In this model, the franchisee purchases the rights to open and operate one franchise location. This is often attractive to individuals looking to start their own business without building it from ...

Franchising is not an add-on to your current operation—it is an entirely different business model, and you owe yourself a ...

All too frequently, entrepreneurs who are not prepared to be franchisors request my legal services to help them offer franchises. The common scenario involves a passionate customer approaching the ...

While aspiring entrepreneurs have the drive and vision to launch and grow a business, not all have the resources or networks necessary to make it a success. Franchising can be a tremendous vehicle for ...

People often ask me the same question: "How do I know if franchising is the right decision for me?" As the leader of the International Franchise Association (IFA), I know some things to be true: ...

HaKika Wise's Black Box Franchising helps other small business owners to become franchisors by converting their businesses into franchises. In 2018, BLACK ENTERPRISE readers were introduced to HaKika ...

Emerging franchisor signs 18 franchise deals in its first full year of franchising NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, ...

As we all know and have experienced, Detroit is a thriving city on the move and a great place to live, work and play. For the first time in nearly 70 years, the city’s population is rising. Its ...

The rise of e-commerce has transformed the global retail landscape, making platforms like Amazon essential marketplaces for modern entrepreneurs. While traditional franchises have relied on physical ...

Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angie Katsanevas, founder and franchisor of Lunatic Fringe Salon and star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, testified before the U.S. Congress ...

New research from Kiddie Academy shows that a majority of women who become franchise owners report greater happiness, confidence and balance than they had in prior roles. Surveyed female business ...