that\u2019s not amazing enough, I suggest you go sample some of their wings!\u201d
\n9.\u00a0Palm Beach Vapors<\/strong>
\n\u201cPalm Beach Vapors is America\u2019s premiere franchise opportunity retail vapor store with an impressive business model that requires less than $100,000 for start-up.\u201d
\n10.\u00a0Dental Fix RX<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u201cThis is a franchise opportunity that\u2019s smack dab in the midst of a booming industry, and that\u2019s one of the signposts for success for franchisees.\u201d
\n11.\u00a0Jani-King<\/strong>
\n\u201cWhile Jani-King attracts franchisee investors who have accumulated years of business experience (and the money to show it) the company also attracts franchisee investors who are just getting started in business \u2026 When it comes to the cleaning industry, Jani-King is one amazing opportunity.\u201d
\n12.\u00a0America\u2019s Swimming Pool Company<\/strong>
\n\u201cI\u2019m enthusiastic about the company\u2019s leadership, and I expect we\u2019ll see more ASP franchisees throughout North America in the coming years.\u201d<\/p>\n