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 ...

Franchising isn't for everyone, and it certainly isn't for every business. It is generally viewed as one of the most scalable business models and, done right, can offer a relatively rapid route to ...

When I first met the founders of Buffalo Wild Wings, it was 1991 and they had about six locations. They wanted me to try everything on the menu, so we went to the biggest table in the house and began ...

A franchise is a type of license that allows a franchisee to operate a business using the franchisor's trademarks, branding, and business methods. The franchisor provides the framework for business ...

Whether they are launching a multi-unit enterprise based on their own brands or teaming up with a more established operation, New Jerseyans are finding success through franchising. Of the 33.2 million ...

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 ...

Discover how franchising provides an opportunity for success creating value for entrepreneurs and communities. Through the first few months of this year, franchising continues to be seen as one of the ...

Have you ever been to a restaurant overflowing with customers and wondered how much the franchise owner makes? Maybe you've even thought about owning a location of a successful chain yourself. If so, ...