5 Mistakes That Prevent You from Finding the Right Franchise
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These mistakes cost people years of time and hundreds of thousands of dollars. All five are completely avoidable.
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15
Years of Franchising
$4M+
Annual Revenue Built
12
Years as Top Performer
600+
Franchise Brands
What You'll Discover
Each mistake revealed in this guide has derailed countless franchise dreams. Learn how to avoid them before you invest six figures.Â
Choosing based on passion instead of strategic fit
Why loving coffee doesn't mean you should own a coffee shop - and how to evaluate what actually matches your skills and lifestyle.
Inadequate validation with existing owners
The critical questions most people never ask that reveal the real financial picture and day-to-day reality of ownership.
Not planning based on realistic financials
Why undercapitalization is the #1 cause of franchise failure - and how much working capital you really need.
Not involving your spouse until it's too late
How to make franchise ownership a partnership decision from day one, protecting both your business and your relationship.
Believing the franchisor will make you successful
Why the franchise system is just a tool - and what actually determines if you'll become a top performer or struggle.
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Who Is This For?
This is for you if any of these sound familiar:
✅ You’re exploring franchise ownership seriously. You’re past the “someday” stage and want clear, practical guidance before investing six figures.
✅ You’re successful in your career, but new to franchising. You’ve built a strong professional career, but you know what got you here may not automatically make you a successful owner.
✅ You want a business that fits your life. You care about lifestyle, schedule, and family as much as income, and you want a franchise that supports all three.
About Alan Regala
High Performance Franchise Coach
CEO & Founder of Athlete to Owner
Alan's journey from Division I tennis player to Stanford-educated engineer to multi-million dollar business owner gives him unique insights into what it takes to win in business.
- Earned MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford
- Design Engineer at IDEO
- First venture (PicoPad) failed - learned critical lessons
- Founded ShelfGenie of Seattle in 2010
- Grew it to #1 performing location nationally over 14 years
- Successfully exited in Spring 2024
- Now helps others transition to business ownership through Athlete to Owner Franchise Coaching
Why Alan's Different: He's walked every path himself- corporate, failed startup, successful franchise, and brings championship-level discipline to business coaching.
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