A couple of thoughts:
1. There's nothing wrong with expanding a business.
2. Every business exists to make a profit for the owner(s).
3. Sales have little to do with actual profits.
4. Small risk = small rewards.
That being said, there have been others who have been successfull. McBride, Fluor Daniel, etc.
http://www.mcbrideelectric.com/about_branches.phpThe problem is not finding people, it's finding trustworthy people. Each office would need someone who has some 'skin in the game'. Without financial ties, they'll rip you off like there's no tomorrow. I'd do a lot of research before investing your life's savings.
Your first team members should be a corporate or franchise lawyer and a CPA firm.
Best of luck.
