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

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Over my two decades in franchising, from the franchisor, franchisee and consultant perspectives, I’ve learned that the success rate of a ...

Discover how franchising provides an opportunity for success creating value for entrepreneurs and communities. Through the first few months of this year, franchising continues to be seen as one of the ...

Micro-franchising helps people with limited resources become business owners by offering low-cost and proven franchise models.

Today, the Coalition to Save Local Businesses (CSLB), a group of local small business owners, franchise brands, and industry associations, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ introduction of ...

Business planning should always consider asset protection, both for the owners and the business itself. Asset protection for the business should take into consideration protecting the operating assets ...

The cost of buying into a franchise includes various components such as the upfront franchise fee, start-up costs for equipment and premises fit-out, inventory, and ongoing fees. Prospective ...

After working in the nonprofit world, Rose White went back to college two years ago to earn an MBA. She knew she wanted to own her own business, but she didn’t have a specific industry in mind. So, ...

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 ...

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 ...

You can’t turn on a television or open a newspaper without hearing about the latest on the big congressional tax bill. The legislation includes many provisions that the small business community is ...