Whether they are launching a multi-unit enterprise based on their own brands or teaming up with a more established operation, New Jerseyans are finding success through franchising. Of the 33.2 million ...

Being a franchisee has its perks over starting a brand-new business, but you still need capital. Here are three ways to ...

Recently, I was sitting, drinking an iced latte macchiato at a well-known chain, when my wife said to me, "We spend so much time in here that maybe we should think of starting one ourselves." Which ...

Can you keep your job and start a franchise? It’s a good question that many people don’t even think to ask. But the answer is yes. This is what is commonly referred to as being a “semi-absentee owner.

The cost of buying into a franchise includes various components such as the upfront franchise fee, start-up costs for equipment and premises fit-out, inventory, and ongoing fees. Prospective ...

Franchising can be an attractive business model for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a proven system while minimizing some of the risks associated with a typical business startup. Today, I find that ...

If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on it? CO— connects you with thought leaders from across the business spectrum and asks them to help solve your biggest business ...

Buying a franchise comes with advantages over new business startups, but it is not a guarantee for success. Whenever you switch gears to try something new, challenges are attached. Many factors ...

Starting a franchise can be an attractive path to business ownership, but the initial investment often deters aspiring entrepreneurs. While some franchises require a considerable investment, numerous ...