So you’ve launched your franchise brand.

Locations are growing, teams are building, momentum is picking up.

Now comes the big question:

“How do I make sure the quality stays the same?”

Once you’ve launched your franchise, the next big question is:

“How do I know if it’s working?”

That’s where KPIs come in.

Franchise compliance sounds a little... formal, right?

But really, it just means playing by the rules of the brand you’ve joined.

If it feels like technology is changing everything right now — that’s because it is.

Franchising included.

If you’ve ever thought about buying a franchise, you’ve probably asked yourself:

“But what’s the return on investment?”

Totally fair question — and an important one.

Here’s the truth:

When you franchise, you face many of the same risks as any business owner.

I get asked this a lot:

“What kind of personality do you need to be a good franchise owner?”

It’s a great question.

Here’s what I’ve learned.

I often hear this question:

“Can I run a franchise and still keep my day job?”

The short answer: yes, you can.

But let’s dive a little deeper.

I get asked this one a lot:

“What does being a franchise owner really mean? What kind of role will I have?”

And the truth is—it depends.

I was asked recently:

“Can I own more than one franchise brand with the same franchisor?”

The answer is: sort of.

Let me explain.

One of the biggest strengths of franchising is brand consistency.

But how do franchisors actually keep the brand reputation strong across many locations?

Let’s talk about it.

One of the top questions I hear is:

“How long does it take to make money with a franchise?”

And honestly, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

At the end of the day, it's your business and you have all the same risks that you would have if you started on your own. You may have issues with customers or with employees.

I get asked this a lot:

“How important is due diligence when you’re buying a franchise?”

And my answer is simple: it’s absolutely critical.

It really depends on which brand you're getting into. Some have low upfront expenses and a quick ramp-up time—meaning you could make money even within months. Others are pretty expensive to start up and they might take time—maybe as much as a year or two—before you're profitable.

I hear this one a lot:

“How important is location when it comes to franchising?”

And honestly? It’s a bit more complicated than people think.

 A multi-unit franchise is someone who has bought multiple territories and has started to open up multiple units. So this could look like multiple cities with a painting company or it could look like multiple restaurants with Burger King or McDonald's.

If you’re thinking about investing in a franchise, one of the most important things to do is take a close look at the financials.

But where do you even start?

Let’s break it down.

 Let's say you want to run a business in one city and then take that system and replicate it to multiple cities. As a franchisee you have that opportunity. And it's easier than ever because the system is turnkey.

I was asked recently:

“If I franchise my business, do I lose control?”

It’s a smart question — and the answer is both yes and no.

Let me explain.