A business plan is a strategic blueprint that describes how the franchise unit will be operated and managed to achieve success. The plan should encapsulate the franchisor’s broader strategy while ...

Franchise Business Review determines the best franchises to own in 2026 based on franchisee satisfaction data. Our Top ...

A report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by the International Franchise Association, found the franchise model contributed ...

Owning a franchise can be rewarding, exciting and lucrative, but it’s not right for everyone. You do need to choose the right franchise and understand everything that you are getting into to reap the ...

Artificial intelligence has grabbed headlines recently, but a different sort of sector of the U.S. economy is in full growth mode: franchising. U.S. franchise establishments – think McDonald's, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. When it comes to stepping into the business world, buying ...

You are an entrepreneur. You created, founded and currently operate a successful and vibrant business. Perhaps customers, family members, or friends are loyal fans of your brand and are approaching ...

Starting a business doesn't have to mean sky-high startup costs. In fact, some of the top franchise opportunities today are also among the most affordable — offering flexible models, built-in support ...

A well-executed franchise program can catapult a sound business concept into a worldwide organization. 7-Eleven© operates over 56,000 stores in 18 countries. Subway© is operating over 44,000 shops in ...

A franchise is a type of license that allows a franchisee to operate a business using the franchisor's trademarks, branding, and business methods. The franchisor provides the framework for business ...