Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is facing a new problem that prospective franchise buyers should pay close attention to. California regulators say the franchise company failed to accurately report the number of...
Huddle House franchising is making a big push to attract franchisees who want to build a multi-unit restaurant business. The 60-year-old breakfast and family dining brand recently announced a new incentive...
This post is about starting a franchise vs. starting your own business-and the costs involved in both. Every year, several people ask me the same question in a different outfit. “Wouldn’t it just...
Florida continues to attract franchise expansion. Now, a major Crunch Fitness franchisee is adding another location to its growing footprint in the state. CR Fitness Holdings LLC is preparing to open Crunch...
By JT Tatem Thinking About Selling a Business? Here’s How the Process Usually Begins At some point, most business owners ask themselves a simple question: “What would happen if I decided to sell my...
I’ve been in the franchise business for over 25 years. I’ve seen brands grow the right way. I’ve seen brands grow the wrong way. I’ve seen franchisees win big and lose everything. But now, with...
SpringGreen Lawn Care just announced something worth paying attention to. It’s a good story. In this case, franchise owners Tom and Mike O’Brien recently expanded into Pennsylvania. That’s their fifth...
I’m going to share some surprising information on how franchisors are using AI to dig through your past. Wait. Why are they doing that? Because they want to use that information to determine if you’re worthy...
Franchising gets a lot of praise as a path for veterans. And a lot of that praise is earned. Veterans understand structure. They understand discipline. They know how to follow a system. With that in mind, I’ve...
Pet Butler has new ownership in Smyrna, Georgia. Scott Cockrell now owns the local franchise. He’s stepping into a business that’s already earned the trust of pet owners across the community. Key Takeaways...
The FDD contains 23 legally required disclosure items covering the franchisor’s background, fees, obligations, territory, financial performance, and contracts. The FTC requires them but does not verify them Again...
By Mandy Bradshaw Sponsored post Buying a franchise can be exciting because you’re not starting completely from scratch. There’s already a brand, a business model, a system, and a path that others have...
Parents want their kids to succeed in school. That desire never goes away. It’s why supplemental education businesses like PEL Learning Centers franchise keep showing up on lists of resilient franchise categories...
Hiring a franchise lawyer before you buy a franchise is one of the smartest moves you can make. Not hiring one is always a mistake. But here’s something most franchise buyers don’t understand. Franchise...
Technology stopped being a franchise “nice to have” a while back. In 2026, it’s the operating system underneath everything you do. The question isn’t whether you’ll use these tools...
Thanks to the internet-and as of late, AI, franchise research is becoming way too easy. But, is it really “research” that today’s aspiring franchise owners are doing? Let’s find out. Key...
I just spent the last 5 minutes online searching for “coffee franchises.” I found close to 50 of them. 50 DIFFERENT coffee franchise opportunities you can own in the US. Seems like a lot, right? Let’s...
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