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 ...

Many new franchise business models are mobile app and internet based, but while the lack of real estate can reduce costs, ...

Franchising is a unique business model. Its roots go back centuries, but within the restaurant industry, the first applications occurred in the 1920s, with A&W and White Castle being notable early ...

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 ...

2025 marked a busy year for the restaurant sector. As private equity firms leaned further into the franchise business model ...

The fast-food giant, which is trying to bring back lower-income consumers frustrated by menu price inflation, will take ...

Don Daszkowski is the Founder of IFPG. IFPG trains individuals to become Certified Franchise Consultants and earn money selling franchises. It's no secret that quality relationships are the key to ...

After suffering losses in 2020 due to COVID-19, franchising made a strong comeback last year. In 2021, franchise establishments increased by 2.8% to 774,965, a net gain of 21,195 compared with 2020, ...

A well-executed franchise program can catapult a sound business concept into a worldwide organization. 7-Eleven© operates over 56,000 stores in 18 countries. Subway© is operating over 44,000 shops in ...

The franchise is an initiative that today is generating a significant impact in different sectors of the economy. It is no longer just about moving a brand to another place but about delivering all ...

Franchising as a business model spans a whole range of industries and sectors, from fast food, hospitality and retail, to children's activities, dog hotels, travel and pest control. In fact, there are ...

After working in the nonprofit world, Rose White went back to college two years ago to earn an MBA. She knew she wanted to own her own business, but she didn’t have a specific industry in mind. So, ...