Mistakes made in a faulty franchising program can turn a successful business into a disaster. The strategies outlined here come from hands-on experience and will help minimize your mistakes. The need ...

Well-established, popular brands with strong reputations help your franchise portfolio work smarter, not harder.

In the franchising world, one of the most significant business model decisions you'll make is whether to buy a location-based brick-and-mortar brand or a service-based brand. Based on this ...

Navigating the franchise world starts with understanding key business models. Here's how project-based and subscription ...

Franchising often necessitates a larger initial investment, but it provides a structured approach to building a business. Assess your own risk tolerance and decide whether the guaranteed support ...

Thus franchising not only allows the franchisor financial leverage, but it allows him to leverage his resources as well. No matter how successful your business is, it will not work as a franchise ...

Franchise investors are attracted to brand-name businesses with a proven business model ... author of the books "Building Your Money Machine" and "The Entrepreneur's Solution," and host of ...

Whether you're working from home, traveling or connecting with clients at their convenience, this franchise adapts to your ...

Q&A with Joe Tota, who opened the first Tapville Social bar/restaurant in downtown Naperville seven years ago. They now have 38 locations in 17 states.

Consider these six questions as you weigh the right QSR franchise opportunity for your business portfolio 1. What type of business or professional experience is needed to invest in QSR?

Let’s explore the pros and cons of buying a franchise versus starting your own business to help you make the best decision. When you buy a franchise, you're purchasing more than just a business ...