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<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">When you work in franchising, you&#8217;re bound to travel. Sometimes it&#8217;s Las Vegas for a conference or you have to visit units in Cincinnati, but either way, travel is inevitable in the franchise industry. However, staying connected has not always been the easiest task thanks to slow and intermittent connectivity. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">According to a recent story in the <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=in-flight-wi-fi-may-be-getting-faster-4113" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dallas Morning News</a>, airlines began incorporating in-flight wireless systems around 2009, but the technology has never quite met consumer expectations. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The good news is the older &#8220;air to ground&#8221; technology that relied upon cell towers is being replaced by satellite-based systems that promise 10 to 20 times faster speeds and better connectivity. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Fern Fernandez, American Airline&#8217;s vice president of global marketing was quoted in the Dallas Morning News&nbsp;article as saying, &#8220;Whether you&#8217;re the customer who only flies once a year and wants to be able to update social media on your flight to Cancun or you&#8217;re someone who flies everyday and needs to keep in touch with family or the office, speed is really the key.&#8221; </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">As we wrote about here on <a href="http://1851franchise.com/details/3639/American-Airlines-Sues-Gogo-for-Slow-Inflight-Wi-Fi" target="_blank">1851 Franchise</a>, American Airlines sued in-flight wireless provider Gogo last month, in search of a better contract and faster Wi-Fi. While the lawsuit was dropped, American intends to still upgrade to Gogo&#8217;s new satellite technology. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">American Airlines is not the only carrier looking to improve service. Southwest and JetBlue were an early adopters of satellite technology and Delta and United are currently updating their fleet. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Widespread implementation of satellite technology will still take a few years, but it&#8217;s about time that airlines caught up with what is happening on the ground.     </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">To read the original Dallas Morning News story, <a href="http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2016/03/tired-of-slow-in-flight-wifi-airline-passengers-may-benefit-from-upgraded-systems.html/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=in-flight-wi-fi-may-be-getting-faster-4113" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. </span></div><div style="  font-style: normal; normal;  normal;"></div>

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<p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">How much can franchisees make? It’s a question many prospective owners ask before investing in a franchise. While earnings tend to be driven by variables such as industry, location and general management skills, a proper understanding of the key factors driving profitability can help franchise owners develop expectations that are realistic.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">Multi-unit franchisee&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangesh-patel-9368569/"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>Mangesh Patel</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">, who’s readying the launch of six&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"> restaurant locations in the Macon, Georgia area, shares insights from his franchising experience.</span></p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">Understanding Franchise Income</span></h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">Keeping operational costs in check can have a major impact on overall earnings. Taking a proactive approach to expenses such as food and labor, as well as payroll and scheduling, can help align actual franchise income with general expectations for the business.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">“I just had a meeting with a couple of people, and they said, ‘You talked about a 25% profit margin, but I’m only doing 12%.’ So, I looked at the figures they sent me,” Patel said. “Their&nbsp;</span><a href="https://1851franchise.com/calculate-restaurant-franchise-profit-2730476"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>restaurant</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"> food cost was running at 37%, which should be around 30%. The national average is about 32%. If I do things correctly, my average food cost needs to be at or below 30%. And payroll should run around 18%. But many people run 25 to 28%.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">So,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://1851franchise.com/unraveling-franchise-earnings-how-much-can-you-really-make-2723935"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>how much can franchisees make</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">? Here are five areas to consider.</span></p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">Practical Tips for Prospective Franchisees</span></h2><ol><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Control Costs From Day One:&nbsp;</strong>It’s important to monitor payroll, food and supply costs closely. Overstaffing and inefficiencies can quickly reduce profits.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Plan For The Opening Surge:&nbsp;</strong>Traffic within the first few months of opening is likely to be higher. It’s important to adjust staffing and inventory accordingly, and pay close attention to how those levels change as time goes on.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Invest In Training:&nbsp;</strong>Properly trained workers can help reduce waste and improve overall service, which has a direct effect on net income.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Understand Your Market:&nbsp;</strong>Each market is unique and revenue potential will vary depending upon location, demographics and competition.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Track Metrics Regularly:&nbsp;</strong>Food cost percentages, labor ratios and weekly sales data act as key indicators operations may need to be adjusted.</span></li></ol><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">What Profitability Really Comes Down To</span></h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">Patel notes that if franchise owners manage labor and costs properly, it’s not impossible to achieve strong cash flow even in the first year, bucking some franchising trends.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">So,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-much-can-you-make-as-a-franchise-owner-2724761"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>how much can franchisees make</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">? While results tend to vary, careful planning, disciplined operations and a proactive approach to assessing initial costs are essential. But by grasping and guiding the elements that drive franchise profitability, franchise owners can maximize overall business earnings, scaling a business that’s sustainable financially over the long term.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><i>Want to learn more about franchise opportunities on 1851 Franchise? Be sure to visit our&nbsp;</i></span><a href="https://1851franchise.com/power-rankings"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#467886;"><i><u>Power Rankings</u></i></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><i> to read more on brands making moves.</i></span></p>

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