Franchising isn’t just for fast food—there are profitable opportunities in dozens of industries, from fitness to home services. Scalability is possible in franchising, with multi-unit ownership and ...

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: ...

"From where I sit, responsible franchising needs to do far more than tell people that 'the franchisor can change the system and it might cost you money,'" writes Ronald K. Gardner. In the last several ...

Franchising offers entrepreneurs a way to expand without taking on debt or equity dilution. But that advantage comes with ...

I’ve spent my career in franchising, working with entrepreneurs as they build and grow multilocation businesses. My focus has been on operational structure, scalability and helping owners navigate the ...

In his feature, David J. Kaufmann of Kaufmann Gildin Robbins & Oppenheim discusses what franchising is and how it works, and furnishes a glossary of business terms that practitioners should be ...

Franchising has always been a pathway for people seeking a proven business model, an established brand and a long-term financial opportunity. However, in recent years, we've seen a dramatic shift in ...

Franchising continues to expand in 2026, but franchisee expectations and regulatory oversight are changing what is required for franchised brands to succeed. Growth remains available, but it ...

In this year’s QSR Best Franchise Deals, we once again tapped our Council of experts to weigh in on not just our picks, but the larger segment as well. Here were their thoughts: How have some of the ...