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
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Buying a Franchise
A Franchisee Who’s Literally Building His Dream Business From the Ground Up
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
This Veteran Educator Reshaped Her Passion for K-12 Learning Into Franchise Mode
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
Buying a Franchise
Just 35, She’s Already Been a Principal in 3 Successful Fitness Franchises
Liberty Harper literally grew up in franchising, having started in the industry right out of high school.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
Will These Franchises From Down Under Come Out on Top in America?
Australians are franchise fanatics -- and their eyes are on U.S. expansion.
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
‘Mother Knows Best’ Inspired This Franchisee to Truly Listen to the Music
Seeing the good things ballroom dance did for her mother's health, Andrea Bisconti decided to follow her example.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
These 2 Franchisee-Moms Aim to Fill the Gaps in STEM Education
The new franchise Zaniac offers young scientists after-school activities like computer coding, 3D printing and robotics.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
What This Father-Son Duo Has Learned After More Than 20 Years in the Franchise Business
For 21 years, Dave and Jerry Kahn have adapted and thrived as PostNet franchisees.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
A Coffee Shop Franchise Where the Baristas Wear Almost Nothing Is Actually a Thing
Based in California, Bottoms Up Espresso is just beginning to franchise.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
The Secret to Hitting a Home Run in the Hospitality Franchise Business
Franchisee Bill Hooks says he's learned that you coach restaurants, you don't really manage them.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
How to Succeed in Franchising Your Business
The most successful franchises have a few strengths and strategies in common. Here's how they play to win.
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
This Franchisee Went From Laid-Off Employee to Accomplished Business Leader
Steve Rattner's job loss was a blessing in disguise, allowing him to tap into his entrepreneurial potential and find his true passion.
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s to Refranchise 3,500 Restaurants Worldwide
The chain will go from 81 percent franchised to 90 percent franchised in the next three years.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Do Your Homework Before You Open a Franchise Business — or, in This Case, Five
Decisions you make on the front end will heavily impact the long-term health of your business.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
How El Pollo Loco Churns Out New Menu Items Crazy Fast
El Pollo Loco's executive chef spills on crafting dozens of new menu items a year and transforming the chain from a fast-food joint into something more.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
How This Franchisee Runs More Than 275 Restaurants
Aslam Khan is still actively involved in running his Church's Chicken, Long John silvers and Hardees locations across the U.S.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
From Food Truck to Franchise: How These Cousins Turned Their Love of Lobster Into a Business
Two cousins saw profit in their passion for seafood.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Know If Your Business Is Ready to Franchise
Think you're ready to become the leader of a brand? Proceed very, very carefully.