If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, ask yourself this simple question about your risk tolerance before you get started. Start by asking the question of if the concept is a fad. If it’s been ...

As companies look to scale their brands without sacrificing control or taking on excessive capital risk, franchising serves as a highly strategic path to expansion. Franchising goes beyond a legal or ...

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 franchise model is attractive for franchisors because it is “asset light.” Operators provide the capital, take on leases ...

A high diving board in summer always seemed higher when you were the kid bouncing up and down at the end of that slender plank. Suddenly, the water looked far, far away. You shivered, despite the ...

If you're considering starting a business, buying a franchise can be an attractive option. Franchises offer the advantage of a proven business model, established brand recognition and ongoing support ...

Franchises with initial investment costs under $100,000 continue to grow, according to the International Franchise Association, with mobile and home-based businesses among the most popular models. But ...