Derek Cafferata, CEO of franchising experts All State Franchise Finders, shares his roadmap to success: Attitude, approach and accountability.

All State Franchise Finders, located with their headquarters in Fort Worth, TX, are considered the franchising experts across the country, representing more than 250 of the best franchising opportunities available. AllStateFF.com help guide people through the in-depth, and often daunting, task of selecting the right franchise business to invest in.

“Most often, we are helping guide people through a major life decision,” said Derek Cafferata. “A decision that, if made well will most likely lead to financial, career and lifestyle goals being met and exceeded.”

The process of selecting a franchise opportunity to invest in is something that should never be taken lightly, and it is something Derek and his team at All State Franchise Finders has fine-tuned over their many years of experience in the franchising industry.

Derek believes the road map to success in business is heavily reliant on a person’s personal attributes and mindset.

“Many potential franchisees begin the process of franchise selection focussing on average yearly turnover, general staffing numbers or whether they have previous experience in that particular industry,” said Derek. “What we do at AllStateFF.com is take into consideration more personal traits; a person’s attitude, their approach to business, success, failure and life in general as well as their accountability towards business.”

Derek breaks these three key points down further, explaining why he considers them to be a road map to success in business.

Attitude

“To succeed, you have to have the mindset of ‘being the best’,” said Derek. It is this mindset that will be determined by a franchisee’s leadership and the values he or she has set for the company. Understand that good companies have values, great companies live out their values.

Approach

“First and foremost, be curious,” said Derek. “Be willing to learn and always ‘give the pickle’.” The next step is to train your employees for success. It is vital franchise owners create a culture that celebrates and rewards great work. Always remember that a sincere ‘thank you’ is one of the most powerful phrases in the English language. And it is easy to foster this within a business culture and its staff.

Accountability

Derek stresses that to hold your business to the highest standards will reap huge benefits. It is this mindset that differentiates an average business from a thriving business. “Ensure all employees are on the right seats on the bus,” said Derek. “And make sure the bus is heading North.” Monthly evaluation of employees ensures a business will run smoothly and effectively. With those who achieve a high evaluation, reward with promotion and compensation. For those employees who evaluate poorly, retrain or remove from your business quickly and without fuss.

Derek Cafferata’s last piece of advice is for business owners to remember that, “If it is to be, then it is up to me.”

Derek Cafferata is the President and CEO of All State Franchise Finders, LLC. He holds an MBA from Middlesex Business School. His professional background is as a senior food service executive with international experience, managing more than 900 franchised restaurants throughout his extensive career.

Derek has been recognized for many achievements, including recognition as one of the “Top 50 Food Service Operators” by Eat Out magazine.

For more information, or to contact All State Franchise Finders, call 1-800-544-2161 or visit their website AllStateFF.com today.