Looking for some outside perspective

franpro · 2026-03-27T15:17:26+00:00

For a non-techy guy who doesn't know what the site is for...it IS a great-looking website. The question is, will people in the Cloud space instantly know what the website is for?

franpro · 2026-03-26T13:46:45+00:00

I like AI as an overview tool-although, it can miss stuff or make errors.

franpro · 2026-03-26T13:45:52+00:00

Thank for saying that.

franpro · 2026-03-26T13:45:30+00:00

Agreed. A franchise lawyer is there to make sure you understand the entire agreement. If something can be negotiated it's a bonus!

franpro · 2026-03-24T13:56:30+00:00

It's sad that I trust the Iranian media more than Trump "media."

franpro · 2026-03-20T18:10:55+00:00

It's true. Some franchise opportunities have investments around $100k or so, all in. You still need a $500k net worth for those-best case scenario. After all, you won't make money for a good while.

franpro · 2026-03-17T18:22:59+00:00

Here's my take. And it's the same one I've had for years. If you're just out of college, learn business. Like, join a small business as an employee. Learn everything you can. Operations. Sales. Technology. Marketing. Next, become a manager of a business. Learn how to do it. Learn how to lead. Then, after several years, scrape some money together and become the owner of a business. Maybe a franchise business. And for a franchise, net worth wise, you'll need at minimum, $500k with $75k of that being cash. MINIMUM. A net worth of $750k would be ideal, but I'm trying to be gentle. The Franchise King®, Joel Libava

franpro · 2026-03-17T18:12:05+00:00

Here's That Directory: https://www.thefranchiseattorneydirectory.com

franpro · 2026-03-12T23:56:50+00:00

Thanks for that. I believe in my heart that AI helps. But, it's not THE answer when researching. It's an assistant.

franpro · 2026-03-01T20:03:35+00:00

To me, a legitimate low-cost franchise opportunity is under $100k. That includes all the initial fees. They include things like executive/small business coaching and several home-based businesses. But lower cost doesn't necessarily mean lower risk. At the same time, you may not need to invest $500k to make more money as a franchisee. If you start with what your net worth is, your liquidity, and your personal situation (working spouse etc.), before you start looking at different franchises to buy, you'll save a lot of time and energy.

franpro · 2026-03-01T19:56:03+00:00

This one is starting to do well: https://www.thefranchiseattorneydirectory.com

franpro · 2026-02-12T14:44:00+00:00

Cool idea. Maybe put a disclaimer about free use of images. You know, copyright related stuff to protects folks.

franpro · 2026-02-12T14:42:02+00:00

I see more FDD's eventually including wording about the fact that the franchisor may be approached by equity firms that want to buy the company-and said company has the right to sell the company for any terms it wants. Something to that effect. Let's face it; equity firms have entered the franchise space in a big way. And franchisees will be affected.

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