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 ...

As a franchise consultant who is often asked by prospective franchise owners whether they have the "right" education and ...

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 ...

Discover how franchising provides an opportunity for success creating value for entrepreneurs and communities. Through the first few months of this year, franchising continues to be seen as one of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...