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Jane Stein | Franchise Consultant & Author. Helping career professionals find the right franchise fit — without the guesswork.

Book your free call: yourfranchiseiswaiting.com Jane Stein is the author of “The Girlfriends Guide to Franchising” which is a series of educational workshops and resources to help empower women interested in franchising. Offered in conjunction with franchise consulting services and funding information and education.

06/10/2026

You don’t need an MBA to run a franchise.

You’ve probably been building the right skills in real life for years.
Maybe you’ve led a team, trained new hires, managed a budget, or been the one people rely on to “make things happen” at work.

Those are exactly the skills that matter when you’re running a franchise with a proven system behind it. The right franchise gives you the playbook: how the business works, how to market it, what to track, and how to build your staff. You bring the work ethic, the leadership, and the willingness to follow the process.

Before you move forward with any brand, make sure you’re asking the questions that uncover what the day‑to‑day really looks like, how they support you, and whether the model fits you.

👉 I put together a simple resource with Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Franchise so you don’t have to figure that out from scratch:https://yourfranchiseiswaiting.com/questions-to-ask/

06/04/2026

You know those businesses you suddenly see everywhere… and then realize you missed the chance to get in early?

Behavioral health centers for kids on the autism spectrum are going to be that for a lot of people. Here’s why:

- About 1 in 31 kids in the U.S. are on the autism spectrum
- Behavioral health has grown into a $140B+ industry
- In many towns, parents are still driving long distances or sitting on waitlists just to get services.

One model that’s built to meet that need is the autism behavioral health franchise I’ve been featuring this week. It lets an owner:

- Open a center that provides ABA, speech, and OT services
- Build a clinical team instead of being the clinician
- Serve families who are actively looking for care
- Operate within an insurance‑driven revenue model

If you’ve ever thought, “Why doesn’t someone open something like this here?”… this is your sign to at least learn how the business side actually works.

I created a detailed overview of the behavioral health franchise opportunity, investment, qualifications, and how it supports children and families: https://shorturl.at/8Q5K6

06/03/2026

Every town has families quietly fighting the same battle: Calling every provider in the area. Sitting on waitlists for months. Wondering if their child is falling behind while they wait

Now imagine being the person who brings a new center to that community. That’s what this behavioral health franchise is about. It’s a business, yes, but it’s also a way to give local families access to autism support (ABA, speech, OT, school readiness) they simply don’t have enough of right now.

You’re not trying to convince people to buy something they don’t need. You’re showing up in a space where demand already exists and services are scarce.

If you’ve ever thought: “I wish someone would build this here”… maybe that someone is you.

I put together a breakdown that explains how this model works, what it costs, and who it’s designed for. You can read it here:
👉 https://shorturl.at/8Q5K6

06/02/2026

If you’ve ever said, “I wish I could build a business that actually helps families”… this is for you.

This month’s franchise spotlight is a behavioral health center for kids and teens on the autism spectrum (roughly ages 2–20). It sits where education, health care, and child care overlap and the need is massive.

About 1 in 31 U.S. children have some form of autism
Behavioral health is now a $140B+ industry Many centers have long waiting lists and communities are still underserved

The numbers are strong:
- Average affiliate unit sales: $2M*( see the 2025 item 19 in the FDD)
- You don’t need a large number of clients
- Largely insurance‑paid revenue

Owners don’t need to be clinicians. They need:
- Solid business/management skills
- A passion for serving the autism and behavioral health community
- At least $150K in liquid capital, 700+ credit score
- Ability to invest about $280K–$580K total

It’s an early‑stage franchise with lots of open territory for the right people. If you want to see how this works, impact, numbers, and requirements. Start here https://shorturl.at/8Q5K6

05/29/2026

If you’re the type of entrepreneur who wants total freedom, loves designing every system from scratch, and hates following someone else’s playbook, franchising will probably feel like a cage.

But if you want to move from career to business ownership (or toward retirement). Have some capital to invest, prefer a proven system instead of starting from zero, are willing to follow a process and execute it well …then a franchise might be exactly what you’re looking for.

In this video I break down:
- Who should not buy a franchise
- Who tends to thrive in franchise ownership
- The mindset you really need to succeed (hint: coachability and ex*****on)

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05/27/2026

Is a franchise right for everyone? Definitely not.

If you’re a natural entrepreneur who loves building everything from scratch and creating your own systems, franchising will probably drive you crazy. You might be happier launching your own brand.

But if you:
- Want to bridge the gap between your career and retirement
- Have some capital to invest
- Don’t want to reinvent the wheel

Are willing to follow a proven system and trust the playbook
…then a franchise might be exactly what you’re looking for.

In this video I explain:
- Who should NOT buy a franchise
- Who is actually a great fit for franchise ownership
- Why being coachable and system‑oriented matters more than being “a visionary”

If you’re curious and want to go deeper, download my free Franchising 101 ebook here: https://shorturl.at/iTQHI

05/26/2026

One of the biggest shifts I’m seeing in franchising right now isn’t about brands, it’s about funding.

We’re in a very different lending environment than we were a few years ago:

Interest rates are still higher than what many people remember, so taking on debt is more expensive and the room for error is smaller.

SBA has tightened some eligibility rules and documentation requirements for 7(a) loans, including higher minimum score thresholds and stricter standards around existing SBA debt.

Lenders are being more cautious, which means they’re looking harder at cash flow, total debt, and how realistic your projections are before saying yes. At the same time, I’m talking to more professionals who are leaving corporate and assuming:
“If I like the franchise and have my down payment, the funding will work itself out.”

In 2026, that’s not something you want to assume.
This is what I help clients do differently:
Understand how much debt a specific model can realistically support at today’s rates

Decide whether SBA is the right tool or if it makes more sense to use retirement funds, partners, or a phased approach. Look at the total risk to the household, not just “Can I qualify?”

Your funding plan isn’t just paperwork at the end. It’s part of making a smart decision from the beginning. Explore more resources at: https://shorturl.at/U1M7l

If you’re considering a franchise and you’re not sure how the funding side fits together, feel free to ask a question in the comments or send me a message.

05/22/2026

When people evaluate a franchise, they usually start with the brand, the fees, and the income potential.

But one of the most important questions often gets pushed to the bottom of the list: “What does my territory actually look like?”

Your territory defines where you can operate, who you can realistically serve, and how much room you have to grow. If that territory isn’t clearly protected, you risk competing with other owners from the same brand or even with the franchisor, inside the market you thought was “yours.”

That’s why I always treat territory as a core part of due diligence, not a small detail in the paperwork. It’s one of the first things I review to help protect your investment.

In this short video, I break down:
Why territory matters so much for long-term success
What “protection” really means (and what it doesn’t)

The kinds of questions you should be asking before you sign anything

If you’re exploring franchising, this is something you want to understand now, not later.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://shorturl.at/C81ME
👉 Learn more and get resources at: https://yourfranchiseiswaiting.com/

Have a question about territory or availability in your area? Drop it in the comments or send me a message.

05/20/2026

Can I be honest with you about something?

One of the biggest lies in franchise marketing is this:
"This is a semi-absentee model you only need 5-10 hours a week!"

I see this claim all the time. And it drives me crazy. Because it sets people up with unrealistic expectations and when reality hits, they feel misled and frustrated.

Here's the truth about semi-absentee ownership: It typically requires 20-30 hours per week. Not 5. Not 10. And those hours can't all be at night or on weekends.

Why? Because you're still the CEO. Even with a manager running day-to-day operations, YOU are responsible for:

- Reviewing financials and KPIs
- Supporting and managing your team
- Troubleshooting issues when they come up
- Being available during business hours when your manager needs you
- Making strategic decisions about the business

And during the ramp-up period (first 6-12 months)?

You'll be even MORE involved, hiring, training, setting up systems, and making sure everything runs smoothly.
Now here's why I still recommend semi-absentee models to the right people.

Because if you're strategic and realistic, semi-absentee CAN work. You CAN build a business while keeping your corporate income. You CAN transition out of your W-2 on YOUR timeline. You CAN create an asset that eventually gives you more freedom.

Want honest advice about your situation? Schedule a free consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jane-stein

Have you seen franchises market themselves as "only 5-10 hours/week"? What was your reaction?

05/19/2026

One of the most overlooked (but critical) questions when buying a franchise:
"What does my territory look like?"

Because your territory defines your protection, your potential, and ultimately, your profit.

Here's what I mean:

When you invest in a franchise, your territory determines where you can operate and grow. A protected territory means no other franchisee from the same brand can open nearby and compete with you.

Without clear territory protection? You risk market saturation. You end up in what I call the "Subway situation". Where franchisees from the SAME brand are competing with each other just blocks away.

That's not a sustainable business model. That's a turf war. And nobody wins.

With a protected territory, you get:
✅ Breathing room to build your customer base without internal competition
✅ Space to establish brand presence and reputation
✅ Actual growth potential (not just fighting for scraps)
This is why territory checks are one of the FIRST things we do when evaluating franchise brands with clients.

Because I don't want you falling in love with a fantastic franchise concept only to discover during due diligence that the best territories were already claimed by early franchisees, and all that's left are the low-population, hard-to-reach areas nobody else wanted.

That's not setting you up for success. That's setting you up for frustration.

What to look for when evaluating territory:

- Type of territory protection. Exclusive vs. protected vs. non-exclusive (they're all different)

- Population requirements. How many people or households must be in your territory?

- Geographic boundaries. Are they clearly defined in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)?

- What territories have already been claimed? What's realistically left?

Territory isn't just a detail in the contract. It's foundational to your success.

👉 Want help evaluating franchise territories? Schedule a free consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jane-stein

Question: Have you ever asked a franchisor about territory protection and gotten a vague answer? What happened?

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