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At Raintree, we love working with franchise consultants who are passionate about what they do and ethical in changing lives. We also say that when it comes to brands and brokers, we like working with people we would want to grab a beer with, and Sue Derene absolutely...

​At Raintree, one of the most exciting parts of 2020 was rolling out our Consultant of the Month program! Since April, our team has had the chance to connect with some of the top (and our favorite!) consultants in the franchising industry to learn more about them...

You’re probably tired of reading this in every single article on the internet, but 2020 has been one crazy year. The COVID-19 pandemic required a number of restaurants, bars, and other public gathering spaces to shut down back in March, with a number of businesses...

Over his past 5 years as a Franchise Consultant, Carl Grossman has developed a deep knowledge and insight into this industry. From his mindset, his motivation, his intentions, and his passion, it is clear to see why he is in Business Alliance Inc.’s President’s Circle...

Hey, Franchise Developers! We’re extending a big, warm welcome to our Raintree family. We are so excited to introduce you to our team of experts who are eager to hear your story and share it in a compelling way to others. Growing franchises is our passion, and we are...

If you have been in the franchise industry for a while, or even if you are new, we’re sure you already know the name Patrick Elsner! But do you know Patrick’s story? How he started in the business, or how many people he has helped over the years? Well, you’re in luck...

2020 is proving to be a volatile year for the economy, job market, politics, and more. Potential entrepreneurs looking for their next investment are wise to explore franchise opportunities since they are sometimes virtually immune to recessions.  Is now the right time...

Our September pick for Franchise Consultant of the Month, Scott Diener, is a 30+ year veteran in franchising and franchise ownership. From building multiple brands from scratch beginning in 1989, when he helped launch the Unocal76 gas station brand into franchising,...

One of the top franchise growth questions we’ve been getting at Raintree over the past few months is, “We’re in the middle of a pandemic- is now really a great time to franchise?” And people are always shocked when we answer with a resounding “YES!”  We get it- on the...

Franchising provides benefits to both the Franchise Owner and the Franchisor. If you have a robust business model and are considering expanding, you may be interested in learning about the advantages of a franchise.  Believe it or not, the current pandemic is also...