Many years ago, while interviewing franchisees in preparation for a keynote to their system, one of them shared something unexpected. Frustrated by what they saw as poor communication and unresponsive ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Franchisees are increasingly expanding across different brands rather than just scaling within a single concept. Multi-concept owners ...

Franchising remains strong in 2026, despite legal, regulatory, and AI challenges. Growth is expected, but success depends on compliance, clear laws, and balancing franchisee independence with ...

When considering the purchase of a franchise, it’s crucial for franchisees to conduct due diligence, which includes understanding and often negotiating key terms of the franchise agreement with the ...

New York’s proposed Fast-Food Franchisor Accountability Act would increase franchisor liability for franchisee violations, clashing with the federal American Franchise Act, which aims to limit such ...

Investing in a franchise is not just a heavy financial decision; it is a long-term commitment. It takes capital to invest in a franchise model, but you also have to understand how interpersonal ...