Starting a business doesn't have to mean sky-high startup costs. In fact, some of the top franchise opportunities today are also among the most affordable — offering flexible models, built-in support ...

Starting a franchise can be an attractive path to business ownership, but the initial investment often deters aspiring entrepreneurs. While some franchises require a considerable investment, numerous ...

Franchising can be an attractive business model for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a proven system while minimizing some of the risks associated with a typical business startup. Today, I find that ...

What is a micro-franchise? Well, it’s franchising, with all of the attributes of a traditional franchise business model, but the business opportunity is typically a smaller, more scalable operation.

If you are just starting out as an entrepreneur, franchising may be an effective vehicle for you to launch or scale your business. Becoming a franchisee gives you access to a franchisor's established ...

Franchisees and franchisors should be collaborators. A relationship should benefit you both financially, and you should think of yourself on equal footing. Unfortunately, however, it doesn’t always ...