Fran-LINK Franchise Advisory & Consulting Group

05/13/2026

My little girl is growing up.
Happy Birthday, dear Jocelyn.

Love you always,
Your Papa

05/02/2026

Star light, star bright / First star I see tonight / I wish I may, I wish I might / Have the wish I wish tonight"

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02/13/2026

01/28/2026

The #1 Filter for Choosing a Franchise: Unit-Level Economics

During a recent presentation, IFA President & CEO Matt Haller said something every candidate needs to hear:

“Franchisors should not be making money on franchise sales.
They should be making money because their franchisees are making money.”

That mindset is the difference between systems that last, and systems that struggle.

With tighter profit margins across many industries, top franchisors are doubling down on:

🧭 Unit-level economics
🧭 Franchisee support
🧭 Operational excellence

Yet here’s the surprising part:
Nearly 70% of franchise candidates never read the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) before investing.

That leads to unrealistic expectations… and avoidable mistakes.

My role is to help candidates cut through the noise, evaluate the right data, and zero in on brands with real profitability and staying power.

If you’d like to revisit your goals and explore strategic options that match your timeline, you can grab a convenient time here: 👉

Choose what time works better to schedule a meeting.

01/01/2023

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Greetings from Sunny Florida🍸 Good Friends are HARD to Find. HARDER to Leave. And, IMPOSSIBLE to Forget! Best wishes for a terrific 2023 with friends & family Sending lots of love, Shelley, Alan, J

12/19/2022

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For all that celebrate, best wishes for a wonderful holiday with family & friends! Wishing you a joyous Hanukkah filled with beauty, love, light & peace. With much love, Shelley, Alan, Jocelyn Simba &

07/06/2022

Make Every Day YOUR Independence Day!
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The (New) Great American Dream - Financial Independence Declare YOUR Independence!! Is "Business Ownership" Your Path to Financial Freedom? The 4th of July is considered by many to be the most importa

01/13/2022

"To improve is to change... to be perfect is to change often."
-Winston Churchill

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09/24/2018

Some businesses in the home care industry are filling gaps in the workforce by employing retired workers who want to make extra income. Many older caregivers have dealt with health issues of their own, and so they can relate to clients.

Home care providers face relentless pressure to recruit and retain workers, with many focused on the rising number of millennials entering the labor pool. But some providers are finding success by …

05/01/2018

The franchising industry is growing more complex as entrepreneurs apply the model to new industries and regulatory issues continue. The model today is anything but simple. New segments bring new challenges

New elements are entering the franchise arena bringing complexities the franchise model has not experienced. How will franchisors respond to the mounting challenges they face in light of the limited educational assets available to support their efforts? There appears to be no simple answers.