franchising

#LifeAtATen

so, i know that when i die and go to heaven – my version of heaven will be me in a super cute cafe, with headphones on, in front of a laptop learning some new software, using it to do…

bar number 42 is now open. hello THE TEN SPOT pickering!

we’ve got a new ontario bar that’s just opened! welcome to the world THE TEN SPOT® pickering. not gonna lie – this was a doozy of a bar to get off the ground. lease was signed pre-covid, and construction was…

we’ve now got 2 10spots® in minneapolis!

that’s right! our second 10spot® in minneapolis just opened their doors. say hello to THE TEN SPOT edina! kris and her business partner karen own our edina + north loop 10spots® and are slated to open six more – yes,…

booking my 10spot® usa tour!

i’m double vaxxed baby! which means – i can travel again!!! what what!!! first up – visiting all of the bars in the states that have opened in the last few months that i’ve never even been to – that’s…

THE TEN SPOT fort collins, colorado is taking your bookings!

blessed be the fruit! it’s another new bar opening – this time it’s THE TEN SPOT® fort collins! our fort collins location is nestled in the jessup farm village area. i’ve not gotten to visit yet (thank you ontario lockdown…

franchising 101 / part 1: what is franchising exactly?

(the relationship, legal stuff + the most important clause in franchising law!) what is franchising exactly? i feel like franchising is one of those things most people know of (ie: everyone knows mcdonalds) but also that most people know almost…

franchising 101 / part 2: standard franchising fees – the initial fee

alrighty! now we know what franchising is and how it works (if you missed this go back to read part 1: what is franchising? (the relationship, legal stuff + the most important clause in franchise law) let’s move on to…

franchising 101 / part 3: standard franchising fees – the royalty fee.

this is part 3 of our franchising 101 series. if you missed this go back to read part one: what is franchising? (the relationship, legal stuff + the most important clause in franchise law) + part 2: standard franchising fees…

franchising 101 / part 4: standard franchising fees – the ad / brand fund fee.

this is part 4 of our franchising 101 series. if you missed this go back to read part one: what is franchising? (the relationship, legal stuff + the most important clause in franchise law) + part 2: standard franchising fees…

THE TEN SPOT® rosedale village in austin, texas is now open!

yes, nary a week and a bit later i’m announcing the opening of yet another bar! what what!!! THE TEN SPOT® rosedale village in austin texas is now open for biz – thanks this incredible woman: this is jenn. she’s…