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Jesse and Charles Keyser are no strangers in the franchise. You have several Little Caesars Pizza and Sports Clips cuts in several countries. However Oxi carpet cleaning costs could be the favorite duo. "If we have the order of the brands that have invested in changed, we would have gone with Oxi Fresh first," Jesse said. Find out why in the interview below.

Name: Jesse & Charles Keyser Keyser

Franchise: Tapis Oxi cleaning fee (an area in St. Louis, MO); Little Caesars (five locations in southern Illinois and western Kentucky); Sport Clips (12 locations in Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Michigan).

Why a franchise:
When you buy a franchise, you buy a proven franchise company has created and perfected over time. You will benefit from your support system, solid business plan, branding and marketing. You do not find out about the things on your own and do not need to be an expert in the industry to be successful. The franchisor to train on everything you need to know. If you follow a proven system, then you can be of great franchise owner.

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What did you do before becoming a franchise owner?
I (Jesse) worked for a technology start-up since the beginning of the dotcom bubble in 1997 to around 2005. I am also a franchise Valpack 2008-2011 Charles was a student studying restaurant of Hotel Management in Southern Illinois University Carbondale ,

Why did you choose this particular franchise?
Expenses Carpet Oxi have an ideal, our portfolio of franchise brand conscious home environment the opportunity to diversify. I say that people, if they could have the order of the brands that have invested in changed, we would have gone first with Oxi rates. The cost of growing fresh concept Oxi fewer resources than our retail concepts

How much would you estimate that happened before you officially open for business?
Our investment activities amounted to less than $ 35,000 and we bought an area Oxi existing quotas. The $ 35,000 have been widely used for new devices.

Where most of his tips / do most of your research?
Diligence is an absolute necessity before becoming a franchisee - after all, in business you are together, if you decide to be a part of the system. We have to ask a point, both the franchisor and the franchisees a lot of questions.

If you are planning to buy a franchise, there are many ways you can increase your chances of success. One possibility is the time to talk to people in the business to organize. Some intelligent questions can be a great influence on your decision to purchase a franchise business. Existing franchisees a franchise system are equally valuable source of information. These are the people to live the everyday life of a franchisee, and you can see the reality of what life is, say like for you if you decide to join.

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What was the unexpected challenges of opening your franchise?
Oxi Fresh, it was the site of the human resources. We have many years of experience in the management of employees, but not if it independent in their working environment no longer. We have to adapt quickly and change our tactical management and leadership to match our other concepts.

What advice would the people who want to own your own franchise?
Becoming a franchisee is not a hobby or something that you can do part-time, will get the job done! Save enough to live without for a year, pay even money. It will take longer to open the first store, but it will take pressure on yourself and allows you to take less emotional decisions about your business.

What's next for you and your business?
The plan calls for all possible locations of our existing concepts and the acquisition of additional products. We intend to further develop Oxi prices to St. Louis and move to other markets. We also have the right to 14 other sports clips and we are interested in other acquisitions of businesses with Little Caesars.

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