Buying a Franchise
How to Decode Franchise Fees and Find the Right Investment
Learn why focusing on value — not just cost — can lead to franchise success.
By Mark Siebert
September 2026
Buying a Franchise
This Mom’s Postpartum Breakouts Inspired a 70-Location Facial Franchise
Michele Henry couldn’t find a good solution to clear her skin.
So she built a franchise to help everyone.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
They Said No to 24/7 Restaurants —Then Found Their Dream Franchise
These preschool sweethearts (yes, preschool!) say that in business, as with love, finding your match makes a world of difference.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
These Veterans Bought a Struggling Franchise — Then Grew It 40%: ‘It’s All New to Me’
Maria and Rodney Cruz bought a Pure Barre location and turned it around, fast.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
He Started as a Teenage Fry Cook — And Just Bought Denny’s for $620 Million
Anil Yadav was a franchisee for thirty years before becoming a franchisor. Here is his secret to success.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
‘It’s Yelling, Be Honest’ — How This Couple Divorced, But Still Grew Their Business to 16 Locations and $1.4 Million In Revenue
They treat their business as a “third child” that they are both committed to.
By Sherin Shibu
Building a Business
Why ‘I’m Not What You’re Looking For’ Actually Wins Clients
It's counterintuitive, but it's worked for me.
By Jason Feifer
Buying a Franchise
I’ve Worked With Nearly 100 Franchise Owners. Here’s What the Most Successful Ones Almost Always Have in Common.
Successful franchise owners don't start from scratch — they build these four strengths first.
Franchise Profile
He Started an Industry-Disrupting Business with Just $15K. Here Are His Secrets to Growth: ‘We’re On Our Way to $1 Billion’
Josh York wakes up at 3:24 a.m. every day and immediately heads into an ice bath.
By Sherin Shibu
Buying a Franchise
He Cashed Out His 401(k) to Start a Business. Now the Gamified Sports Franchise Pulls in Over $20M in Revenue.
Craig Moody created a sports franchise that channeled the competitive spirit of video games.
By Sherin Shibu