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 ...

Franchise leaders in more than 40 countries are marking the inaugural World Franchise Day on June 11 to celebrate the small business owners behind the world’s biggest brands. World Franchise Day ...

Discover the costs, advantages, and warning signs of buying a franchise. Learn how to evaluate franchise opportunities and ...

New federal legislation, dubbed the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," is drawing attention for its potential impact on the franchise sector. Backed by the International Franchise Association (IFA), the bill ...

Rob Lancit, VP of Franchise Development at Stratus Building Solutions, is a seasoned entrepreneur with 30 years of franchising expertise. When purchasing a franchise, there are many factors and ...

Understanding a franchise's upfront costs, business system, and financial performance are some critical factors to know before investing in such an enterprise. A push to boost entrepreneurship in ...

Micro-franchising lowers capital, risk and skill barriers, turning proven brands into accessible paths to ownership. Collaborative and micro-franchise models expand entrepreneurship, create jobs and ...

Today, the Coalition to Save Local Businesses (CSLB), a group of local small business owners, franchise brands, and industry associations, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ introduction of ...

Franchises are a fundamental part of the American business landscape, spanning a diverse range of industries and sectors. From popular fast-food chains like McDonald's and Subway to hotel brands like ...