For many people, buying a franchise means joining a brand that’s been around for decades. But if you’re more interested in getting in on the ground floor of the latest thing, there’s plenty of ...

The best franchise videos don’t just inform, they connect emotionally. To capture those kinds of stories, you need to do more than just scripted interviews and staged office shots. Capturing genuine ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. One of the biggest decisions any aspiring entrepreneur ...

A recent International Franchise Association report shows that franchising continues to have a substantial, positive impact on the U.S. economy. The restaurant industry has always been fertile ground ...

Franchise development and sales firms can expedite growth for your brand. But, like any business arrangement, it comes with risk. These organizations aren’t charities, and exist to make money. That ...

Owning a business is difficult. Buying into a franchise gives you extra structure and support, but it is still typically more challenging than people expect. Franchise owners take on the daunting ...

Starting a Chick-fil-A franchise requires an initial investment of $10,000, yet the returns can be much higher. The company's Franchise Disclosure Document from March 2025 shows that a typical ...

Franchises with initial investment costs under $100,000 continue to grow, according to the International Franchise Association, with mobile and home-based businesses among the most popular models. But ...

Each year, more than 40,000 people apply to become Chick-fil-A franchise owner-operators — but how much do those who actually make the cut earn?