Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchising model is debatable. According to this report by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed the first franchisor ...

A great idea isn’t enough — you need at least a year of proven success before franchising. Documentation, legal expertise, and outside guidance are critical to building a franchise system. Franchising ...

You may have heard that fear of the unknown is one of the most common reasons people never get started on their dreams. This is very true in the business world. Countless people have wished they could ...

For many entrepreneurs, buying a franchise is the best way to move into business ownership. Franchises come with a proven business model, built-in brand recognition and ongoing support. But that does ...

True competitive advantage in franchising isn’t found in operations manuals or marketing playbooks, but in building a values-driven culture to scale with your business.

Many new franchise business models are mobile app and internet based, but while the lack of real estate can reduce costs, ...

Is a Chick-fil-A franchise a good pick? We explain the costs and paperwork needed to start a Chick-fil-A franchise. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

If you're new to franchising, the abundance of information can seem overwhelming. How do you know where to start? You may have a generalized understanding of franchising, but part of performing due ...

Many franchise owners describe their initial experience as having been provided with a “business-in-a-box.” All of the infrastructure is in place, down to the last detail, including the requisite ...

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Artificial intelligence has grabbed headlines recently, but a different sort of sector of the U.S. economy is in full growth mode: franchising. U.S. franchise establishments – think McDonald's, the ...

Our team consistently puts in the effort to foster an environment that promotes efficiency, collaboration, and the celebration of each other's successes.” — Chris Conner, President of Franchise ...