Here’s the hard truth: 1.6 million Americans were laid off in October 2024 alone.

That’s 50,000 people waking up each day to learn their “secure” job wasn’t so secure after all.

Yet most working professionals still believe starting a business is riskier than staying employed.

But ask yourself this:

What’s really riskier — betting on yourself, or betting on a job you don’t control?

The Truth About Business "Risk"

Here's something that might surprise you: 80% of independent business startups fail within their first five years, according to the Small Business Administration.

But here's where it gets interesting for corporate employees: Over 80% of franchise businesses are still operating after five years. Not only that, they are successful and profitable.

What's behind this dramatic difference?

When you invest in a franchise, you're not starting from scratch. You're stepping into a proven system with:

• Battle-tested procedures that actually work

• Established brand recognition customers trust

• Ongoing support when challenges arise

• A roadmap to profitability that's been refined over years

The Best Part? You Don't Have to Choose

Here's what most corporate professionals don't realize: you don't have to choose between a consistent paycheck and starting a business from scratch.

Franchising offers the perfect safety net because:

• You can start while keeping your day job (many franchises can be launched part-time).
• You're not gambling on an untested idea – you're investing in a proven system.
• You get the independence of business ownership with the security of established - processes.
• You have ongoing support, so you're never figuring it out alone

This is why franchising bridges the gap between employee safety and entrepreneurial freedom.

Your Corporate Skills Are Your Superpower

Think your experience won’t translate? Think again.

The skills you've developed (project management, team leadership, customer relations) are exactly what franchise systems need to succeed.

Plus, many franchises are recession-proof. Take commercial cleaning: when the pandemic hit, franchisees in essential services thrived while others struggled.

It’s Not Just a Business. It’s an Asset.

Franchise ownership gives you something your job never will: equity. You're building a long-term asset — not just trading time for money. In a world where one re-org can erase your role overnight, this is real security.

Let’s Explore What’s Right for You

Ready to explore if franchising is the right path for you?

In just 15 minutes, I’ll help you identify the top franchise models tailored to your strengths and avoid costly first-time mistakes.