A business plan is a strategic blueprint that describes how the franchise unit will be operated and managed to achieve success. The plan should encapsulate the franchisor’s broader strategy while ...

The franchise fee is the upfront payment required to the franchisor when you buy a franchise. It grants you the right to ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. If you’ve been nurturing a successful small business for years, you are likely at the point ...

The IFA has a history of defending the franchise industry from government overreach. As the Trump administration prepares to take office, the IFA has issued an agenda for 2025. One of IFA’s top ...