How to Get Ready to Franchise Your Business

How to Get Your Business Ready to Franchise: Building a Strong Strategic Plan Of course, that’s Abraham Lincoln in the center, discussing strategy with his generals and maybe not so obvious is that General Custer is standing to the far right of the group, getting ready for the Battle of Antietam (Courtesy of the Library …

FMS Podcast Launch

In the ever-evolving world of franchising, staying informed and adapting to new trends and strategies is crucial for success. Recognizing this need, Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS) has launched a new franchise podcast dedicated to delivering top-tier information and insights on franchising. This new podcast aims to become an invaluable resource for both aspiring and established …

A.E.S. Fitness Franchise System: Revolutionizing the Mobile Fitness Equipment Repair Market

In an era where fitness and wellness have taken center stage, the need for reliable maintenance and repair of fitness equipment has never been greater. A.E.S. Fitness, a pioneering franchise system, is capitalizing on this burgeoning demand by offering a unique business model centered around mobile fitness equipment repair. This overview explores the A.E.S. Fitness …

When Do You Need to Audit Your Franchise Business?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) imposes certain regulations on franchisors to protect franchisees and ensure transparency in the franchise relationship. One such requirement is the obligation for franchisors to provide audited financial statements to prospective franchisees under specific circumstances. In this article, we’ll delve into the conditions under which the FTC mandates franchisors to conduct …

Chris Conner FMS

Conner’s first foray into entrepreneurship came with the founding of FMS Franchise, a franchise development firm based in the Atlanta area. Despite facing initial challenges and skepticism from peers, Conner’s unwavering dedication and commitment to supporting new franchise systems and delivering results for brands entering the franchise category propelled the FMS business to success. This …

Devin Conner: Pioneering Leadership at West Coast Franchise Developers

Empowering Entrepreneurs through Innovative Franchise Development In the dynamic world of franchising, visionary leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape and providing opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Devin Conner, the CEO of West Coast Franchise Developers, stands out as a driving force behind the success and growth of the organization. With a passion for …

Taking the Jump into Entrepreneurship

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a former Army Ranger who had served time in Afghanistan and certainly had put in his time serving our country.  He had been planning his new business to provide professional body-guard/security services for the past year and a half.  It was hard not to feel for …

How to Grow Your Small Business

I am a small business owner, Conner and Associates, LLC, DBA Franchise Marketing Systems, based in Atlanta, GA.   I fight the same fight you do every day of every week of every month.  Sometimes it seems like all odds are against you being successful and you just can’t do anything right.  Government regulations don’t seem to …