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 ...

Seasoned franchise leaders know the agreement reveals how a system will grow, govern and respond to pressure long before the ...

I've scaled SEO across dozens of locations. Here are the systems that franchise brands need to win in 2026.

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. North America's Original Blow Dry Bar Sees 50% Year-Over-Year Increase in New Franchise Units, Expansion from Existing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

In December 2018, the European Commission fined Guess €40 million for imposing several hard-core restrictions on their authorized retailers/franchisees in relation to online search advertising, online ...