Franchisees

Franchise

Why a Strong Chief Financial Officer Is Crucial for Your Franchise — and What to Look for When Hiring One

A successful private equity transaction for your franchise business means bringing on the right strategic thought partner.

Business News

The Real Cost of Franchising Your Business

Franchising can be a low-cost way to expand your brand — but it's not no cost. Here's what to keep in mind.

Franchise

How to Evaluate Whether a Franchise Opportunity is Right for You

Buying a franchise is a significant investment, so don't rush the process.

Franchise

How to go From Aspiring Entrepreneur to Successful Franchisee in 9 Steps

Ready to become a franchise owner? Use this checklist to get started.

Franchise

Your Guide to Financing, Planning and Launching Your Franchise

Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, here's what the process will look like.

Business News

3 McDonald's Franchisees to Pay Thousands in Fines for Child Labor Law Violations

Three separate franchisees will pay more than $200,000 in fines for allowing young employees to work more than is legally allowed.

Franchise

Want Your Boss's Job? Here's How 8 Employees Became Franchisees.

You can learn a lot from their journeys up the ladder.

Franchise

These Two Young Franchisees Have 28 MyEyelab Locations. They Did It By Embracing Weakness.

Zain Attawala and Sagar Panjwani think too many entrepreneurs think they have to be good at everything.

Franchise

Top Financing Tips All Aspiring Franchisees Should Know

Do you know all the options available to you?

Buy a Franchise

How to Spot the Next 500-Unit Franchise

I've taken 10 franchises to more than 100 international locations because I know how to spot emerging brands that are primed for success. Here's what I look for.

Franchise

What Is Franchisor Financing? Here's Everything You Need to Know.

You've finally found the right franchise — so now it's time to ask yourself: How are you going to pay for it?

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

19 Franchise Trade Shows That You Don't Want To Miss

The top conventions, expos and conference events in the franchise world.

Buying / Investing in Business

How Chick-fil-A's Secret Sauce Can Help Entrepreneurs Pick a Winning Franchise

How to use Chick-fil-A's strategies for success to identify emerging franchise brands that could be worthy of investment.

Franchise

The 9 Provisions Every Franchise Agreement Needs to Have — and What They Mean

Keep an eye out for the following provisions as you analyze a franchise agreement.

Franchise

7 Tips for Aspiring Franchisees from Some of the World's Most Successful Franchisors

"If you partner with a trusted brand, there's no limit to how far you can go."