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How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document

A Franchise Disclosure Document, with its piles of legalese, can be daunting. Here's how to read between the lines.

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'Not What Anybody Signed Up For': A Legal Expert Weighs In on the Labor Rule That Could Destroy Franchising

'Entrepreneur' spoke to labor attorney Jim Paretti to unravel the status of each of the legal challenges to the expanded Joint Employer Rule — and find out what comes next.

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Drive for Success With the Top 15 Automotive Franchises in 2024

If you dream of running your own auto repair shop, car wash or specialty vehicle service center, buckle up and get ready to explore the top 15 automotive franchises, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.

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The Anatomy Of A Franchise Disclosure Document

Here's a break down your most tedious -- and valuable -- franchise research tool so you understand the ins and outs before signing.

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Is Franchising Right For You? Ask Yourself These 9 Questions to Find Out.

Before taking the leap into business ownership, consider these nine crucial factors.

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Want to Know Which Franchise is Right For You? Follow These 4 Steps

With so many franchise opportuntiies out there, learn how to narrow the field of prospective franchises to boost your chances of success.

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Want to Become a Franchisee? Run Through This Checklist First.

From financing to legal review, we'll cover all the basics before you officially become a franchisee.

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The 5 Personality Traits That All Good Franchisees Possess

To determine if franchising is right for you, start by considering whether you possess any of these 5 key personality traits.

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This Pizza Chain Will Pay You to Become a Small Business Owner — No Money or Experience Required

Rosati's, a pizza franchise from Illinois, started the program to identify its next generation of leaders.

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The IFA Just Released Guidelines to Combat an Industry-Wide Problem. Here's What it Means For Businesses.

The guidelines, part of the responsible franchising initiative, are aimed at strengthening and expanding the franchise industry and franchising model via increased transparency.

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After Months of Scrutiny, Roark Capital Finalizes $9.6 Billion Subway Acquisition

The sale, initially announced in August 2023, was delayed by Federal Trade Commission scrutiny.

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What the NLRB Appeal of the Expanded Joint Employer Rule Judgment Means for Your Business

With this action by the NLRB, the once-dead expanded rule could be resurrected by a federal appeals court. Here's what to do to protect your business.

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Burger King Makes a $300 Million Investment in Modernizing Its Restaurants — See the Updated Look Here

The fast-food giant is set to revamp 1,100 of its U.S. locations, signaling a significant next phase in its ongoing "Reclaim the Flame" initiative.

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Build Your Entrepreneurial Dream with the Top Home Improvement Franchises in 2024

Whether you're a design enthusiast or a veteran contractor, turn passion into profit and explore the best home improvement franchises.

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President Biden Just Vetoed a Franchise-Saving Resolution — Here's What You Can Do to Protect Your Business

President Biden's veto of the repeal of the expanded Joint Employer Rule leaves many uncertainties for the franchise industry. Here's how to protect your business.