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 ...

Recent statistics published by Statista Research Department show that franchising continues to play an increasingly significant role in the American business landscape, with the economic output of ...

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 ...

How Does the Franchising Business Model Work? Learn the benefits of buying into a franchisor’s brand recognition, established customer base, and full-fledged operational system. Franchising is a ...

In this year’s QSR Best Franchise Deals, we once again tapped our Council of experts to weigh in on not just our picks, but the larger segment as well. Here were their thoughts: How have some of the ...

HaKika Wise's Black Box Franchising helps other small business owners to become franchisors by converting their businesses into franchises. In 2018, BLACK ENTERPRISE readers were introduced to HaKika ...

21 May 2013 Starting up your own business can be daunting. Either because you have to put forward the initial capital, or because of the ensuing risk: will it be successful? For entrepreneurs who want ...

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 ...

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

People often ask me the same question: "How do I know if franchising is the right decision for me?" As the leader of the International Franchise Association (IFA), I know some things to be true: ...

Understanding a franchise's upfront costs, business system, and financial performance are some critical factors to know before investing in such an enterprise. A push to boost entrepreneurship in ...