You CAN Take Your Dream Trip and Go “Off the Grid”

“How I Escaped to Europe With My Hubby for Three Glorious Weeks” When you’re a small business owner, you’re always on. There is no denying that. It can be difficult to escape for a weekend, a day, even a lunch hour, especially when you really enjoy your work and your “people”.  I am a big […]

Think Twice Before Sending That Call to Voicemail

When you own a business, success often means “taking that extra step” and in the words of the successful, funny and wise Peter Shankman, Public Relations Star and Founder of HARO (Help a Reporter Out) it can come down to “taking that call”. When I read his latest blog it really resonated. In this age […]

Three in a Row

Forbes Names Just Between Friends a Top Ten Franchise to Buy in 2016 I am still smiling after receiving the news that my company, Just Between Friends Franchise Systems Inc., was named to Forbes Magazine’s list of “Top Ten Franchises to Buy in 2016”. This is the third straight year we have made the list. […]

It’s Okay to Make Money Doing What You Love: Five Keys to Profitability

There are many reasons why people become entrepreneurs: to follow their passion, make a difference, have freedom from a “9 to 5” job. But another reason that should also be on that list is “make a profit”. But often that part is overlooked in our zeal to conquer the world. In this week’s guest blog, […]

Shannon Wilburn, CEO and Co-Founder of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc. Granted Certified Franchise Executive Designation

The CEO of largest children’s clothing sale franchise completes a comprehensive course on franchise management Shannon Wilburn, CEO of Just Between Friends, was recently designated Certified Franchise Executive after completing academic course. Shannon Wilburn, CEO and Co-founder of Just Between Friends Systems, Inc, has been recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of […]

Children’s Consignment Sale Franchise Event Celebrates Five Years in the Northwest Valley

Just Between Friends, North America’s leading maternity consignment sales franchise, returns to the campus of Thunderbird Just Between Friends started in CEO Shannon Wilburn’s living room in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1997. Since then, the brand has grown to over 140 consignment sale franchise locations across North America. School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona on […]

“Mr. Just Between Friends,” is featured in Tulsa Newspaper

Tulsa World profiles Daven Tackett, one of the first owners of a consignment sale franchise in the Just Between Friends system Paul Tackett with wife, Daven. Paul Tackett, one of the first Just Between Friends consignment sale franchise owners, was recently featured in an article published by Tulsa World, the city’s newspaper of record. The […]

Is a Just Between Friends Franchise Right for You?

Many people dream of owning their own business, for various reasons.  Some are looking for an opportunity that can provide flexibility and easy manageability. Some are searching for a solid way to generate supplemental income. Others want to run a full-time, high-revenue business.  If any of these apply to you, a Just Between Friends franchise […]