I’ve written about AI and the franchise business before, but not in a situation like this. One in which a major franchisor like McDonald’s is being accused of using AI for illegal price-fixing between locations. Key Takeaways A consumer has sued McDonald’s in federal court. From my reading of the news story, the suit claims […]

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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 of their franchise brand.  Keep reading, so you can understand what a lot of today’s franchisors are starting to […]

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I’ve spent 25+ years in the franchise industry. I’ve seen good franchisors. I’ve seen bad ones. I’ve seen systems that looked great in the brochure and turned into nightmares the moment you signed on the dotted line. But I’ve never seen anything quite like what’s happening in Washington right now. Now, you can remain in […]

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If you’re sick of seeing the same franchise opportunities on lists of “The Top Franchises,” you’re going to like “The Top Franchises to Own in 2026.” A lot. Now, I’m not saying that the writers of some of the “Top Franchises” lists that are online right now are wrong about what they feel are the […]

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Here’s a number that might surprise you: Ohio has 46.43 fast food restaurants per 100,000 residents. That means it’s one of the fast food franchise capitals in the USA. It’s #5, actually. But what does this really tell us about franchise opportunities? A lot more than you’d think. Let’s dig into what these numbers actually […]

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Imagine you’re playing a game, but the rules keep changing every few minutes. It would be confusing and frustrating, right? Well, for years, that’s what it has felt like for the more than 800,000 franchisees in America. A new bill in Congress, called the American Franchise Act, is trying to fix this by setting one […]

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In the annals of franchise history, few names shine as brightly as Colonel Harland Sanders. The iconic KFC founder didn’t just create a fast-food empire; he redefined what it means to pursue your dreams, regardless of age or circumstance. That said, this is the story of a man who proved that success has no expiration […]

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For some, the traditional 9-to-5 isn’t cutting it anymore. People want career “options.” But, here’s the thing about career transitions: jumping into another job won’t solve your fundamental problem. You need ownership. You need leverage. That’s where franchise opportunities come into play. In this case, owning a thriving one. Why Franchise Businesses Make Smart Business […]

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If you were hoping to grab another Churro Latte or Popping Pear Slush at CosMc’s, we’ve got some sad news. In a nutshell, less than two years after its cosmic debut, McDonald’s has announced that all CosMc’s locations are closing for good. That said, here’s everything you need to know about the closure—and what it […]

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I know why McDonald’s same store sales took a hit last quarter. But, before I tell you, I figured that it would behoove me to give you the precise definition of same-store sales. Same-store sales are a handy way to measure how well a business is doing at its existing locations. They’re shown as a […]

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