Between setting up your storefront and hiring your first employee, there’s a lot that goes into opening up your new franchise. As you get your location staffed and ready for business, you have the perfect opportunity to shine as a manager and create a fantastic team dynamic. If you’re curious about what managerial skills you’ll need to hit the ground running, we’ve compiled a list of the most important things: Have confidence. Read on →

If you’re interested in owning your own franchise location, you clearly possess an entrepreneurial spirit and some business savvy. However, deciding you’re interested is only the first step in the process—now is the time to narrow down your options and pick the perfect fit for you. As you begin to do your research and seek out your dream job, here are four things you should know before you sign that contract: 1. Read on →

Almost everyone enjoys listening to tunes. Whether you’re hearing your pre-workout pump up playlist or winding down after a long day, the right music can make or break the moment. Just like our everyday lives, the right music can make or break the retail moment, too. From enhanced customer experience to enhanced customer sales (yes, really!) a little music can go a long way in your retail space. Here’s how: Enhance the Atmosphere With the rise of e-commerce, consumers shopping in a physical store are looking for more than goods. Read on →

There’s no doubt about the fact that franchising is exciting. You’re making a career change, taking charge of your work life and chasing your dreams of owning a business. However, making the decision to own a franchise is also a big step—meaning the proper preparations must be taken to ensure everything goes smoothly. We’ve compiled a list of four things franchise owners should understand before they sign on the dotted line: Understand Your Strengths When you buy into a franchise, you’re also buying into the system the company has developed to give you a jump-start to success. Read on →

As a franchise owner in the retail industry, you know it’s important for customers to have a top-notch experience every time they enter your store. Poor customer service translates into billions of lost revenue, but through training and staff development, great customer service is just around the corner. Here are ways that franchise owners can train new hires and seasoned staff to provide exceptional customer interactions every time: Start With Smart Hiring Remember, just because someone has past experience doesn’t mean they’ll be the best fit for the sales floor. Read on →

So you’re thinking about a career change—that’s a great place to start! More and more people are finding that they don’t want to be trapped on their career path…and realizing that they don’t have to be! Chances are if you’ve been having these thoughts, you’ve considered franchising. With strong projections of the growth for the franchise industry and the network of support franchisees have access to, it seems like there’s never been a better time to buy a franchise location of your own. Read on →

If you’re seeking a new business venture to further your career, you’ve probably spent countless hours researching and evaluating what decision will be the most lucrative. While any big career development will have its fair share of worry, one of the surest investments professionals can make is a franchise. Becoming a franchisee can open many more doors than going into a business venture alone, both financially and for your career. iFixandRepair is passionate about the franchise industry—we’ve partnered with countless new franchisees over the years and know how fulfilling the process is. Read on →

Retail franchisees are experts in their field, but even the best business owner can’t be in two places at once. Having the bandwidth to nurture and grow your franchise at a high level requires building a solid sales team that can handle day-to-day operations and objectives. Because we have a presence in malls and retail centers all over the country, iFixandRepair is passionate about empowering our franchise owners to develop and lead their sales teams. Read on →