In this episode of The Franchise Entrepreneur, Des examines what retirement means for an entrepreneur and dispels some of the myths associated with it. He considers whether retirement is suitable for everyone and if it's all it's cracked up to be.

This week, I look at how and when to introduce delivery to your business and how it can impact your current business model.

In this episode of The Franchise Entrepreneur, Des announces an exciting new project. Followers of The Franchise Entrepreneur podcast will be able to see a documentation of the development of Des' new pizza restaurant Dough Dough. Followers will be able to get a behind the scenes glance at the journey of the restaurant and learn even more about the process of creating a new franchise along the way. 

In this episode of The Franchise Entrepreneur, Des reveals the four most important rules for aspiring entrepreneurs and explores the positive impact these rules can have on our lives when we take them to heart. 

In this episode of The Franchise Entrepreneur, Des examines the importance and methods of growing along with your business, as well as the value of challenging yourself and taking on exciting new endeavours. 

In this episode of the Franchise Entrepreneur, Des discusses the likelihood of a recession in the near future and how to deal with it when it arrives.  He explains how a recession can be a valuable opportunity instead of a reason to worry. 

In this episode of The Franchise Entrepreneur, Des explores the dangers of deception surrounding social media and criticises the false appearances that are so prevalent in today's online world. 

In this episode of The Franchise Entrepreneur,  Des discusses the reasons why certain brands refuse to franchise and the opportunities they miss out on as a result. He examines the mistakes of famous brands (including Jamie's, Wagamama's and Garfunkle's) and explores how to avoid making the same errors of judgement. 

In this week's episode of the Franchise Entrepreneur, Des examines the personal changes you will go through on your entrepreneurial journey, as well as the skills you will need to develop as your business grows. He covers self-discipline, having a strong vision and the power of persuasion.

The Franchise Entrepreneur has its first guest. In this episode, Des discusses business and franchising with "the toastie queen". Laura has set up a popular toastie cafe' in Chester and is now considering her next move. 

Check out the previous episode for part 1.