Lisa Welko, Author at Integrity Franchise Group

How Did an Operations Manager Become a Franchise Owner? Kreg’s Story

Kreg Bolander ran an operations department for a window manufacturer and had thought about owning a business for years, but finance, HR and taxes kept scaring him off. A company bankruptcy made him start looking seriously. He chose Brothers That Just Do Gutters...

Why a Pharmacist Chose a Hair Extension Salon Franchise

She wasn’t looking for a franchise. She was looking for a fit.
How a pharmacist and pharmaceutical consultant worked through funding, site selection, and first-time uncertainty on the way to franchise ownership in Nashville.

Building and Remodeling Franchise Options: How to Evaluate Them in 2026

Thinking about a remodeling franchise? Read this first.
Learn how project-based revenue, state licensing, subcontractor labor, and draw schedules decide who lasts in this category — and who quietly exits.

Automotive Franchise Opportunities: How to Evaluate One

Thinking about an automotive franchise? Read this first. Learn how bay count, technician hiring, and equipment age quietly decide whether an automotive franchise works — and what to ask before you sign.

Beauty Franchise Opportunities: What They Are and How to Evaluate One in 2026

Thinking about a beauty franchise? Read this first. Learn how suite-rental and full-service beauty models really differ, what staffing and licensing demand of you, and how to evaluate a brand before you sign.

B2B Service Franchises: What Most Buyers Miss

Never heard of the brand? That might be the point. Learn how B2B service franchises actually work, why most buyers skip them for the wrong reason, and the five questions that tell you whether one is worth your time.

How to Choose a Franchise When Your First Pick Is Wrong

Choosing a franchise starts with a structured comparison of at least three brands across support, risk, involvement level, and fit with your life, not a search for the industry you already know. Most buyers rank brands by familiarity on day one. The brand that wins a real evaluation is often the one they ranked last.