Whether you're thinking of opening a restaurant, copy shop, elder care service or cleaning company, signing an agreement to work with a franchiser can save you many headaches and jump-start your ...

Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchising model is debatable. According to this report by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed the first franchisor ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. However, many industries are working to address discrimination. In the franchise industry, ...

Industries often dismissed as unappealing, like drain cleaning, pest control, and roofing, provide essential services with consistent demand across the U.S. Compared to storefront franchises, ...

Expanding a franchise concept through multi-unit agreements has benefits for both the franchisee and franchisor. The franchising industry is booming with new brands creating more options for ...

If you’re blessed with the entrepreneurial spirit, but you don’t have the will or the wisdom to build a business from the ground up, consider the benefits of buying into one that’s already built. From ...

AMES, IA — From McDonalds to Marriott, 7-Eleven to Ace Hardware, we’re surrounded by franchises. They are the dominant retail model in the U.S., and underpinning their success are franchisors who grow ...

When picking up a new subject of study or profession, a book chock-full of advice from mentors is something few people would turn down. Franchising is an intimidating venture for any franchisor, ...

You remember it from high school science class, don’t you? Osmosis: "the passage of a substance through a thin membrane." Over time it has come to be used, loosely and inexactly, in other contexts—say ...

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As of December 2006, 11 states had approved video franchise reform legislation. Eight of those states–California, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and ...