Franchisee resource center

Q: What sets Hobby Quest apart from other Education franchises?

Despite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, FranServe founder and president, Tim Bleakley, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive.

In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.

We can generate up to 70% of the leads from in house managed campaigns, we have our award winning Sales Support that has proprietary telephone systems to turn leads into set appointments, industry leading pricing for product and proprietary sales, and support software that is proven to close deals and manage your business in the most efficient manner possible. We also have industry lead validation and discovery processes so that our candidate can truly understand our business model and reasons for success.

Great Menu; 24 or more beers on tap in every pub; Huge Audio Visual Package

For more and more people, Sunday no longer feels like the weekend.

I had been working for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM for 16 years prior to becoming a franchisee. I started out literally getting my hands dirty – and pricked, and cut – as a flower cutter in a retail location in Brooklyn. It’s the store I own now, although we’re in a new location. I worked my way up to being a district manager in New York. In 2002, [Vice President of Retail and Franchising ] Ted Marlowe approached me about buying one of the company stores they were looking to franchise. Apparently [company founder] Jim McCann had taken note of my work and my commitment to the company, and had recommended me to Ted as someone who might be a good franchise candidate.

Something that is possible with franchise ownership that may not always work with a start-up business is the ability to maintain your career while you run your business. Although many franchisees rely on their business unit as the basis of their revenue stream, there are more people interested in buying a franchise to generate a second source of income. A flexible franchise option makes this a possibility and can afford some opportunities that other franchises cannot.

You want to dip your toe into the waters of business ownership and have decided to jump into a franchise. Maybe you’ve zeroed in on which franchise is right for you or perhaps you’re still exploring the options. Whatever you decide, you’ll need a way to finance the venture, and that can be intimidating. Getting a business loan can be tricky… even as the economy begins to heal. If you’ve got money, banks and credit unions will line up to loan you even more. If you don’t have money? Well, take heart—here are some alternative funding options that can put you at the helm of your own franchise: