Franchising Gifts

'We would like to visit with you about the possibility of expanding our franchise...'

'Here's your lemonade and here's some descriptive literature about my franchising opportunities.'

"The franchising opportunities could be unlimited!"

'I don't actually have lemonade here. This is where I sell 'Jimmy's Lemonade' franchises.'

'We're interested in taking out a franchise.'

'We hope to invest in a few start-ups with national franchise potential.'

"I'm Bobby. If you like the lemonade, perhaps you'd like to invest in the 'Jimmy's Lemonade' franchise, listed in NASDAQ..."

The Franchise.

"This is great. This could be franchised."

Primordial Schmooze

Burning the midnight oil.

"I remember when the death of the hero meant the end of the sequels. Now it marks the beginning of the prequels."

Writers without borders.

'Bring me another coffee would you...'

'Running your own business means being self-made, unfortunately it also means finding out what you're made of!'

"If I've got to work for a tyrant . . . I may as well work for myself."

"Casual Payday."

"We do not usually acknowledge unsolicited manuscripts, but we want you to know that we tore yours into tiny pieces. Yours sincerely, The Op-Ed Page."

Ok, I'll put in the hundred thousand for a 50% share of your St. George franchise.

People who work-from-home, annual get together.

"The WiFi password is: 'buysomethingorgetout'."

'Here's your lemonade and here's some descriptive literature about my franchising opportunities.'

"You know what I wish? I wish there was a foundation that gave grants just to lie fallow for a year or so."

Meet The People in the Bookstore Café Staring at Their Laptops 2-4 p.m.

"You asked to see me, boss?" "Yes, Rudy. We have a serious problem here." "I'm going to need you to stop humming the 'Star Wars' theme 24/7." "Disney is notoriously litigious. If they catch wind that you're publicly performing the theme, they may sue the cafe for royalties." "Daaaa... daaaa... duh-duh-duh daaaaaaa... daaaa... duh-duh-duh... wait, what?" "If you cost me my livelihood, I'll do to you what Han did to that Tauntaun."

"You can file as a limited liability company in this State, but you'll be subject to a 'Not So Fast, Buddy' franchise fee."

"I know nobody here works with each other, but it seems like morale is down."

Cool coffee: An adult millennial daycare.

Movie Franchise

"Braithwaite & Starbucks. How may we help you?"

Franchising a program

"I envy you—laughing all day long, and being paid for it, too!"

"Would you mind if I sit here and wait for you to leave?"

This franchise is great, but what's in it for you?

"You should go freelance like me!"