Franchises

Here are some of the ways in which running a franchise can be easier than starting your own business.

A master franchise allows individuals or corporations to buy the rights to sub-franchise within a specific U.S. territory or another country. Here's what you need to know about the concept.

The process can be overwhelming, but fortunately there are lots of resources to walk you through the steps, including associations, books, consultants, existing franchisees, informational Web sites, and message boards.

The quality of the company that stands behind your franchise matters a great deal. Here are 10 questions to ask.

Buying a fast food franchise can be lucrative, but it's also a lot of hard work. The following tips will help you stay on the path to franchise success. 1. Evaluate your skills,...

With the economy looking up, hair-care franchises are doing better than ever.

U.S. pet owners continue to spend more and more on their furry friends.

Is now the time to buy a frozen yogurt franchise -- or is this hot trend about to melt away?

One bright spot in retail franchising is growing brighter by the minute: consignment and resale stores.

Pizza franchises face big challenges today. Here’s a look at the state of the pizza industry and how franchisors are helping their franchisees compete.

America’s going green, and franchises of all kinds are joining the movement.

These three women faced major challenges when starting their franchises. Here, they share the lessons they learned.

From tutoring services to kids' fitness programs, entrepreneurs who provide child-related services find the rewards are anything but kid stuff.

A look at what the future holds and what franchisors can do to keep deals flowing.

Unfortunately, there’s a whole lot of greenwashing going on, as some franchisors try to profit from the hype without putting forth the effort required to be truly green.

Your service business is thriving — but is it ready to be franchised? Take these 6 steps to find out.