Buying a Franchise
Franchises Like Taco Bell Are Stealing This Strategy from Nike — And It’s Working
To stand out, chains are borrowing 'drops' from sneaker culture, serving up merch and food to restaurant fans.
Franchisees
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s New Extra Value Menu Is Beating Expectations — And Franchisees Are Seeing the Value
The fast-food giant maintained its market share and outperformed competitors in Q1, thanks to its laser focus on affordability.
Buying a Franchise
Subway Had to Close 729 More Stores — But Executives Say It’s About Finding ‘the Right Locations’
The sandwich giant has shuttered 8,345 restaurants since 2016, but international growth and operational improvements are on the rise.
Buying a Franchise
How Multi-Concept Ownership Benefits Both Franchisors and Franchisees
Multi-concept ownership isn't just about scaling faster; it's about scaling smarter with complementary businesses.
By Jeff Brazier
Buying a Franchise
This is the One Question You Must Get Answered at a Franchise Discovery Day
Discovery Day is a critical step in the decision-making process that helps both parties move forward with confidence or decide not to proceed.
By Ray Titus
Buying a Franchise
How To Evaluate Franchisor Support Without Falling For The Sales Pitch
Franchise support is often sold as a promise, but experienced operators know it must be evaluated through systems, structure and consistency.
By Adam Povlitz
Buying a Franchise
What Smart Franchise Buyers Know Before They Ever Step Into Confirmation Day
With such a big decision on the line, you must be prepared to walk in to make the best possible decision for your future.
By David Busker
Business News
Here’s One Operational Upgrade I’d Put In Place to Protect Franchises from Peak-Hour Chaos
When scaling exposes friction, unreliable connectivity is often one of the hidden forces quietly getting in the way.
By Greg Davis
Buying a Franchise
Beware the Timing Trap — Is There Ever a Right Time to Start a Franchise?
Waiting for the "right" time to start a franchise often delays action, when success depends more on preparation and execution than perfect timing.
By David Busker
Thought Leaders
Why Franchise Discovery Day Isn’t a Sales Pitch — It’s a Stress Test for Your Alignment
Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.
By Adam Povlitz
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
The Biggest Mistake Franchises Make With Their SEO Strategy — and How to Get Real Results in 2026
I've scaled SEO across dozens of locations. Here are the systems that franchise brands need to win in 2026.
By Fahim Ludin
Buying a Franchise
This Simple Blueprint Can Help You Sell More Franchises
If you're struggling to sell, it may be time to stop and take a hard look at whether you have all the pieces in place.
By Ray Titus
Buying a Franchise
How Red Lobster’s New CEO Is Clawing the Chain Back After Bankruptcy
The chain is still slimming down as CEO Damola Adamolekun reviews leases and cuts costs, though sales are up 10% and viral seafood boils are driving traffic.
Buying a Franchise
New to Franchising? Here’s Your Guide to the Must-Know Industry Acronyms.
Discover the meaning behind the industry's most common abbreviations.
By Rob Lancit
Building a Business
I Walked Away From Hustle Culture. Niching Down Changed My Business
Hustle had convinced me I was successful when, in reality, I had built a high-stress job with thin margins and no leverage. I wasn't running a business. I was trapped inside one.
Business News
This Is How GLP-1 Drugs Are Forcing Restaurant Chains to Change Their Menus
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are causing chains to rethink their offerings.
Business News
Domino’s Is Quietly Dominating the Pizza Market by Mastering 3 Things Rivals Ignored
The pizza chain has turned loyalty programs and value deals into a competitive weapon.
Franchise 500
A Day In the Life of a Franchisee Who Took His Store from $700K to $1.8 Million
Raul Larez now owns two Batteries Plus locations, but still has plenty of time for family. We asked him to keep a diary of one average day.
By Raul Larez
Business News
Protein Is the New Secret Weapon Fast-Food Chains Are Using to Win You Over
From Dunkin' to Blaze Pizza, protein power is suddenly a core selling point.
Buying a Franchise
How Shaq Built a Restaurant Empire That Pays More Than the NBA Ever Did
The NBA legend has amassed a $400 million empire, much of it coming from his strategic investments in restaurant franchises.
Buying a Franchise
Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Flocking to Franchising — and What It Means for Your Brand
Younger entrepreneurs are reshaping the franchising landscape, bringing technology fluency, a desire for purpose-driven work and a fresh approach to business ownership.
By Tim Conn
Business News
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is hoping to go mainstream with its traditional onigiri rice balls.
Buying a Franchise
Why This Business Model Is Opening the Door to Entrepreneurship for People With Almost No Capital
Micro-franchising helps people with limited resources become business owners by offering low-cost and proven franchise models.
Business News
KFC Wants Fans to Decide the Fate of Potato Wedges
Will the cult -favorite be a permanent menu item?
Business News
Papa Johns Flips 85 Restaurants Over to Franchisee
The pizza chain is shifting away from company-owned restaurants as part of a 'strategic refranchising' plan.
Business News
Major Frozen Custard Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Blames ‘Toxic’ Chicago Regulations
M&M Custard says 31 Freddy's Frozen Custard locations put them in the red.