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Brian Keen – Australia’s most sought after advisor for business owners considering franchising

Here are just some of the really practical insights available only from this unique franchise book:

  • What the costs associated with franchising really are
  • How to determine the best franchise method for your business
  • The right way to find the best franchisees
  • Using franchising as an exit strategy
  • How to set up your franchise to really maximise your profits

As a business owner I know how hard you have worked to get you where you are today – in a position to consider franchising. As franchisee and a franchisor I truly know the industry from both sides. As a consultant in the industry I’ve helped people like you, right across Australia, to achieve their dreams. I’m sure you’d love to greatly increase your profitability while reducing the number of hours you have to dedicate to your business – wouldn’t you?

I truly believe that franchising offers one of the most exciting business models around for anyone looking to create real wealth and financial independence for themselves and my book gives you all you need to know – it was written just for you, the successful Australian business owner.

My experience from looking at franchising from all aspects means that I know it inside out, but my continuing passion comes from the fact that, without any doubt, it is such a hugely successful vehicle.Brian Keen, Australia’s most sought after advisor for business owners considering franchising, has worked in the franchise sector for over 30 years and truly understands the leverage franchising could provide for the right business.

As a franchisee once himself, opening and operating seven stores in just five years, Brian has first-hand knowledge and experience as to whether a business owner should consider franchising as their core business model for growth and ultimately freedom.

Even though Brian has personally consulted with the biggest names in the franchise industry, his true passion is working with business owners who have reached the critical moment in their business by answering the question, “How do I franchise my business simply?”

In Brian’s new book “How do I franchise my business simply?” he outlines the simple four step process he believes is essential if you are to franchise successfully. So allowing you to learn how to increase your profits while letting you to retake control of your life by working fewer hours through a no-hype franchising process.

Brian has shown countless business owners how to transform a family-sized firm into a multi-million dollar asset, while saving them tens of thousands of dollars in consultancy fees in the process.

It’s rare to find a business book that exists not to stroke the author’s ego but to inform and educate the reader. I consider Brian Keen’s “How to Franchise My Business Simply?” as essential reading for any savvy busi¬ness owner looking to grow their business through the franchise model. There’s no beating around the bush, each chapter includes action items you can apply directly to your business, and having completed the book you’ll know not only whether you should franchise but how you can do it step-by-step.

Lachlan McKnight
Lachlan McKnight

I have worked with Brian and his clientele for many years now, and find his realistic approach to move you from thinking franchising is just an idea and a concept, to the stage where it is real and working for you is great. He does not overcommit, and tells it how it really is – none of this empty promises that will make you an overnight millionaire stuff. The processes he employs are real and realistic. I strongly recommend his books and courses as a great way for a dedicated entrepreneur to move from a small business to a Franchisor, if that is their desire.

Peter Buckingham CFE is the Managing Director of Spectrum Analysis Australia Pty Ltd, the leading Geodemographic, Territory Planning and Retail Sales Modelling Company in Australia. Peter can be contacted on (03) 9830 0077 or email peterb@spectrumanalysis.com.au or via the web at www.spectrumanalysis.com.au.

Peter Buckingham
Peter Buckingham

We'd been operating our business for 15 months and were exploring ideas to expand our business. We felt franchising could be the answer and when we spoke to Brian he was genuinely excited about helping us to bring our business to a franchise ready stage. We wanted to develop a franchised business model that was simple and that we could get to market in three months. I researched many firms who do similar things to Franchise Simply and found the prices offered very competitively priced and with pretty much constant access to Brian thrown in, we felt that Franchise SImply was great value. Brian is pragmatic, does not tell you things you want to hear necesarily, but speaks with authority and experience and if your franchising idea is indeed a goer he will give you the confidence to commit, similarly he will tell you if you are not going down a sustainable path - he has great integrity in that way. In short, if I had to start over, I would go with Franchise Simply again. I have always felt that I could contact Brian and ask his opinion or advice, if he says that he will do something he will, and the consultant contact he uses as part of the Franchise Simply System are of the highest quality and provide great value if you chose to use them. Whilst our franchise is now up and operational and expanding, we still utilise Franchise Simply and Brian Keen regularly as a mentor and friend. 5 stars from us.

Scott Marston with a woman
Scott Marston

This book truly takes you through all of the questions that you ask yourself before commencing the Franchising process.

Demystifying the entire Franchise world. Many books and franchise professionals, seem to make the franchise process bigger than it is. This books is open, frank and clearly answers each and every questions that I had before commencing the franchising process.

I thoroughly recommend this and every single book that Brian has authored. His real world experience and his transparency and authenticity make him, in my opinion, the absolute leader in the franchising sector.

This is a must read for anyone considering Franchising their business.

Todd and Jen Kuhn
Todd and Jen Kuhn
Todd and Jen Kuhn
Todd and Jen Kuhn

This book truly takes you through all of the questions that you ask yourself before commencing the Franchising process.

Demystifying the entire Franchise world. Many books and franchise professionals, seem to make the franchise process bigger than it is. This books is open, frank and clearly answers each and every questions that I had before commencing the franchising process.

I thoroughly recommend this and every single book that Brian has authored. His real world experience and his transparency and authenticity make him, in my opinion, the absolute leader in the franchising sector.

This is a must read for anyone considering Franchising their business.

Peter Buckingham
Peter Buckingham

I have worked with Brian and his clientele for many years now, and find his realistic approach to move you from thinking franchising is just an idea and a concept, to the stage where it is real and working for you is great. He does not overcommit, and tells it how it really is – none of this empty promises that will make you an overnight millionaire stuff. The processes he employs are real and realistic. I strongly recommend his books and courses as a great way for a dedicated entrepreneur to move from a small business to a Franchisor, if that is their desire.

Peter Buckingham CFE is the Managing Director of Spectrum Analysis Australia Pty Ltd, the leading Geodemographic, Territory Planning and Retail Sales Modelling Company in Australia. Peter can be contacted on (03) 9830 0077 or email peterb@spectrumanalysis.com.au or via the web at www.spectrumanalysis.com.au.

Lachlan McKnight
Lachlan McKnight

It’s rare to find a business book that exists not to stroke the author’s ego but to inform and educate the reader. I consider Brian Keen’s “How to Franchise My Business Simply?” as essential reading for any savvy busi¬ness owner looking to grow their business through the franchise model. There’s no beating around the bush, each chapter includes action items you can apply directly to your business, and having completed the book you’ll know not only whether you should franchise but how you can do it step-by-step.

Scott Marston with a woman
Scott Marston

We'd been operating our business for 15 months and were exploring ideas to expand our business. We felt franchising could be the answer and when we spoke to Brian he was genuinely excited about helping us to bring our business to a franchise ready stage. We wanted to develop a franchised business model that was simple and that we could get to market in three months. I researched many firms who do similar things to Franchise Simply and found the prices offered very competitively priced and with pretty much constant access to Brian thrown in, we felt that Franchise SImply was great value. Brian is pragmatic, does not tell you things you want to hear necesarily, but speaks with authority and experience and if your franchising idea is indeed a goer he will give you the confidence to commit, similarly he will tell you if you are not going down a sustainable path - he has great integrity in that way. In short, if I had to start over, I would go with Franchise Simply again. I have always felt that I could contact Brian and ask his opinion or advice, if he says that he will do something he will, and the consultant contact he uses as part of the Franchise Simply System are of the highest quality and provide great value if you chose to use them. Whilst our franchise is now up and operational and expanding, we still utilise Franchise Simply and Brian Keen regularly as a mentor and friend. 5 stars from us.

Having been in business for myself for over 45 years and currently presiding as Managing Director or board member on 16 Australian and international companies, it was a real gold mine to discover Brain Keen of How to Franchise Simply when I decided to open my first Franchise group.

The 10 Myths covered in this book were all real to me as I began my journey into franchising. They were quickly dispelled once working with Brian. It may sound as if I am completely biased about ‘Exposing 10 myths of franchising’ and your right, I am.

After working with Brian and his franchise strategies and tapping into his brilliant network of franchise savvy experts, my business is already expanding interstate and continues to grow dynamically. I will be looking to further draw on his over 30 years’ experience in this field to continue that expansion internationally.

This is a terrific book about franchising a business, but it’s much, much more. It is about creating a real dynamic changing business and making an impact while delivering huge value in the marketplace to your customers. It is based on experience and results.

If you want to franchise your business in a big way then ‘Exposing 10 myths of franchising’ is a great start.

Guy Thompson
Guy Thompson

Brian Keen has been a tremendous find for me in the expansion of my espresso bar business. In 18 months I have gone from running two espresso bars and not knowing much about franchising to now having two franchised stores (with happy franchisees) plus two new stores set to open over the next 2 months. My expansion plans are very solid, built on the discussions, consulting and templates provided by Brian.

With ‘Exposing 10 myths of franchising’ Brian has put into writing the lessons he taught me – a safe and profitable way to help others build a profitable business.

For me starting a franchise was a massive task and somewhat daunting. Brain’s contacts have been invaluable.

As my franchise grows different challenges will inevitably arise and it is a great comfort to me that I can contact Brian to ask for his opinions and recommendations as well as ask for contacts who can add to my businesses success.

I look forward to forward to a long business relationship with Brian and can highly recommend ‘Exposing 10 myths of franchising’ to all business owners who wish to expand using the franchise model.

Don’t let the size of this book fool you. I know many authors and have authored a book myself. This great read is about the length that most business books start at. They are then filled with 160 pages of fluff so they look important on the book shelf. This book is just like its author Brian. There’s no fluff. It targets each point directly and doesn’t waste your time going around in circles like a lot of other business books out there. If you want to do yourself a favour. Read it twice and really absorb what Brian is explaining to you. ‘Exposing 10 myths of franchising?’ will open your eyes and show you how easy and affordable it can be to franchise your business. Before having the pleasure of working with Brian Keen I was very close to parting with almost ten times the money that Brian required to get my business franchised. Anyone, whether considering franchising or not, should read this book. It will dispel a lot of the myths out there and open your mind to real possibilities.

Peter Buckingham
Peter Buckingham

I recently read Brian’s book “Exposing 10 myths of franchising”, and found it to be a really practical explanation of many of the issues (myths) people raise with myself and others in the Consulting sector of the Franchise industry. As a Certified Management Consultant, (and a Director of the Institute of Management Consultants), dispelling the myths surrounding Consultants can be hard to do. I totally agree with Brian’s views that the road to successful franchising does not need to cost the world, rather experience and practicality can make for a very cost effective solution in Franchising. Not all businesses are suitable for Franchising, but a good Consultant should quickly sort out the wheat from the chaff.

I first met Brian through a mutual friend about 18 months ago, she told me that Brain specialised in debunking the misconception that franchising is massively expensive and complicated; having been a founder of “The Tap Doctor” I knew the power of franchising and how a lot of so called experts like to overcomplicate what franchising is and is not. Over the course of the last year Brian and I have explored a range of topics relating to franchising on his radio programs, and I can vouch for his expertise and qualifications when it comes to understanding and implementing franchising systems. Brian cares about people which I believe is the key to his success in an industry which requires discernment. This book contains some gems of information gleaned from 30 years of experience at the franchising coal face. If you are curious to see if franchising is right for your business, buy this book and then talk to Brian as it could save you tens of thousands of dollars and years of heartache.

Andrew and Daryl Grant
Andrew and Daryl Grant

What a fantastic contribution to the Franchise industry. At a time when other, less informed “experts” are complaining about how hard it is for a small business owner in Australia to Franchise, Brian lays out a clear, concise, practical road-map to Franchising success. Brian teaches with the experience, humility and wisdom of a great teacher. By the end of the book you’ll know clearly if Franchising is for you. And more importantly, you’ll know exactly what you need to do next, on your way to Franchising riches. As business mentors, Brian is THE Franchising specialist we rely on to guide our clients in this area.

As a Chartered Accountant, I have worked closely with many franchisees and franchisors to help maximise their business success. Brian’s book is essential reading for prospective franchisors and if you are in this position, this book provides practical advice which will set you well on your way to achieving your goals.

Ian McManus
Ian McManus

Brian should be your first stop on that journey. Not only will you have gained the best Franchising Advisor there is, you will have gained a new friend to help you through the journey.

If you are a business owner and considering franchising your business, you can’t go past the book ‘Exposing 10 myths of franchising’. I have known Brian for over 5 years now and I must say Brian has pulled back the curtains and put everything he knows on franchising in this easy to follow book.

A must read book for practical and considerate insights from one of the most experienced practitioners in the business. Many of these insights will be as valuable to you as they have been for literally hundreds who have come before. Learning from their successes and failures means a much smoother transition into franchising – and what I have found to be a most rewarding and personally satisfying venture!

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