Thinking of buying a franchise? Before you sign up to run a fast-food joint or a convenience store, you might want to consider the many, many […]

Franchising allows budding or entrepreneurs to invest in an established or promising business. McDonald’s, Subway and other fast-food restaurants serve as industry stalwarts, but franchising exists […]

For would-be (or current) entrepreneurs, becoming a franchisee, especially for a successful outfit, seems like a shorter path to profitability. That said, the devil’s in the […]

Buying a franchise is serious business. The lure of working your own hours, being your own boss and being more in control of how much you […]

Laid-off professionals with severance packages and a lifetime of savings often view a franchise deal as a quick exit from unemployment and a steppingstone to financial […]

Some of the most recognisable businesses in the marketplace today – Subway, Tim Horton’s, and Home Hardware – are franchise systems. This brand-name recognition factor makes […]

Of all small business growth strategies in the U.S., franchises are probably one of the most successful distribution systems ever devised. If you are on the […]

If your small “mom and pop” shop starts to get recognized in a particular community and becomes quite popular, perhaps it will be just as popular […]

You’ve always wanted to have your own McDonald’s. Or own another successful business. Buying a franchise sounds like a good idea. Someone else has already figured […]