"McDonald’s updates franchising standards to focus on value" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a ...

While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit ...

Franchising proved to be an example of stability in 2023, staying strong even through the economic uncertainties. With an increase of almost 15,000 units, the franchise model demonstrated its ...

Franchising is an excellent choice for the business owner who wants to join an established brand that enjoys widespread name recognition, has built customer loyalty and offers reliable, time-tested ...

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 ...

Ask the Experts is an ongoing series, where we feature business owners facing problems they don't know how to solve. Want advice on your own dilemma? Email us: ownersonly(at)bnet(dot)com. The owner: ...

Franchises typically work best for service-based businesses, while licenses are more conducive to product-based businesses. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

The general economy is a bit muted right now, but the franchising sector is doing pretty well. In fact, franchising for the last five years has outpaced the overall growth of the U.S. economy — 7.3% ...

Your business operation may be small now, but perhaps you're to the point where you're considering future expansion. One method of growing your business is to sell franchise units. Franchising allows ...

Michele Henry remembers exactly where she was sitting when she signed the agreement to sell Primp, a cheap-chic boutique she founded in 2010 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her signature was penned at 10:30 a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dave Knox is a writer focused on startups, tech, innovation, and CPG. With over 30 years in the industry, Peter Holt, CEO of The ...

The company said it aims to provide ‘greater clarity’ across the system to ensure its leadership position on pricing ...