Starting a Franchise Business
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.
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.
5 Things You Must Know About Franchising -- But That You Won't Find Online
In order to get a full, three-dimensional view of which business is right for you, you'll have to look beyond the Internet.
How a NY Food Cart Is Becoming an International Brick-and-Mortar Chain
The Halal Guys dish on opening a franchise of brick-and-mortar eateries.
Taking the Plunge Into a Self-Owned Business
After two decades of running operations for Pizza Hut and Wendy's, this pizza guy is his own boss -- for 42 Donatos locations.
Why Corporate Refugees Like Franchising When They Answer the Entrepreneurial Call
Franchises offer lots that people find reassuring about the structure of the corporate job they are otherwise ready to chuck to start their own business.
How a Health Setback Inspired This Entrepreneur to Adopt a New Business Model
Lisa Kornstein's clothing boutique is using a semi-absentee model, allowing her to manage her health and her business.
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.
5 Key Franchise Ownership Trends in 2015
Why "become your own boss" looks better than ever.
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.
What to Ask When Evaluating a Business for Sale
Ask yourself these 30 questions to determine if this business is the right one for you to purchase.
The Basics of Buying a Franchise
If you're thinking about becoming a franchisee, find out what you're getting yourself into by reviewing this quick guide.
To Find the Right Franchise, Test Drive More Than One
Selecting a franchise is an enormous decision. Take a look at several, and consider your own skills and goals, before choosing.
6 Essential Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Are you ready to take the plunge and run a franchise business?
There's Lots of Free Help for Choosing and Funding the Right Franchise Opportunity
Franchises have the allure of a ready-made business but it's more complicated than that.