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Rob Lancit

Rob got his first taste of franchising back in 1995 where he led the franchise division for a technology start-up. This led to his direct and active involvement with the IFA, and attendance at several US Trade Missions to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Italy.

During this period Rob worked with several top US Franchise systems, learning the ropes and discovering the pitfalls American franchise systems invariably stumbled into while attempting to develop Canadian versions of their US models.

In 2000 Rob launched FranTech Media, a franchise development firm with the express intention of assisting US franchisors expanding into the Canadian marketplace.

Then, in 2001 Rob perceived a need in the marketplace for a web portal geared towards franchising opportunities in Canada – BeTheBoss (www.betheboss.ca) was the result. Which grew to be the largest and most respected franchise directory in the country, which he sold in 2015.

He brings a wealth of knowledge in understanding today’s technological challenge’s and is able to bridge the gap between business development and technology. In doing he is able to take online franchise directories to new heights all while ensuring the success of each site.

Rob Lancit's Recent Articles


Dec 8, 2015

Tip For Franchise Expansion

When you're researching franchises, it is important to look at the companies from all angles, and that includes the possibility of expansion. Even if you're not sure yet if you will want more...
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Nov 28, 2015

Have You Considered an Education Franchise?

Franchise opportunities exist across several industries, from fast food to beauty. One industry segment in particular, however, has been silently growing recently, and that is education. Even if...
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Nov 19, 2015

Your Franchise Due Diligence Checklist

Due diligence is the phrase of the day when it comes to your franchise search. By doing your franchise homework thoroughly, you're setting yourself up to fly straight to the top of the class....
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Nov 19, 2015

3 Common Mistakes New Franchisees Make

The excitement of buying your franchise can have a major drawback: you get so into what you're doing that you end up making a common but avoidable mistake. Read on to discover three common...
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Nov 9, 2015

What is Social Franchising?

During your franchise research, you’ve probably come across the term “social franchise” at some point. Different from traditional franchising, social franchising is becoming more and more popular...
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Nov 9, 2015

Basics Of A Franchise Search

A franchise search is understandably a long and thorough process. Before you make such a big commitment, you have to be absolutely sure you've found your perfect fit. Check out the following...
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Nov 4, 2015

Which Franchise Is The Right Fit For You

One of the most important and difficult decisions when you're considering taking out a franchise is simply where to look. You need to find a franchise in an industry that suits your interests,...
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Nov 4, 2015

Common Franchise Hurdles

You’ve decided you're ready to be your own boss and make a little money to boot. Before you ride off into the sunset, you've got to do some intense research and tackle some obstacles along the...
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Nov 4, 2015

Franchise Financing: What Will You Do?

You've done all the research, searched your soul, looked at the local market, and finally found the franchise that is right for you. The next big question is how you will finance it. Just...
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Nov 4, 2015

Should I Join an Emerging Franchise?

A franchise in the early stages of development presents exciting pros and some considerable downsides. Before you decide whether to join an emerging franchise, consider the following benefits and...
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