Veterans often step into ownership already equipped with the leadership toolkit many entrepreneurs spend years developing.

Younger entrepreneurs are reshaping the franchising landscape, bringing technology fluency, a desire for purpose-driven work ...

Different franchises require different skills, such as sales, management, or technical expertise. While franchisors provide the business model and support, the franchisee’s dedication and ability to ...

It’s no secret that events as of late have inflicted massive damage on the global economy. Individuals facing unemployment through no fault of their own are now looking for a way to take control of ...

Franchise Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Saturday before Labor Day and takes place on September 2 this year. Benjamin Franklin is often credited as one of the pioneers of franchising in America ...

Your business operation may be small now, but perhaps you're to the point where you're considering future expansion. One method of growing your business is to sell franchise units. Franchising allows ...

Rosanna Taccardi—whose family came from Italy in the 1990s—grew up in the restaurant industry. When she met her husband ...

From drawing up a Financial Disclosure Document to figuring out what potted plants will line the storefront, when turning a business into a franchise the devil is in the details. The pay off, however, ...

People often ask me the same question: "How do I know if franchising is the right decision for me?" As the leader of the International Franchise Association (IFA), I know some things to be true: ...

A well-executed franchise program can catapult a sound business concept into a worldwide organization. 7-Eleven© operates over 56,000 stores in 18 countries. Subway© is operating over 44,000 shops in ...

The pandemic put America’s best restaurant franchises to the test. These 17 brands not only navigated each setback—they set themselves up for future investments, within and outside their systems. What ...

Robyn Dixon enjoys a good challenge. Dixon has become a familiar face in reality television over the last decade. She appeared as an original cast member on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” ...