Six Franchise Owners Share Why They Chose A Concrete Craft Franchise

We live in a review-driven world. “97% of consumers now use online media when researching products or services in their local area. 91% of 18-to-34-year-olds trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations, and 93% of customers say that online reviews influenced their purchase decisions.” (Qualtrics.com) From restaurants to pet products, consumers flock to review […]

February 4th, 2021 | HFC news, updates and announcements

Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500® List Is Out

For the last 46 years, Entrepreneur Magazine has presented their Franchise 500 list of exceptional franchise opportunities to jump-start the new year for aspiring entrepreneurs and job-change New Year’s resolution makers. It’s a very prestigious list and Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) is proud to announce that all five of its home improvement franchise brands—Budget Blinds®, […]

January 28th, 2021 | HFC news, updates and announcements

JM Family Enterprises Adds Kitchen Tune-Up to Home Franchise Concepts Family of Brands

Deerfield Beach, Fla., Dec. 17, 2020 — Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, has entered into an agreement to acquire Kitchen Tune-Up, an impressive and growing franchise company specializing in affordable kitchen updates through its network of 135 individual franchisees in 202 territories across the U.S. JM Family and Home Franchise Concepts are focused on empowering […]

December 17th, 2020 | HFC news, updates and announcements

Scott Barrett Named President and CEO of Home Franchise Concepts

JM Family veteran takes the helm of the nation’s leading home services franchisor IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–H. Scott Barrett, a multi-year veteran of the franchising industry, has become president and CEO of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), the leading franchisor in the home improvement goods and services space. The announcement was made today by Brent Burns, president and […]

September 1st, 2020 | HFC news, updates and announcements

Top Three Reasons To Own A Franchise Business

Working for someone else generally means that they have the power over what you do, what you earn, your benefits, and even your job security. Through employment contracts and negotiating, many people happily find their place in the work world as an employee. For entrepreneurial-inclined people, however, the desire to own a business and be […]

July 30th, 2020 | Franchising 101

Five Ways Your Life Will Change As A Franchise Business Owner

A new job can bring schedule changes, a learning curve, and new company culture, but if major life changes are what you’re looking for, a new job may fall short. It will impact your everyday activities, certainly, but it probably won’t bring major change. Breaking out of the employer/employee mold by becoming your own boss […]

June 18th, 2020 | Franchising 101

Budget Blinds Is #27 In Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Best Franchises To Buy In 2020

Every January, Franchise Business Review® (FBR) publishes their annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards to help prospective franchise buyers in their search for the right franchise. Based solely on surveyed franchisees who currently run a business, the results cull the top 200 franchises to buy in the new year. Budget Blinds is #27 for 2020 and has […]

January 16th, 2020 | HFC news, updates and announcements

Your Franchise Interview: Four Questions To Ask And Four Questions To Be Ready To Answer

You’ve made the decision to buy a franchise business. You’ve done your homework, made comparisons, and finally submitted a qualification form for a call back from the franchise business opportunity you’re most interested in. This phone call is a critical step in the process that will ultimately determine if you buy this franchise. Home Franchise […]

November 28th, 2019 | Franchising 101

Benefits And Advantages Of Being A Franchise Business Owner

There’s a well-known saying in the franchise world, “You’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself.” It’s definitely one of the reasons that franchise business ownership is popular with individuals who prefer to be their own boss instead of working for someone else. It’s also one of the most substantial benefits of buying into […]

August 29th, 2019 | Franchising 101

Trilantic North America Sells Majority Stake in Home Franchise Concepts

July 8th, 2019 | HFC news, updates and announcements