by Hector Morales | Feb 21, 2023 | Franchise
Starting a new business can be a daunting task. Ben Teaford knows this firsthand, having spent 16 years owning a major tax preparation franchise. When he was looking to exit that franchise he knew what he was looking to do next. With his mother and co-owner, Bonita,...
by Hector Morales | Feb 3, 2023 | Franchise
How is a Franchise Different from a Regular Small Business? One of the biggest differences between a franchise and an independent small business is the built-in brand recognition franchises have. When starting a new business, building brand awareness is a huge...
by Hector Morales | Jan 26, 2023 | Franchise
Since joining Signal in late 2019, Jesse Acree, owner of Franchise #257, Portland, OR, has seen exponential growth. He grew from one market to six and saw triple-digit growth in several of those markets. Acree is a tremendous ambassador of the Signal brand and...
by Hector Morales | Nov 29, 2022 | Franchise
For Marsha Morrell, Signal is more than just a business. “My personal goal, after I finished my career working for other people, was to enable my family to have a business and something they could call their own.” Marsha and her sons, Brian and Jeff Gilhooly own...
by Hector Morales | Nov 14, 2022 | Franchise
“Humbling. Stressful. Mentally crushing, but in a good way. I couldn’t be happier with how things have ended up.” This is how Chad Arner, Owner, and Corey Beauregard, VP of Operations, describe the last 15 months running franchise #161, St. Petersburg, FL. Arner also...