Starting a Franchise Business
The Basics of Buying a Franchise
Are you thinking about buying a franchise? We've got all the information you need to help you decide whether franchising is right for you.
Which Franchise Model Is Right for You? Here's How to Choose
There are thousands of brands and concepts, but franchises generally fall under two business models: "brick-and-mortar" and "service-based." Which is the best choice for you?
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.
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.
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.
Looking for a Spotless Investment Opportunity? Discover the Best Cleaning Franchises to Own in 2024.
From sparkling floors to polished windows, clean your way to success with the best cleaning franchises, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.
Ever Dreamed of Owning Your Own Restaurant? These Top Full-Service Restaurant Franchises Are the Best in the Business
Serving up everything from delectable pizza to sizzling Japanese BBQ, discover the top 15 full-service restaurant franchises, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.
From Stalwarts Like Ace Hardware to Emerging Brands Like Nothing Bundt Cakes — See the Top Retail Franchises
Featuring powerhouse brands revolutionizing the industry and empowering entrepreneurs to thrive, explore the top 15 retail franchises according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.
What to Look For — And Watch Out For — When Selecting Partners to Fuel Your Brand's Success
Working with the right franchisees can make a business; bad choices can sink it. When interviewing possible new franchisees, look for traits including positivity, ambition, a willingness to collaborate and openness to accepting feedback.
This Sleep Company Is Combining 2 Key Factors to Transform the $40 Billion Mattress Industry — And It Just Made Another Major Move
Explore how Amerisleep's unique approach to franchising — with low startup costs and no inventory requirements — sets a new standard in the mattress market.
It's Equal Pay Day — These 5 Franchises Have Made Public Pledges for Pay Equality.
These efforts by franchises to address the Gender Wage Gap are vital steps towards creating a more inclusive and fair workplace, highlighting the broader movement towards gender equality in the corporate world.
Ground Floor to Sky High — The Unmatched Potential of Investing in Emerging Franchises
Every global business started with one store or restaurant. To get the best possible compounded returns on their investment, franchisees should consider emerging brands, which offer more support and growth potential at much lower costs.
From Hometown Hero to Franchise Partner — 3 Celebrities Collaborating With Their Hometown Brands
From Dunkin' and Ben Affleck to Jersey Mike's with Danny DeVito and Whataburger partnering with Patrick Mahomes, explore how these celebrity endorsements connect with communities and elevate brand recognition.
How to Work Less But Bring in More Money — The Value of Blitzscaling Your Business
Contrary to what many might believe, opening multiple units of a franchise business does not result in exponentially more work. By compounding and blitzscaling, franchise owners actually work less as they open more locations.
This One Type of Business is Booming Amid a Drastic Population Change
Senior care franchises offer a rewarding opportunity to provide essential services, such as companionship, care, and medication management, for a significantly increasing aging population while tapping into a growing industry.