A franchise is a type of license that allows a franchisee to operate a business using the franchisor's trademarks, branding, and business methods. The franchisor provides the framework for business ...

Understanding joint employer liability is critical for companies in the franchise sector, as it directly impacts risk ...

According to the International Franchise Association estimates, the franchise industry was expected to add more than 20,000 new franchise units in 2025. That is an increase of at least 2.5% in ...

Franchisees and franchisors should be collaborators. A relationship should benefit you both financially, and you should think of yourself on equal footing. Unfortunately, however, it doesn’t always ...

Franchises with initial investment costs under $100,000 continue to grow, according to the International Franchise Association, with mobile and home-based businesses among the most popular models. But ...

The franchisor establishes the brand’s trademark or trade name and develops the business system. The franchisee pays a royalty and often an initial fee to operate under the franchisor’s name and ...

The first quarter of 2025 is often a busy time for many franchisors—including those who franchise quick service restaurant (QSR) concepts. Many QSR franchisors are hard at work updating their ...

Fourth Consecutive Year Franchise Owners Rank PatchMaster Among the Best Franchise Opportunities Our mission has been ...

Recently at a networking event here in the UK, I got chatting to an entrepreneur in the fitness industry. That person had launched and grown a brilliant small business, had started to expand ...

A federal court in Illinois granted a franchisor’s motion for preliminary injunction against a former franchisee in ...