Though largely unnoticed by most Americans, the disappearance of pennies has considerably impacted businesses, and more specifically franchise systems such as quick-service brands, in more ways than ...

While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever. A multi-unit ...

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 ...

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 ...

Given the backdrop of ongoing cost and traffic challenges, the International Franchise Association projected a conservative 0 ...

The franchise model is attractive for franchisors because it is “asset light.” Operators provide the capital, take on leases and build out expenses, guarantee the debt, hire the staff, put in the ...

Starting a business from scratch means you're simultaneously inventing the product, building operational systems, figuring out marketing, managing finances and handling HR, often with no prior ...

Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.