When I first moved into franchising after years in Fortune 100 and private equity-backed companies, I had to shift my perspective. I was used to looking at big, complex organizations, but in ...

For franchisors, the validation stage of the investigative process just might be your best opportunity to convince franchisee candidates that your concept and business model are a winning combination, ...

OVIEDO, Fla., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In what industry analysts are calling a transformative moment for pet-focused entrepreneurship, Well Groomed Franchise System has introduced a ...

I’ve written extensively about how private equity firms evaluate the franchise attractiveness, at both the system and unit level (since PE invests in both). If you’re keeping your long-term options ...

When Planet Fitness went public in 2015, its unit count sat at 976 with about 7 million members. It’s now closing in on 21 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. Potbelly Sandwich Shops has taken significant steps to ...

Anago Cleaning Systems decades-long recognition demonstrates the brand’s outstanding performance, financial strength ...

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BBBY) (the “Company”), owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and a blockchain asset portfolio, today announced plans to launch a national franchise system, ...

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 ...

In this section, you’ll explore the essential steps of Franchise Discovery Days, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of a franchise opportunity before making a commitment. We’ll guide you ...

Prior to the 2025 Kubota High Limit Racing season opener at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on FloRacing, series co-founders Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet held a press conference to reveal developments for the ...