When making the decision to invest in a franchise, it is inevitable that any prospective franchisee will dream and hope that the decision will lead them down the path to success. What "success" looks ...

Franchise success requires more than money — it demands alignment between the franchisee and franchisor. Discovery Day should validate your choice, not be your first deep dive into the brand. Treat ...

The success of a franchise brand is dependent on the success of the franchisees within its network. Manging a franchise operation is a demanding and multi-faceted role, and as well as all of the ...

What’s it like being a franchisee? Bart Bess is a good guy to ask — because he’s on his way out, but also on his way in. Bess once owned more than 100 retail outlets of a cell phone brand. Then he ...

Franchising allows new entrepreneurs to use a proven business model and brand recognition. Franchisees buy rights to operate a business, but must adhere to franchisor-set rules and fees. Researching ...