Why a franchise is like your child

They say your business is your baby, and it’s no joke. Now, you can’t compare a store of brick-and-mortar to a real-live person, but they do sometimes bear striking similarities. Here are just a few reasons why:

They takes everything you’ve got

When you have a newborn, you truly understand the phrase “It’s not about you anymore!” Suddenly, everything revolves around a squirming little bundle, 24-7. Sometimes, that’s the way starting a franchise can seem, too.

You watch them grow

Once your franchise gets out of the “newborn” stage, things really start getting interesting. You begin hiring more employees, having more specials – and maybe even opening additional branches. Watch your baby grow!

They’ll make you proud

There’s only so much pride you can take in work done as an employee. But when you’re the mom or dad of a franchise, it gives you a feeling of pride you can’t get anywhere else. That’s YOUR baby performing out there!

And like all parents, you’ll make mistakes, but that’s just part of the process. In the end, it’s worth it to have an “adult” franchise you helped raise from the start.

What part of being a “franchise parent” are you most looking forward to?