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 ...

With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running. These franchises offer home-based or mobile models that ...

For many entrepreneurs, buying a franchise is the best way to move into business ownership. Franchises come with a proven business model, built-in brand recognition and ongoing support. But that does ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the most popular franchise concepts of the past 10 years has been in the area of home-maintenance franchises. These are the ...

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 ...

Congress would protect the interests of franchisors and their ability to expand and build wealth by passing the bipartisan ...

Artificial intelligence has grabbed headlines recently, but a different sort of sector of the U.S. economy is in full growth mode: franchising. U.S. franchise establishments – think McDonald's, the ...

Franchises are a fundamental part of the American business landscape, spanning a diverse range of industries and sectors. From popular fast-food chains like McDonald's and Subway to hotel brands like ...