Building a Business
Your Franchisor Needs to Give You the Tools to Succeed
Peter Castorena says that franchisor support was key to becoming a successful Minuteman Press franchisee.
By Kate Taylor
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Buying a Franchise
Brother-Franchisees Who Certainly ‘Tasted’ the Goods Before Committing
By Joan Oleck
Building a Business
What Serving as a Marine and NYPD Officer Taught Me About Franchising
Brendan Ryan believes that military and police personnel are perfectly prepared for the franchise industry.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Chipotle Just Put an Official Price on Its Most Famous Secret Menu Item
Many locations used to ring up the off-menu 'quesarito' as a regular burrito. Now, all locations will charge an extra $3.50.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
A ‘Smooth,’ Not to Mention, Sweet, Choice for a Franchise
"How awesome is it to be able to sell a product you are passionate about?" Quamisha Nelson says of her Smoothie King franchise.
By Joan Oleck
Entrepreneurs
From Franchisor to a Competitor’s Franchisee: How a Hooters Owner Bounced Back
Former Hooters owner is back in business at Twin Peaks.
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
From Iraq to Lubbock: These Franchisee-Veterans Have Found Peace, and a Focus on Kids
The Little Gym franchise company now offers active duty military a 50 percent discount off the franchise fee.
By Joan Oleck
Building a Business
Papa John’s Franchisee to Pay Employees $460,000 for Wage Theft
Officials say that the owner of nine Papa John's locations failed to properly pay employees minimum wage and overtime.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
This Popcorn Franchisee Was ‘The Boss’ Until That Other ‘Boss’ (Springsteen) Popped Up
Geoff Frischman was attracted to Doc Popcorn for its flexibility in the number of locations he could own and for its business support.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
I Became a Franchisee So I Could Be My Own Boss
Business lessons from the owner of Wing Stop, Dunkin' Donuts and Papa John's restaurants.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Chipotle Is Giving Away Free Burritos to Any Customer Who Plays This Online Game
Starting July 21, the burrito chain is launching 'Friend or Faux?' to take aim at its competition and give customers the chance to win free Chipotle for a year.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Industry Resolves California Conflict, Paving the Way for Law Protecting Franchisee Rights
The IFA agreed to drop its opposition to a bill backed by franchisee and labor organizations.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Why Franchisees Should Allow For Three Years Until Business ‘Clicks’
Don't expect immediate entrepreneurial success when you open a franchise, says Darren Williams.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
A Franchisee Who Switched From Health Care to Auto Care
Steve Peterson was drawn to Christian Brothers Automotive's own statement of care, about honesty, integrity and reliability.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
The Top Global Franchises
Could these worldwide franchises be your passport to the future?
Buying a Franchise
A Franchisee Who’s Literally Building His Dream Business From the Ground Up
Jovanny Galarza has prepared to own a construction business ever since he was a little boy, helping his dad around the house.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
This Veteran Educator Reshaped Her Passion for K-12 Learning Into Franchise Mode
Cynthia Williams Landrum aims to make a "more direct impact" on students than the current educational bureaucracy allows.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
Chipotle Raises Prices in San Francisco After Minimum Wage Hike
As San Francisco becomes an even pricier place to do business, it's becoming more expensive to buy burritos.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
What I’ve Learned Owning More than 100 Franchised Restaurants
Brian Kelley owns 104 Hardee's, plus a handful of Jersey Mike's Subs and a couple of Blaze Pizzas. Here's his tips for other franchisees.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
How Do You Size up a Potential Franchise? Schmooze.
The six types of franchisees you must talk with to assess whether a particular system is right for you.
By Rick Bisio
Buying a Franchise
A Tech-Savvy Franchisee Dishes on Opening a Resale Franchise
Josh Powell decided to use his knowledge of technology to open a Device Pitstop location.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
It All Adds Up to the Fact That This Franchisee Made the Right Choice
Mo Khalil opened nine Mathnasium franchises in Florida to help children.
By Joan Oleck
Building a Business
Pizza Hut’s Second-Largest Franchisee Sued in Pay Dispute
In a class action lawsuit, a former employee alleges that a franchisee failed to fairly reimburse drivers who used their own cars to deliver pizza.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
8 Trends That Food Franchises Are Watching Right Now
Franchises make up a huge portion of the restaurant industry. So, when they spot a trend, it's worth paying attention.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
No Gender Bias Figured Into What These Franchisees Chose to Do
They used to be in oil and gas; now these guys are into waxing. No, not cars -- women's legs.
By Joan Oleck
Building a Business
Why I Sold My Independent Landscaping Business and Opened a Franchise
Here's why Jim McClure decided to become a Weed Man franchisee.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
10 Franchises Reveal What They Look for in a Franchisee
An entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills, a bubbly personality -- here's what brands from Cinnabon to Pinot's Palette look for in franchisees.
By Kate Taylor
Business Accounting
Your Franchisor Is Not Going to Run Your Business For You
Neil Kent spills on being an Apple-loving Experimac franchisee.
By Kate Taylor