Author: TimKatsch
TimKatsch
Tim Katsch is a former EVP of a national franchisor, where he led operations, real estate, construction, and marketing. He now runs Franchise Hire, a recruiting and executive search firm that helps franchise brands build exceptional teams, and publishes Franchise Brief, a platform covering trends and insights shaping franchising today. Tim is also the author of Coach Up: A Manager’s Quick-Start Guide to Workplace Coaching, a practical guide that helps general managers and new leaders become confident workplace coaches who bring out the best in their teams.
In the competitive world of franchising, attracting the right franchisees is about more than just having a great brand. For many franchisors, the key to building…
Five Star Franchising has appointed Ben Kramer as the new Brand President of Bio-One, a national provider of crime scene cleanup and biohazard decontamination services. Kramer…
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When you dive into the FDD of a franchise brand, you will see a section titled “Item 7 Estimated Initial Investment”. Within this section, you will…
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In today’s competitive labor market, attracting and retaining quality hourly employees poses one of the biggest challenges for franchise owners. However, savvy franchisors who cultivate vibrant,…