Stacey Riska

What's Your Next?

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Providing great information to help aspiring Entrepreneurs transition out of their current business or corporate job into another business or franchise.

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Stacey Riska

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Jun 30, 2026

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The Entire Franchise Deal - FDD Item 22 06.10.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Guess what, imagine this, we're going to be covering another item in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) , but we promise we are really close to the end. If you've been following along with us through all the Items of the FDD, you're probably worn out by now. The good news, this is a short item. It's item 22. Item 22 of the FDD has t...

Is Your Franchisor Having Financial Difficulties? Find Out in Franchise Disclosure Document Item 21 27.09.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Can you imagine that there are 23 Items in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) . We are closing in on the end covering all the Items, and we are now covering Item 21 which is the financial statements of the franchisor in general. The most important part about this Item is that there are two sets of financial statements that are covered in this particula...

Becoming a Grandmapreneur: Never Too Late to Chase Your Dreams 26.09.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of "What's Your Next." I'm Stacey Riska, your expert franchise matchmaker, here to help you find a business that's a perfect match for you. Today, we have a special guest, Connie Inukai of Write Your Selfie . Connie is not just an author and inventor, but also what we affectionately c...

Is Your Franchise Closing Locations ... Find Out in Item 20 14.09.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com So we are back on the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) looking at item 20 and it’s a doozy. It's a prominent item in that there are a lot of numbers and facts and figures that are covered in this Item regarding the number of units within a franchise being disclosed.  In this particular Item, it's not like Item 19 where there's a lot of fle...

The Granddaddy of the Franchise Disclosure Document - Item 19 15.08.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com For those of you who have been following us along, we're going back to the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and we're covering the granddaddy of all the Items (of the FDD), which is Item 19. We're gonna learn what is Item 19, and why is it important and give you some advice on how to follow up on Item 19 if you're evaluating a franchi...

Multi-Unit or Single Unit … That is the Franchise Question 02.08.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Great news … we are not going through the Franchise Disclosure Document in this post, we are actually going to be covering something that you will be exposed to likely if you are investigating a franchise, if the franchise has this opportunity available for you, and that is what is a Multi-unit Franchise . Multi-Unit or Single Unit … That is the Franchise Q...

You Can Own A Business Of Caring: How Right At Home Franchise Is Transforming Lives and Bottom Lines! 20.07.2023

Are you ready to make a difference while building a thriving business ?   Watch the replay of this webinar as we unveil the incredible world of Right At Home Franchise , where compassion meets entrepreneurship.  Here's what you'll learn during this exciting event:  Explore the booming and lucrative senior care industry: Tap into a thriving market that offers immense potential for growth...

IKIGAI: The Magic Word That Will Give You A Happy, Healthy, Sustainable and Prosperous Life 14.07.2023

IKIGAI - no it’s not a new buzzword. But it is a word you’ll want to understand if you want a happy, healthy, sustainable and prosperous life . On this episode of “What’s Your Next?” Stacey interviews Emille Bryant to unlock the secrets of living a fulfilled and purposeful life.  You’ll learn: How to align your inner desires with the outer world Wake up every day excited because you’re living a li...

What Happens When a Public Figure is Involved With Your Franchise - Franchise Disclosure Document Item 18 Disclosed 10.07.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com We are continuing on with the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) , and for those who've been following along with us, we've covered Items 1 to 17 previously (check them out). Now we're going to be going through Item 18 of the FDD , which really has to do with disclosure of the involvement of any public figures in that franchise. And it'...

SprayNet - Own A Franchise That Is Transforming The Home Services Industry 30.06.2023

  Discover the Future of Home Improvement!  SprayNet - Own A Franchise That Is Transforming The Home Services Industry  Are you ready to own a business that is revolutionizing the way homes are transformed?   Watch the replay to learn about SprayNet - a unique franchise that's making waves in the home improvement industry.   Get ready for inspiration, innovation, and opportunity as we showcas...

How Do You Exit a Franchise - Franchise Disclosure Document Item 17 29.06.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Today we're marching forward again into Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) , which is an interesting item. Item 17 has to do with the end of your franchise agreement, meaning that when you acquire a franchise, one thing you highly want to consider when acquiring it is having some type of exit strategy before you even get started.  What...

Franchise Fusion: How A Serial Entrepreneur Meshed Passion and Profit To Start A Franchise From Scratch 19.06.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com 👍 Maybe you have a great product or service and you’re wondering how to grow and scale the business. Could franchising be a good option? What’s involved? What are the advantages? What are the roadblocks? 💰 All of these questions and more are answered in this episode of What’s Your Next. You’ll hear from Denise Lawrence a #femalegogetter who after 36 years...

Franchise Disclosure Document Item 16 Secrets You Should Know 14.06.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Today we're going to be diving into another section of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) . There are 23 sections and we highly encourage you to go back and learn about some of the previous Items that we have covered. Some of these Items are progressive, so you will have reviewed some precursor information that sometimes shows up later in later It...

Stressed Out: What Every Business Owner Needs To Know 09.06.2023

There's a 5-letter word affecting aspiring and current business owners that is negatively impacting their health.  This 5-letter word is STRESS 😞. But don't stress about it LOL. 🤣 This episode of What's Your Next features Dr. Raynette Ilg, a naturopath and owner of Olive Branch Wellness Center in South Elgin, IL who shares: What stress is How stress affects the body 🏃‍♀️ What is...

How You Can Be Part Of The #1 Real Estate Investing "We Buy Ugly Houses" Business 09.06.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Would you like to learn how you can become part of the "" We Buy Ugly Houses "" brand? 🏘️ How you can become part of the #1 buyer of houses in America 🛠️ How you can buy distressed properties from sellers who are in tough ""ugly"" situations and help others in financial need 🤝 The benefits of partnering with We Buy U...

Zoom Room - A Franchise for Pet Lovers That is Pawsome! 30.05.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Do you have a passion for 4-legged friend s? 🐕 Would you like to own a business that boasts more 5-star ratings than any other dog training business in America? And even better boasts a six-figure profitability model? Join us for a fun and educational event where you'll learn: 🐶 Trends in the pet care industry  🐾 How you can own a dog training gym w...

Franchise Disclosure Document Item 15 Full Review 20.05.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com Many people who acquire a franchise want to know if they can be kicked out of that franchise.  If you are one of them you are going to want to read Item 15 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) closely. Item 15 has to do with your obligations in the participation of the franchise itself. In this particular item, there are multiple pieces as far as what...

Franchise Disclosure Document Item 14 Secrets Revealed 10.05.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com We are now continuing with a previous topic that we had been covering before which is the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) . In particular, we have kind of worked through what they call the Items of the FDD. We've walked through Item 1 to Item 13, and now we are discussing Item 14. If you haven't listed to or seen our previous podcasts we do re...

Are Franchise Fees Worth It? 03.05.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com So we are going on another rant. A lot of times when we talk to people about franchises they get very defensive about having to pay quote-unquote franchise fees or royalties . What we want to discuss today is why these fees are very important to what you are acquiring ( when buying a franchise ), and in most cases are a good thing, not a bad thing, when you...

Is Replacing Your Employment Income Possible in Year One of Owning A Franchise? 24.04.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com We’re on a little bit of a rant and here's what happened. We were talking to a franchisee candidate who was really interested in owning a business. They were currently in a job that they hated and a common mantra that we hear all the time. All the typical reasons. I hate my boss, I hate my company. I know I'm next on the chopping block for layoffs...

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 13 Explained 11.04.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com There are 23 items in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and we're going to give a brief review of Item 13. If you haven’t been following along with our reviews of the previous FDD items you might want to check those out if you haven't because a lot of these are progressive, meaning they lead into some of the future items that you would need...

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 12 Explained 23.03.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com We are going to be looking at Item number 12 of the FDD , the Franchise Disclosure Document , what it’s about, and why it's important. If you have been following along we've done the previous ones Items 1 to 11. So please go back and check those out and learn what a lot of those have built up to some of these later items that we're getting in...

Why Franchises Are More Tempting Than A Cinnabon - Stacey Riska, CFC's interview on The Mosaic Life 09.03.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com HOSTS NAME : Laura Wagenknecht No one wakes up today and says "I want to buy a franchise." But many people are very curious about it. That's why Laura Wagenknecht, of Mosaic Business Consulting, interviewed Stacey Riska, CFC on her podcast "The Mosaic Life" to learn more about the franchise business model . A mosaic is a bunch of pi...

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 11 Explained 05.03.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com We are picking up where we left off before where we are reviewing the different items that are in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) . We've covered all the way up to Item 10 in our previous episode. So please go back and watch those if you get a chance. You'll learn a lot about Item 11 if you do that. We want to start with a disclaimer we ar...

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 10 Explained 08.02.2023

https://www. NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com We're continuing on in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and we're gonna be today looking at Item/Section 10 , which directly relates to the financial arrangements of the franchisor and the franchisee. And this section is a little bit complicated in that when you go to acquire a franchise, you may get some financial benefits from the franchi...

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