Lessons From a 2x Broker of the Year

When Daphne Papas left a 30-year career in the global fashion industry, she didn’t know she was about to build one of the most successful franchise consulting practices in the country. She had spent decades traveling the U.S., opening stores,

Building a Future One Step at a Time: How SBA Lender Turned Franchise Consultant Rick Khan Is Balancing Both Worlds

For Rick Khan, business ownership didn’t require quitting his career overnight — it required a plan, persistence, and the right partner.After 30 years in banking and SBA lending, Rick discovered that franchise consulting wasn’t just a side project;

From Franchise Owner to Freedom Finder: How Deb Tandy Turned Experience Into Impact with BAI

When Deb Tandy describes her first year as a franchise consultant, she doesn’t talk about closing deals or hitting numbers first.She talks about impact. “I’ve climbed the corporate ladder. I’ve made money,” she said. “Now I’m

From Multi-Unit Franchise Owner to Franchise Consultant: How Jeff Weiss Turned Experience into Strategic Insight for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

In the world of franchising, few perspectives are as valuable as that of someone who’s succeeded on both sides of the model — as a franchise owner and a franchise consultant.That’s exactly the lens Jeff Weiss brings to his work

20 Predictions for Franchising in 2026

--and Why the Best Brands and Brokers Will Win Bigger Than Ever Franchising is entering 2026 more disciplined than it’s been in a long time. After years of inflation, labor pressure, and tighter capital, the industry has been forced to grow up. The easy

Welcome BAI's New VP of Operations - Jon Jones

We’re excited to welcome Jon Jones as the new Vice President of Operations at Business Alliance, Inc.! Jon brings a powerhouse of experience and energy to the BAI team, with a career that spans franchise development, business coaching, and high-performance