The franchise model is attractive for franchisors because it is “asset light.” Operators provide the capital, take on leases ...

If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, ask yourself this simple question about your risk tolerance before you get started. Start by asking the question of if the concept is a fad. If it’s been ...

Younger entrepreneurs are reshaping the franchising landscape, bringing technology fluency, a desire for purpose-driven work ...

As we’re looking ahead to what 2026 may bring, from market conditions to legislative priorities, Don Hall, the president and ...

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 ...

A high diving board in summer always seemed higher when you were the kid bouncing up and down at the end of that slender plank. Suddenly, the water looked far, far away. You shivered, despite the ...

Patrick Galleher is the Managing Partner of Boxwood Partners, an investment bank in Jupiter, Florida, where he leads sell-side transactions. With the economy looking to be as uncertain as ever in 2023 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The number of chicken franchise outlets nationwide has surpassed 30,000 for the first time. While brand concentration has intensified due to the prevalence of delivery-focused consumption, the growth ...