Choosing the Right Franchise
How to Make Sure You’re Choosing an Adaptable Franchise Model
Now more than ever, entrepreneurs want a crystal ball to predict which franchises will continue to thrive in this “new normal.” Unfortunately, we can’t see the future, but our decades of experience have taught us one of the most crucial aspects of long-term franchise brand success is adaptability. So, how…
Is a Home-Based Franchise Right For You?
America’s Best Franchises offers many different home-based franchises for you to choose from. Before you dive into these opportunities, we encourage you to evaluate whether or not owning a home-based franchise is right for you. Owning a Home-Based Franchise Life as the owner of a home-based franchise has a lot…
Franchises That Thrive During the Summer
Summer is a great time to relax, enjoy the great outdoors and do a lot of business. But what businesses see a boost during the summer months? America’s Best Franchises knows which franchise opportunities have the chance to thrive as the weather warms up. If you are interested in a…
Franchises for Fathers
Who says you can’t treat yourself to a Father’s Day present? And the gift of business ownership is the best gift of all. Read on to learn all about ideal franchise business models for fathers and start your entrepreneurial journey as soon as possible. What Makes a Man’s Franchise America’s…
Should Staffing Issues Affect Your Franchise Business Choice?
Franchises have been in the news quite a bit lately, and some of the stories are related to staffing. For example, the Service Employees International Union has organized walk-offs among restaurant workers, primarily at fast-food franchises, demanding $15.00 an hour. Home health care aides, working in another industry that includes…
Essential Businesses Are Thriving—Here’s How to Own One
Essential businesses aren’t a new concept, but this term has been popping up everywhere lately in reference to the businesses that provide essential products and services to consumers, and that have proven to be fixtures of communities across the country during this unprecedented pandemic. If you are interested in providing…
Mompreneurs: Franchising and Child Rearing Can Coexist
Often, work-life balance is treated as a myth. But it’s possible. Franchising is one way a supermom can also be the boss. One of the biggest perks of becoming a franchisee is the freedom. Many franchisees set their own hours, work from home or have their kids work in the…
When to Follow Franchise Trends and When to Avoid Them
A quick internet search of “franchise trends” will turn up hundreds of results about the “next big thing” in the world of franchising. Is it a good idea for you to jump on those trends? In addition to the types of franchises on the rise, business models and funding sources…
Loving the Product Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Loving the Business
One way to approach your franchise search is to focus on the businesses that you personally enjoy. Maybe it’s the pizza you can’t get enough of or the gym that keeps you motivated. You can easily whittle down your list of potential franchises by paying attention to your own buying…
How to Spot a Bad Franchise Opportunity
So, you’re going down the black hole of endless research for the perfect franchise opportunity. And for good reason: It would be naive to assume every franchise you come across is a good investment. How do you figure out which is the opportunity with the lowest risk and highest probability…