Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchising model is debatable. According to this report by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed the first franchisor ...

Although most people think they understand what a franchise is and how it works, franchising is one of the most misunderstood ...

A great idea isn’t enough — you need at least a year of proven success before franchising. Documentation, legal expertise, and outside guidance are critical to building a franchise system. Franchising ...

Starting a business from scratch means you're simultaneously inventing the product, building operational systems, figuring out marketing, managing finances and handling HR, often with no prior ...

You may have heard that fear of the unknown is one of the most common reasons people never get started on their dreams. This is very true in the business world. Countless people have wished they could ...

Are you ready to franchise your business? If you are reading this, you have likely created an established brand that you believe to be duplicable and ready to offer as a franchised concept. What you ...

Franchise Business Review determines the best franchises to own in 2026 based on franchisee satisfaction data. Our Top 200 Franchises list is an essential resource for those considering franchise ...

In addition to our work with companies in their development of new franchise systems, much of MSA’s practice involves working with established franchisors that are looking to make changes because of ...

Artificial intelligence has grabbed headlines recently, but a different sort of sector of the U.S. economy is in full growth mode: franchising. U.S. franchise establishments – think McDonald's, the ...

There are many ways to acquire a business. Licenses, franchises, and business purchases are among them. Of course, rather than acquiring one, you can always start your own. Let’s take the last of ...

A Philadelphia-area business owner raised six children while serving in the military and running her first franchise. She now has six grandchildren and a second business.