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How to Decode Franchise Fees and Find the Right Investment

Learn why focusing on value — not just cost — can lead to franchise success.

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The 3 Key Ways to Equip Franchisees to Represent Your Brand With Excellence

A strong training program can ensure that your franchisees and their employees follow your methods and rules.

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5 Must-Do Steps to Evaluate Franchise Opportunities Like a Pro

Once you've narrowed your franchise choices to a few — or a few dozen — it's time to investigate these informational options.

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Franchise Ownership Is Rising Among Women — Here's Why It Matters

Women are turning to franchising because they view it as a smarter and more secure path to business ownership.

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Every Thriving Business Owner Must Go Through the 'Hell Zone'

Between your first success and true scale, there lies a brutal, unavoidable stretch.

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What 4 Hot Franchise Trends Say About How We Live Now

Why are people spending more in these franchise categories, and what does that say about consumers today and opportunities for franchisees tomorrow?

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This Florist Saw 3 Problems In the Flower Industry. Now His Business Is Growing Like Crazy.

French Florist was once a struggling florist shop in Los Angeles. Here's how it transformed into an innovative franchise that's taking on the industry.

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Why Owning a Seasonal Business Is So Lucrative

Some franchises are very seasonal. That makes it easier for you to buy a second business

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The 10 Hottest Trends in Franchising in 2026

Want to buy into a buzzy business? Look no further than these franchises.

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