The franchises on this list require startup investments below the industry average but still offer robust support systems, scalable models and brand recognition. From commercial cleaning to travel ...

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This bootcamp breaks down common myths and shows how anyone — with the right mindset and plan — can become a successful franchise owner. From budgeting to lifestyle fit, the bootcamp helps you ...

Many new franchise business models are mobile app and internet based, but while the lack of real estate can reduce costs, many risks remain.

Discover how franchising provides an opportunity for success creating value for entrepreneurs and communities. Through the first few months of this year, franchising continues to be seen as one of the ...

Franchising isn't for everyone, and it certainly isn't for every business. It is generally viewed as one of the most scalable business models and, done right, can offer a relatively rapid route to ...

Q: I would like to fulfill a lifetime ambition and start a small business. But, I don't have a lot of time before I retire. What's the best way to fast-track a successful small-business startup? A: ...

Nearly four decades after his father opened the first Martinizing Dry Cleaning location in Tucson, William "Bake" Shaffer is taking his family's Martinizing franchise independent. Over the next ...