<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Built To Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Structured ownership platform pairing investors with vetted operators to launch, scale, and close franchise deals that would otherwise stall or fail.]]></description><link>https://www.builttorun.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:36:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.builttorun.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership: A Smarter Path to Business Ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, investors, veterans, and...]]></description><link>https://www.builttorun.com/post/semi-absentee-franchise-ownership-a-smarter-path-to-business-ownership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a13a0d7f3bc0136e519ba5c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 01:07:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bill Krassner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the EB-2 Visa May Be One of the Smartest Paths to U.S. Business Ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 investment side, fewer...]]></description><link>https://www.builttorun.com/post/why-the-eb-2-visa-may-be-one-of-the-smartest-paths-to-u-s-business-ownership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0732a7e17018105dedb05a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:50:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bill Krassner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Built to Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Experienced...]]></description><link>https://www.builttorun.com/post/welcome-to-built-to-run</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eccde404fc81dfe25c3712</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:23:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bill Krassner</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>