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

”One of the most important steps for setting up an employee for success is properly training them,” says Scott Greenberg, author of The Wealthy Franchisee. “Unfortunately, so many business owners and ...

Thinking about franchising your business? It’s a big leap, but it could be the perfect way to grow your brand and reach new markets. Franchising isn’t just about selling a business model—it’s about ...

First, you must honestly evaluate your motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. Build a support team, including a broker, lawyer, and accountant, to guide you through the process. Use resources like ...

When a couple I know, Mark and Andrea, decided to give franchising a try, they knew a few things for sure. First, they wanted something that made use of their experience working for Fortune 500 ...

In order to find the franchise that will be a good fit for you, you should pursue a more established course of action often called the discovery process. Outlined below is the eight-step process used ...

In Franchise Your Business, author and franchise consultant Mark Siebert delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing one of the greatest growth strategies ever -- franchising. Siebert shares ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Jimmy St. Louis ...

Franchising may be an enticing opportunity for entrepreneurs, but finding funding can be complex. Through the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are options, including SBA 7(a) loans and SBA ...