Franchises

How a Coffee Franchise With Russian Roots Made it in the U.S.

BY David Port

The story of two brothers who brought Soviet inspired coffeehouses to the U.S.

Franchise Takes the Cafe Concept on the Road

BY Jason Daley

BikeCaffe, a British franchise concept, brings the coffee house to the customer.

227 Franchise Opportunities For Less Than $50,000

BY Tracy Stapp

Franchise opportunities in almost every industry imaginable, from automotive services to food to senior care -- and all of them can be started for less $50,000.

Top 100 Homebased Franchises

BY Tracy Stapp

Want a business you can feel comfortable with, minus the cost of a storefront or office? These franchises may be just what you're looking for.

Franchise Brings a Fresh Take on Beef Jerky

BY Jason Daley

The Beef Jerky Outlet, a 13-unit franchise sells over 200 varieties of small-batch jerky, including alligator, kangaroo and pheasant.

Franchise Forecast Continues Strong for 2013

BY Catherine Clifford

The number of franchise establishments in the U.S. is expected to grow by 1.3 percent this year.

Common Franchise Terms Explained

BY Tracy Stapp

Before you look into the benefits of opening your own franchise, it helps to know the terminology. We put together this cheat sheet of the most common -- and most important -- words you'll need to understand.

How Franchises Worked Together After Superstorm Sandy

BY Jason Daley

Franchises played a major recovery role in the wake of Sandy, with corporate parents rallying to get local units running so they could help communities in need. Here's how some companies banded together to weather the storm.

How a Retired FedEx Exec Built a Mini Sandwich Empire

BY Jason Daley

Edith Kelly-Green was ready to settle into a retirement when her family convinced her to open a Lenny's Sub Shop franchise.

The Secrets Behind a Satisfied Franchise Staff

BY Jason Daley

Employee retention is a key component to any healthy franchise operation. We spoke to company owners and employment experts who have learned the secrets behind worker longevity and the long-term business success that comes with it.