Home care and maintenance franchises are incredibly resilient businesses because they offer essential services people always need.
Palmer created a successful blueprint by focusing on things that could be easily repeated, using technology to respond to customers fast, and coaching his franchise owners to be highly accountable.
While there’s no single “magic answer,” there are a few key steps to take to help you establish clear expectations. From validation calls to FDD analysis, here’s what you need to know.
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