Your Post-Career Career: Why It's Never Too Late to Become an Entrepreneur
Not every retiree is interested in rest and relaxation. Some need the drive of work to keep them entertained and engaged with life. Though seldom discussed, there are many options for people who aren’t interested in a monotonous and unstimulating post-career life.
According to this study, 47% of retiree's say that they have worked, or planned to work in retirement, and 72% of pre-retirees age 50+ say they want to continue working into retirement. But 51% of employed American's are actively looking for a new job. Retirees are often continuing their current job, even one they may not love or may be overqualified for, simply because they aren't aware that there are other options out there.
Many think that by the time you’re considering retirement, you’ve past the point of being able to open a business, but
it’s never too late to become an entrepreneur.
Franchising a business is a perfect option for those getting near to the end of their career, or just those looking to reinvent their lives. The feeling that franchising a business is out-of-reach is outdated and untrue, on the contrary, it’s not too hard to get started.
There are different levels of involvement for different types of franchises. There are franchises that you can run in your spare time, for example, Naturals2Go. Owning this type of franchise means owning a vending machine full of healthy snacks. This is an easily scalable business that can expand with your interest, and how much you put into it. A perfect opportunity for those looking to simply diversify their business holdings.
Other franchise options are more committal, something you’d need to invest much more time and energy into. For this second avenue of franchising, it’d function like a second career. A restart for those with the hunger to work hard and devote more time towards the success of their business. This would be more like a Dickey’s Barbeque Pit®. This is one of many examples of restaurant franchises that are available for franchising.
Owning a franchise is one of the most promising post-career careers out there. Instead of a drab life of endless repetition, you could run a business all of your own. If and when the business gets to be too much for just you, involving your family and friends could prove a great long term solution, for you and for them. Or maybe you step away from one business, because another franchise is waiting for you just around the corner.
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Why Doesn't Chipotle Franchise?
I’m a huge Chipotle fan and I’m not ashamed to admit it. I love a big fat carnitas burrito with every possible topping (is that even the right word for what you put on a burrito?) on it, especially guac. But every time I’m outside of New York I wonder why there aren’t more Chipotles out there. Sure there are a bunch (at the end of 2014 there were more than 1,700) but their numbers pale in comparison to other “fast food” giants like McDonald’s or Subway (they have more than 36,000 and 43,500 restaurants respectively). So why hasn’t Chipotle followed suit and gone the obviously successful franchising route?
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Becoming Your Own Boss: Buying a Franchise in 2023
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking for a profitable and stable business opportunity in 2023? Buying a franchise continues to be a popular and rewarding option for potential new business owners in 2023, and might be the perfect path for you! Franchising offers a proven business model, already established brand recognition, and ongoing support significantly reducing the risks typically associated with becoming a new business owner. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of buying a franchise in 2023, key considerations, and some of 2023’s hottest franchise sectors.
