Founder and IFA "Entrepreneur of the Year" Tariq Farid discusses how he found franchising success with a fresh concept, and how he's working to strengthen the company in today's challenging economy.
Franchise sales is where the most intricate regulations comes to bear. It is a difficult market to penetrate if you are new to it -- and it involves considerable expense.
Just because anything can be franchised doesn’t mean it should be. Here are eight warning signs that your idea may not be ready for franchising. just because anything can be franchised doesn’t mean...
International Franchise Association chairman Ken Walker contends Congress should focus on policies that encourage lending and create sustainable long-term job growth.
You may be wondering which franchise is right for you. That's an important question, but not as important as knowing whether any franchise is right for you.
The franchising industry was hit hard by the recent recession. How franchisors respond will determine which companies will be left standing once the dust finally settles.
From the Small Business Administration An important step in the small business start-up process is deciding whether or not to go into business at all. Each year, thousands of potential entrepreneurs are faced...
We have all heard the expression to be married to one's work. In the case of franchising, it is an accurate analogy. Entering into a franchise agreement is a serious decision, involving a...
You’ve built a great franchise offering, you’ve paid the lawyers, and hired the franchise specialists. Now, where should you go to find new franchisees?
Opening up your own business is exciting but if you get caught up in that excitement and fail to carefully review all legal documents and understand your obligations, you could find yourself in...
Your franchise may be successful in your native country, but can it work in the United States? Here are three strategies that non-U.S.-based franchisors have used successfully.
International Franchise Association Chairwoman Dina Dwyer-Owens discusses how the current credit crunch is impacting franchise sales and what the IFA is doing to help.
September promises to be critical month for franchising as Congress considers the union “card check” legislation, health-care reform and access to capital – issues critical to the future of franchising.
Step 1 of our 5-step guide to buying a franchise. Assess whether becoming a franchisee is right for you based on your skills, personality, personal wealth, and goals.
Many (if not most) people, including franchise experts will tell you, “No, they’re not.” However, there are many times that franchisees could be -- or should be -- considered entrepreneurs.
By targeting an underserved niche, this salon-meets-sports haven concept became the highest-ranked haircutting franchise on the 2009 AllBusiness AllStars list.