Dan Rowe

When team members think like owners, they make decisions that protect and grow the brand for the long haul.

Discover the six critical red flags that cause franchisors to reject otherwise qualified candidates during Discovery Days — and learn how the most successful franchise relationships require alignment on values, expectations, and a shared vision for execution.

Food franchise leaders are diversifying their investments into non-food sectors such as skincare and electronics, driven by rising costs and challenges in the restaurant industry.

The traditional method of judging success — ever-growing year-over-year sales increases — is antiquated. What matters more is Guest Lifetime Value, the amount of repeat business from loyal customers who visit more often and order more with no additional cost to the franchisee.

An inferior location may be less expensive in the short term, but will cost more in marketing costs and when it's time to sell. Franchisors offer real estate knowledge and relationships to help their franchisees get the best possible location at the best possible price, giving them the best possible start.

It's a lot easier to leave a bad job than the wrong franchise. To determine which opportunity is right, you have major research and interviewing ahead.

Working with the right franchisees can make a business; bad choices can sink it. When interviewing possible new franchisees, look for traits including positivity, ambition, a willingness to collaborate and openness to accepting feedback.

Every global business started with one store or restaurant. To get the best possible compounded returns on their investment, franchisees should consider emerging brands, which offer more support and growth potential at much lower costs.

Contrary to what many might believe, opening multiple units of a franchise business does not result in exponentially more work. By compounding and blitzscaling, franchise owners actually work less as they open more locations.

Although it might be tempting to pay as little as you need to, that's a big mistake and many get this part of wealth creation wrong.

Turning an idea into a multi-billion dollar business requires original thinking, careful vetting of the concept and franchisees, and old-fashioned customer service.

How embracing technology, optimizing real estate, and nurturing dynamic franchisor-franchisee relationships are key to flourishing in an evolving industry landscape.

Why building a successful enterprise in this sector starts with embracing a growth-focused mindset.

Improving the numbers isn't as hard as some brands make it out to be, and getting just 10% better can result in amazingly amplified revenue.

I've taken 10 franchises to more than 100 international locations because I know how to spot emerging brands that are primed for success. Here's what I look for.

Marketing for retail, restaurant or other site-critical companies should always begin with meticulously chosen sites: Time-tested ways of picking a winner.

In a time of complicated supply chains and rising food costs, you need to implement these tips if you want your franchise brand to grow.

Recession and inflation are leading to benefits for franchisees.

Despite the economic uncertainty as the year comes to an end, there is reason to be bullish about franchising in 2023. If you're looking to become your own boss, here are five franchising opportunities to consider that are poised to thrive in 2023 and beyond.

Thought the industry has typically been dominated by men, that's starting to shift. Here's why.

A restaurant job isn't always just a stepping stone — it could be your path to the 1%.

An economic perfect storm has created a flood of cash in the market.

There is more access to capital than you think, starting with the Small Business Administration.

How does your personality compare? Do you like following rules or making the rules?

The key to generating wealth through franchising is to invest in an emerging brand. Here are 5 ways to help ensure you pick a winner.

Unit economics are the lifeblood in every franchise opportunity. Here's how to boost yours.

Smart franchisees know that multi-unit franchise ownership is the path to riches. And surprisingly, multi-unit franchise ownership is less risky than single-unit stores.

Now, more than ever, it's important to broaden your business portfolio and plan for the future.

Facing an unprecedented labor shortage, forward-thinking restaurants doubled down on technology to increase profits

It is finally a tenant's market, and prospective franchisees are making unusually good deals this year -- but it won't last forever.