As a franchise consultant who is often asked by prospective franchise owners whether they have the "right" education and ...

When making the decision to invest in a franchise, it is inevitable that any prospective franchisee will dream and hope that the decision will lead them down the path to success. What "success" looks ...

As I very often say, both in my writing and in my conversations with other franchise business owners, a happy and engaged franchise network is any franchise brands biggest asset. No franchisor would ...

Franchise success requires more than money — it demands alignment between the franchisee and franchisor. Discovery Day should validate your choice, not be your first deep dive into the brand. Treat ...

The sandwich chain had one of its biggest growth years in its 30-plus year history in 2025, with momentum expected to ...

Fellow franchisees are a built-in support network, and smart franchisors will encourage new operators to tap into the knowledge of existing owners, who can share experiences and advice. These ...

The sandwich chain, recently acquired by a private equity firm, called a franchisee meeting to discuss ways to regain market share. Subway called franchisees to an August 15 meeting to address ...

As a franchisee, Marc Cotone is in a position where he not only operates stores, but teaches others how to operate. A multi-brand franchisee, Cotone owns units in Eggs Up Grill, Dogtopia, The Bomb Bar ...

Franchise Equity Partners, a private investment firm specializing in providing capital to franchise businesses and their owners, has acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest franchisee ...

The sandwich chain Subway has a new boss. It was announced yesterday that former Burger King exec Jonathan Fitzpatrick is taking the helm. He’ll be the first new leader since private equity firm Roark ...