Franchise
This College Student Pitched His Parents a Business Idea. Now, He Runs a $7 Million Ice Cream Brand.
What started in a garage has scaled to 17 locations thanks to smart tech, strong culture and made-to-order desserts.
Want Better Franchise Candidates? Start by Chasing Fewer Leads
Pursuing volume over quality franchise leads drains resources and damages brands. Here's how to shift your focus toward candidates that deliver results.
She Was a Lawyer with No Restaurant Experience. Now, She's Reviving an Iconic Restaurant Chain.
As its U.S. locations dwindle, one brand is betting big on its new CEO to engineer a comeback.
Discover the Ultimate in Family Entertainment Franchises with Urban Air Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park offers an exciting, proven business model with multiple revenue streams, including trampoline arenas, climbing walls, ropes courses, and more.
This Is The One Video Every Emerging Franchise Should Start With
Emerging franchisors are often told to prioritize sales decks, FDDs and digital ads. But if you're not capturing this story on video, you're skipping the one thing that builds trust faster than anything else.
Your Business Doesn't Need to Be Perfect — Here's How Customer Loyalty Really Works
It's not a one-time achievement, building customer loyalty a continuous process of building trust by showing up, delivering value and being reliable.
5 Secrets to Success From a Sustainable Business That's Grown 95% in 3 Years
Here's how the president of this sustainable junk-removal business solves problems fast, treats customers with care and keeps as much as possible out of the landfill.
Thinking of Buying a Franchise? You're Not Just Investing — You're Also Being Evaluated.
A successful franchise partnership requires a mutually beneficial match between the franchisee and the franchisor. Make sure you're prepared to put your best foot forward.
Want to Own a Business? These Franchises Cost Less Than $10,000 to Get Started.
These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer strong franchisor support, work-life balance and low startup costs.
I Thought I Knew Finance — Then I Took Over My Family's Franchise. Here Are The Hard Truths I Learned.
Even with an MBA in finance, I wasn't ready for the messy reality of small-business money management — until I learned these hard truths.
The Founder and CEO of a Franchise That Recently Sold for $8 Billion Is Stepping Down. Here's Who's Replacing Him.
Learn what the change means for one of America's most popular sandwich chains.
Before You Buy Another Business, Follow These 5 Steps
Expanding your portfolio? These five steps will help you choose businesses that align with your strengths and set you up for long-term success.
She Was a History Major and Single Mom. Now, She's One of Franchising's Most Influential Leaders.
A former Blockbuster executive and current Home Helpers Home Care CEO, Emma Dickison is now bringing decades of experience to the IFA board.
Angry Crab Shack Franchises Deliver Impressive Returns and Rapid Payback
The brand's smart real estate strategy focuses on converting second-generation restaurant spaces, keeping build-out costs low and minimizing overhead.
Buying a Franchise in the Age of AI? Ask These Key Questions First.
As AI lowers barriers to entry and accelerates business innovation, franchise brands must evolve to remain relevant. Here's how to evaluate franchise opportunities in this new era.