While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever. A multi-unit ...

As companies look to scale their brands without sacrificing control or taking on excessive capital risk, franchising serves as a highly strategic path to expansion. Franchising goes beyond a legal or ...

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 ...

Given the backdrop of ongoing cost and traffic challenges, the International Franchise Association projected a conservative 0 ...

The franchise model is attractive for franchisors because it is “asset light.” Operators provide the capital, take on leases and build out expenses, guarantee the debt, hire the staff, put in the ...

Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.