Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchising model is debatable. According to this report by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed the first franchisor ...

A great idea isn’t enough — you need at least a year of proven success before franchising. Documentation, legal expertise, and outside guidance are critical to building a franchise system. Franchising ...

As a franchise consultant who is often asked by prospective franchise owners whether they have the "right" education and ...

Learn why the franchise industry is one of the most exciting industries to be a part of today, and how you can seize the opportunities and build your own path. Having been in the franchise industry ...

The following excerpt is from Rick Grossmann's book Franchise Bible. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound The definition of a franchise (taken from the federal definition of a ...

You may have heard that fear of the unknown is one of the most common reasons people never get started on their dreams. This is very true in the business world. Countless people have wished they could ...

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Congratulations, founder. You've just successfully achieved product-market fit, and things are going well for the business you started. Now it's time to expand. How are you going to do it? Opening new ...

Franchise Bible: How to Buy a Franchise or Franchise Your Own Business, Ninth Edition will be released April 20 through Entrepreneur Press. Pre-order now via Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | ...

Your business is booming, easy to duplicate and ripe for growth. You’ve always dreamed of expanding to multiple locations. You decide the time is right -- you’re making the leap to franchising. Like ...

Want growth you don't have to chase? Consider franchise thinking, which turns a repeatable idea into a recognizable brand, ...