“I saw the possibility of using the Internet as a search function [for franchises]. Because up until then lots of people had to travel miles to go to a franchise exhibition.”~ Sean McGarry on the origin of Franchise Direct and the franchise portal concept
Recently, our Founder, Owner, and current Managing Director Sean McGarry sat down for an interview with the Atlanta Small Business Network to discuss the franchise industry and how Franchise Direct has been helping prospective franchisees link up with franchises for over 20 years.
Some topics discussed include:
- Independent start-up business ownership vs. franchise ownership
- The resources available on FranchiseDirect.com
- The challenges facing entrepreneurs wanting to start a franchise
- Recommendations for those wanting to open a franchise
- Kinds of franchise types (area developers, franchise resales, etc.)
- The current demographics of franchise owners
- The typical timeline for opening a franchise
A big thank you to ASBN for having us! To watch the whole interview, check out the video above.