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
Franchise Buying Guide
Buying a Franchise
These Are The 5 Critical Factors You Should Consider to Choose the Perfect Franchise Opportunity
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.
By Dan Rowe
Building a Business
Buying a Business? Make Sure It Checks The Boxes On This Checklist Before You Pull The Trigger.
Every business opportunity comes with its share of drawbacks and risks. Your task is to identify these issues, understand them and determine if you can work with or solve them.
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The Highest-Earning Franchise Categories, According to Research
These are the hottest franchise categories for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make a big income.
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Top 10 Home Improvement Franchise Opportunities
Time to get in on the handyman demand.
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5 Good Reasons to Work With a Franchise Broker
You should never turn down free assistance.
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Why These 3 Advisors Paid to Say ‘No’ Are Your Best Allies When Buying a Franchise
Talk to these three people -- who are more likely to tell you 'no' -- before handing over your hard-earned cash for a franchise business.
By Mark Siebert
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23 Questions to Ask a Franchisor When You Meet Face to Face
Navigate 'discovery day' with this list of questions that will make sure you learn all the essential information you need before you shake hands.
By Mark Siebert
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Smart Tips for Successfully Navigating the Initial Franchisor-Franchisee Interview
Once you have a few franchises in mind, you'll be talking to a franchise rep from each company. Here's the skinny on how that phone call should go.
By Mark Siebert
Building a Business
The Acid Test: Will Franchising Your Business Be Profitable or Not?
Don't jump into the franchising field until you've determined if both you and your franchisees can turn a profit.
By Mark Siebert
Buying a Franchise
How This Franchisee Went From Employee to Owner
Alex Lamkin worked his way up at Any Lab Test Now to take over the very location where he started his career.
By Kate Taylor
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A Franchisee Who Supports Veterans Beyond the Battlefield
Michael O'Neill runs his JDog Junk Removal and Hauling franchise in accordance with the Soldier's Creed.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
From the Air Force to a Tea Franchise
Karen Laban's career path is one that few people could possibly replicate.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Why We Opened a Different Take on the Classic Salon Franchise
MY SALON does not sell hairstyles -- it sells real estate.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Why Knowing What Was ‘Under the Hood’ at This Franchise Convinced Me to Become a Franchisee
Darren Krerking never thought he'd go from working at corporate to being a franchise at City Wide Maintenance, but when the opportunity presented itself, he couldn't say no.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Why I Franchised KLA Schools
Education and entrepreneurship are part of Roberto Ortega's family legacy.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
How the Navy Prepared Me for Franchising
Curt Maier's background as a nuclear naval submarine officer gave him the skills needed as a Murphy Business Northwest franchisee.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
The Journey from Citibank to a Garage Flooring Franchise
Michael Iannuccilli left the world of corporate finance to become a Global Garage Flooring and Design franchisee.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
How a Long Wait in Line Made This Franchisee Understand Demand and Provide a Solution
While waiting for a blowout, Hiedeh Honari realized that San Francisco could use more blow dry bars. So, she took action.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
How This Couple Went From Customers to Franchisees
After a great experience with DirectBuy, David and Kathie Weishaar decided to become franchisees themselves.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Why You Need Dedication, an Open Mind and Honest Communication to Open Any Franchise
Business tips from Renee Dame, a Ritter's Frozen Custard franchisee with 16 years of experience.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
After 28 Years of Caregiving, This Registered Nurse Became a Franchisee
Right at Home utilizes the talents of Rob and Sandy Chester perfectly.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Can You Bring Individuality to a Franchise?
For these two entrepreneurs, creative control was key to becoming Scout & Molly's franchisees.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Becoming a Company’s First Non-Corporate Franchise Owner
Here's how Jeffrey Schwartz was able to confidently become a franchise's first true franchisee.
By Kate Taylor
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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A Carpet Care Company’s Unconventional Path to Franchising
Franchisor, contractors and franchisees worked together to help create MilliCare Textile and Carpet Care franchise.
By Kate Taylor