But is that really the case?

At FranNet, we specialize in helping “beached white males” as Newsweek calls them, discover new ways to leverage their years of experience and knowledge and launch a fulfilling entrepreneurial career. If you’ve spent more than a decade in a corporate or C-level position, we know how to help experienced professionals transition to business ownership where they are no longer a victim or captive to the market.

At FranNet, we see the down economy and tight job market as an amazing opportunity.

“In a recession, franchising typically takes off and today’s market is no exception,” says Todd Bingham, VP of Operations for FranNet. “Experienced corporate managers and C-level executives have the background and skills needed to launch highly successful and profitable franchises. Franchise systems are smart to recruit experienced and capable leaders from the corporate world; opening a franchise today may jumpstart an otherwise dying career. ”

Many franchise companies want experienced and transitioning executives, but many outplaced executives are not aware of the amazing opportunities that exist, often in the same markets and industries they know.

“Franchising is not just french fries,” Bingham says. “Over a third of job creation and over half of retail sales today are coming through franchise expansion. Corporate America may be tanking but franchising booming. Really, there has never been a better time to work with a FranNet consultant to see if a franchise is a perfect fit.”