While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever. A multi-unit ...

As companies look to scale their brands without sacrificing control or taking on excessive capital risk, franchising serves as a highly strategic path to expansion. Franchising goes beyond a legal or ...

As private equity giants Blackstone and Roark Capital make massive investments in brands such as Jersey Mike’s, Dave’s Hot ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Franchising is an often overlooked path to entrepreneurship, but it shouldn’t be. With a five-year success rate of 85%, buying a ...

Multi-unit franchising is expanding across South Africa, with growth no longer limited to the restaurant sector. Franchisees in grocery, liquor, retail and education are increasingly considering ...

McDonald’s became an unintended case study over the summer on the security risks that restaurants face from its third-party ...

The franchise model is attractive for franchisors because it is “asset light.” Operators provide the capital, take on leases and build out expenses, guarantee the debt, hire the staff, put in the ...

Franchise ownership, when chosen well and built steadily, can be one of the most accessible and reliable paths to creating ...