Franchises offer the opportunity to own a small business without reinventing the wheel. Small-business owners pay companies for the rights to use their trademarks, services and products in return for ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We all know — or should know by now — that franchising is much more than just fast food. The reality is that only 24% of all franchise ...

Navigating the franchise world starts with understanding key business models. Here’s how project-based and subscription franchises differ in investment, scalability, and recession resistance.

Angel investors are continually looking for new opportunities to invest in sound, well-managed startups. Many are focused on sectors such as technology, biotech and real estate. However, there is ...

The idea of owning a company is appealing to many, but the daunting nature of entrepreneurship keeps many people from starting a business. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that just over 20 ...

If you're new to franchising, the abundance of information can seem overwhelming. How do you know where to start? You may have a generalized understanding of franchising, but part of performing due ...