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The Built to Run Blog
Franchise Insights.
Deal Structuring.
Ownership Strategy.
Practical perspectives on franchise deals, operator matching, and semi-absentee ownership straight from the Built to Run team.
Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership: A Smarter Path to Business Ownership
For years, franchise ownership has appealed to professionals seeking greater income, long-term wealth creation, and more control over their future. Yet one of the biggest barriers for many qualified buyers has remained the same: they want to own a business, but they do not necessarily want to run the day-to-day operations themselves. That challenge has fueled the rapid growth of semi-absentee franchise ownership. Today, executives, physicians, corporate professionals, investo
Bill Krassner
May 244 min read
Why the EB-2 Visa May Be One of the Smartest Paths to U.S. Business Ownership
Unlocking Opportunities: The Built to Run Model for International Investors For many international investors, the dream of building a life in the United States often begins with business ownership. The chance to invest in the American economy while creating a future for your family is one reason programs like the EB-2 visa attract attention from entrepreneurs and investors worldwide. Understanding the Investment and Operational Realities But while many people grasp the invest
Bill Krassner
May 154 min read
Welcome to Built to Run
There’s a reason deals stall. And it’s usually not the reason people think. It’s not that the opportunity isn’t good. It’s not that the brand isn’t strong. And most of the time, it’s not even a lack of interest. Deals stall because something is missing. Sometimes it’s capital. Sometimes it’s operational experience. Sometimes it’s time. More often than not, it’s alignment. For years, we’ve watched strong franchise opportunities sit in limbo. Qualified candidates walk away. Exp
Bill Krassner
Apr 252 min read
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