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15
Jul
The 25 Core Areas Every Franchise System Must Have — and Most Don’t
Lonnie Helgerson, CFE draws on his book Five Pennies to outline the 25 core operational areas every franchise system must have — and the ones most emerging franchisors are missing.
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7
Jul
The State of Franchising in 2026: Trends Every Buyer and Franchisor Needs to Know
The IFA projects $921B in franchise output and 12,000+ new units in 2026. Lonnie Helgerson, CFE breaks down what the numbers mean for buyers, franchisors, and emerging brands.
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30
Jun
What 35 Years in Franchising Taught Me About What Separates Winners from Failures
Lonnie Helgerson, CFE draws on 35 years and his book Five Pennies to reveal the 10 rules that separate winning franchise systems from those that fail.
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23
Jun
Is Your Business Ready to Franchise? 7 Signs the Timing Is Right
Thinking about franchising your business? Lonnie Helgerson, CFE shares the 7 signs that tell him a business is genuinely ready — and the honest truth about what happens when it isn’t.
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16
Jun
You Paid to Franchise Your Business. So Why Isn’t It Working?
Hired a packager, awarded a franchisee or two, and now stuck? Lonnie Helgerson, CFE breaks down exactly why most new franchise systems stall — and what it takes to fix them.
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10
Jun
World Franchise Day Is Here. And It’s About Time.
June 10 is World Franchise Day. The World Franchise Council just made it official. Starting in 2025, the second Wednesday of June is dedicated to celebrating franchising’s role in the global economy. Employment. Entrepreneurship. Opportunity. Proven systems that reduce risk and increase the odds of success for business owners worldwide. I’ve been in this industry […]
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9
Jun
The Best Franchises for Veterans in 2026: What to Look For and How to Find Them
Veterans make exceptional franchise owners — but not every franchise is the right fit. Lonnie Helgerson, CFE breaks down what to look for, which categories perform best, and how to find your match in 2026.
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2
Jun
When to Bring in Outside Help: Signs Your Franchise System Needs a Consultant
Running a franchise system is one of the most demanding things a business owner can do. You’re not just managing a business — you’re managing a network of businesses, each owned by someone who invested their savings based on your promise that the system works. Most franchisors start strong. The first few units open. The […]
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26
May
How to Evaluate a Franchise Opportunity: The 10 Questions Every Buyer Must Ask
Most franchise buyers don’t ask enough questions before they sign. They do the initial research. They attend a discovery day. They talk to a few franchisees — usually the ones the franchisor hand-picked for them. And then they get excited, fall in love with the brand, and skip the hard due diligence that separates a […]
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The 25 Core Areas Every Franchise System Must Have — and Most Don’t
Lonnie Helgerson, CFE draws on his book Five Pennies to outline the 25 core operational areas every franchise system must have — and the ones most emerging franchisors are missing.
Read More
The State of Franchising in 2026: Trends Every Buyer and Franchisor Needs to Know
The IFA projects $921B in franchise output and 12,000+ new units in 2026. Lonnie Helgerson, CFE breaks down what the numbers mean for buyers, franchisors, and emerging brands.
Read More
What 35 Years in Franchising Taught Me About What Separates Winners from Failures
Lonnie Helgerson, CFE draws on 35 years and his book Five Pennies to reveal the 10 rules that separate winning franchise systems from those that fail.
Read More
Is Your Business Ready to Franchise? 7 Signs the Timing Is Right
Thinking about franchising your business? Lonnie Helgerson, CFE shares the 7 signs that tell him a business is genuinely ready — and the honest truth about what happens when it isn’t.
Read More
You Paid to Franchise Your Business. So Why Isn’t It Working?
Hired a packager, awarded a franchisee or two, and now stuck? Lonnie Helgerson, CFE breaks down exactly why most new franchise systems stall — and what it takes to fix them.
Read More
World Franchise Day Is Here. And It’s About Time.
June 10 is World Franchise Day. The World Franchise Council just made it official. Starting in 2025, the second Wednesday of June is dedicated to celebrating franchising’s role in the global economy. Employment. Entrepreneurship. Opportunity. Proven systems that reduce risk and increase the odds of success for business owners worldwide. I’ve been in this industry […]
Read More
The Best Franchises for Veterans in 2026: What to Look For and How to Find Them
Veterans make exceptional franchise owners — but not every franchise is the right fit. Lonnie Helgerson, CFE breaks down what to look for, which categories perform best, and how to find your match in 2026.
Read More
When to Bring in Outside Help: Signs Your Franchise System Needs a Consultant
Running a franchise system is one of the most demanding things a business owner can do. You’re not just managing a business — you’re managing a network of businesses, each owned by someone who invested their savings based on your promise that the system works. Most franchisors start strong. The first few units open. The […]
Read More
How to Evaluate a Franchise Opportunity: The 10 Questions Every Buyer Must Ask
Most franchise buyers don’t ask enough questions before they sign. They do the initial research. They attend a discovery day. They talk to a few franchisees — usually the ones the franchisor hand-picked for them. And then they get excited, fall in love with the brand, and skip the hard due diligence that separates a […]
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