While every item on the franchise disclosure document (FDD) is important, some may be more important to you than others. One ...

The internet is an excellent tool for research, but it should serve as a foundation rather than the sole source of ...

While the start-up process of buying and opening a franchise is often quicker than starting from scratch, the initial costs can be steep, and the options for creative input are limited.

When you invest in a franchise, you buy the rights to run a business using a well-known brand's name, systems and support. "Investors, who are called franchisees, pay the franchisor a license fee ...

"Franchise fees are really supply-and-demand," said Stein, who was commissioner from 1992-1993. "If the fee is too high, then you will get no one willing to pay. But if you get someone willing to ...

It accelerates the local franchise's market presence and growth, often at a reduced cost due to collective advertising agreements within the franchise network. The upfront costs of purchasing a ...

The next section discusses franchise fees and royalties. The front-end franchise fee and royalties are fully disclosed. The continual royalty (usually monthly) may run up to 15 percent ...

Franchise development and sales firms can expedite growth for your brand. But, like any business arrangement, it comes with ...

A New Jersey federal district court granted summary judgment in favor of 7-Eleven, Inc. in a dispute with a franchisee. The ...

On the flip side, Millennials and Gen-Z face a few hurdles with franchise ownership: upfront costs, often limited business experience and sometimes, just figuring out where to start. With high ...

Additionally, even with paying down initial loans and franchise fees, Dufall's Dogtopia has been profitable since its eighth month in operation. Dufall broke down his monthly budget with Insider ...