If you're new to franchising, the abundance of information can seem overwhelming. How do you know where to start? You may have a generalized understanding of franchising, but part of performing due ...

In this model, the franchisee purchases the rights to open and operate one franchise location. This is often attractive to individuals looking to start their own business without building it from ...

The concept of franchising reportedly started with Benjamin Franklin and a printing partnership back in 1731, but it really took off in the 1960s, with brands like McDonald’s, Dairy Queen and Holiday ...

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 ...

With the aim of educating legislators and encouraging entrepreneurs to consider the franchise model, the International Franchise Association released its “Value of Franchising” report this week. In ...

Non-U.S. franchisors often look to the U.S. as the holy grail for franchising, with its multicultural states with large consumer population centers. But the U.S. marketplace presents a challenge to ...

In this section, you’ll explore the critical regional considerations that franchisors and franchisees must address to ensure success across diverse markets. Franchise regional considerations are ...