Semi-Absentee Ownership Can Open the Doors to Newfound Freedom for Fathers

As more and more fathers hunt down the perfect work-life balance, many are turning to semi-absentee ownership franchise models for added flexibility.

By Nick Powills1851 Franchise Publisher

SPONSOREDUpdated 2:14PM • 06/02/16

Time is something a lot of fathers will say they never have enough of. They want to spend more time with their kids and earn accolades on the job; they want to never miss their daughter’s soccer games and have the chance to become senior management; they want to be both Steve Jobs and Danny Tanner (the ultimate TV dad from the ‘90s).

Today, the vast majority of fathers have a strong desire to be both present in their children’s lives and be able to succeed in the workplace. But, for many, finding that right balance is easier said than done. In fact, 50 percent of fathers say that it’s difficult to find enough time for both their job and their family. Yet, at the same time, 75 percent of dads call fatherhood their “most important job.”

So, what is a modern father to do? The truth is, there’s more to life than the arduous 9-to-5 daily work grind. More and more, employers are embracing flexibility—and the franchise market is a good place to start. Many franchisors are creating the semi-absentee ownership model for people looking to break free from their daily routine. As a semi-absentee owner, franchisees are able to work remotely by hiring a management staff that can handle the daily operations.

According to FranNet, North America’s most respected leader in matching individuals with franchise ownership opportunities, semi-absentee ownership has picked up within the past year—a telling sign of impending shift in the way we view work and life.

“FranNet has seen an influx of prospective business owners and new franchise signings for new business ownership opportunities that require minimal time commitment and allow for the owner to have a little more flexibility,” said Jania Bailey, the CEO of FranNet. “This type of business ownership really allows the owner to drive income to their current situation with minimal time commitment once the business is off the ground.”

Here are two examples of many franchises that offer semi-absentee ownership for fathers looking to achieve a better work-life balance.

WORKOUT ANYTIME*

The WORKOUT ANYTIME business model is pretty simple. There’s minimal moving parts, no inventory, only a few employees are required and it has great franchise support—and most people don’t realize the money that can be made in running a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week gym. Franchisees also typically don’t have to worry about paying rent for the first nine months when they sign with WORKOUT ANYTIME.

Because of the brand’s simplicity, WORKOUT ANYTIME typically targets entrepreneurs interested in semi-absentee ownership as well as Baby Boomers looking for a simple, profitable business for retirement. According to Randy Trotter, vice president of franchise development for WORKOUT ANYTIME, 60 percent of their owners have more than one club and run them on a semi-absentee basis.

“It’s impossible for prospective franchisees to find a better arrangement than the one WORKOUT ANYTIME offers. There’s an unmatched level of flexibility—if franchisees want to keep one foot in their professional career or have more freedom at home, they can sign on to be semi-absentee owners,” Trotter said.

Sport Clips*

Sport Clips is a unique franchise opportunity designed to assist franchise owners in achieving stability and freedom—all with the positive feeling that comes with owning a business that fills an unmet need in a community. The franchisee owns the business, but an experienced manager, hired by the franchisee, oversees the day-to-day operations and hair care professional in the store.

“Thanks to our semi-absentee business model, owning a Sport Clips store won’t consume your life or your time. You’ll be able to build a semi-autonomous store that runs on its own, giving you the freedom to plan your own schedule and freeing your time for the things that matter most to you,” said Dave Wells, the director of marketing a Sport Clips.

*This brand is a paid partner of 1851 Franchise. For more information on paid partnerships please click here.

Semi-Absentee Ownership Can Open the Doors to Newfound Freedom for Fathers

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