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 ...

Thinking about franchising your business? It’s a big leap, but it could be the perfect way to grow your brand and reach new ...

Discover the key considerations and steps to determine if your business is ready to take the franchise leap. Are you running a successful business? If your answer is yes, franchising could be an ...

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 ...

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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Placement on the prestigious list denotes Card My Yard and Five Star Bath Solutions for their high levels of owner support ...

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 ...

Many franchise partners start alone, as in the beginning, it often feels manageable to handle client calls, basic paperwork, ...