The Federal Trade Commission, under the Franchise Rule, sets out the requirements for offering a franchise for sale in the U.S. One of the obligations under that rule is for
Many franchise organizations have rankings and lists of franchise opportunities that position brands favorably to prospective franchisees. One of those lists is published by Entrepreneur Magazine and ranks the
When investigating franchise opportunities, one of the areas that can be difficult to evaluate is the training provided by the franchisor. Every franchisor promotes training and support, but many
Franchises offer significant benefits over starting a business from scratch. You step into a business model that’s already proven to be successful, which allows you to focus immediately on running
When comparing the benefits of franchising over those of starting your own enterprise, some of your best preparation comes in knowing what challenges most often cause businesses to fail. According
There are almost 800,000 franchises owned and operated in the U.S. today. That’s a huge sector of business, ranging from restaurants to retail and everything in between. For aspiring business
When you think of showrooms in business, your mind probably goes to car dealerships or furniture stores. These traditional showrooms are certainly tried-and-true sales tools for brands worldwide and for
Franchise models are set up to work for either someone with significant experience in a particular industry, or someone with no experience at all in that industry. Can the same
The home remodeling industry is an exciting segment in which to own a franchise. When you operate in this industry, your business is often driven by change: children moving out,
Whether you want to expand your current home improvement career or get into the industry from an entirely different line of work, it’s a good idea to know what kind
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