The franchise fee is the upfront payment required to the franchisor when you buy a franchise. It grants you the right to ...

Simplifying the site selection and lease negotiation process for new franchisees is one of the most strategic ways ...

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 ...

The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally ...

Tracy Stapp Herold is the special projects editor at Entrepreneur magazine. She works on franchise and business opportunity stories and listings, including the annual Franchise 500.