Franchise Opportunities
Millennial Entrepreneurship Made Easy
Older generations like the baby boomers quickly dismiss the millennial class as lazy, narcissistic and entitled. But millennials like yourself don’t often get the credit they deserve. Not only are you part of the largest living generation in the United States, but as you and your peers are maturing into…
The Best Franchises for Veterans
You devoted several years of your life to serving your country. Now, you’re transitioning back to civilian life wondering where your next “mission” will take your career. Many military veterans consider entrepreneurial endeavors like small business ownership or franchising. And since you found yourself on the America’s Best Franchises website,…
Are Vending Machine Franchises the Future?
For entrepreneurs looking to buy into a franchise opportunity without it requiring 40 or more hours of work a week and a major cash outlay, vending machine franchises provide the right opportunity. Because they require little maintenance or time spent, and typically require only a modest cash investment, they can…
3 Options Beyond the Standard Franchise
Did you realize that there are other options for you as a franchise owner beyond owning a single franchise? This post will explore area development, master franchises, and multi-unit ownership to present you with additional considerations for your business endeavors. (more…)
What Makes One Franchise Opportunity Better Than Another?
When you look at a franchise directory, it can be overwhelming. Even if you know the category of franchise you’d like to invest in, there can be dozens of options. What makes one franchise opportunity better than another? In fact, it’s not that one brand is better than another, but…
The Best Franchise Opportunities for Veterans
If you’re one of the millions of Americans that have served your country, we salute you. For many veterans, once active duty is over, they’re interested in finding something valuable to do with their time, to make a difference in another way. Business ownership is one of the rewarding paths…
5 Franchise Myths (and the Real Truths of Franchising)
Make one mention that you’re interested in starting a franchise and chances are, you’ll be hit with a tsunami of advice. Many times, this advice is laced with myths about franchise ownership. Here are five common franchise myths and the real truths about franchising that you need to know as…
The Pros and Cons of Owning Multiple Franchises
When you first open your franchise doors, you’re probably only considering opening one location. That’s the case for many franchise owners until they get a taste of the success that can come along with this career path. To continue the same success, many franchisees start to consider owning multiple franchises….
Use the 2015 Franchise Report as Your Franchise Buying Guide
The economic impact of retailers is undeniable, according to a 2015 study by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Through retail, 42 million jobs are supported, $1.6 trillion are paid out in labor wages, and the GDP benefits by $2.6 trillion annually. There are approximately 29 million jobs in retail and 11.5 million of…
What Your Franchise Fees Pay For
Investing in a franchise business is not exactly like buying an independent business. When you buy a business, you’ve made a purchase, and once you’ve paid for that purchase, you’re probably through with the people you purchased that business from. You’ve got their customer list, their intellectual property and trademarks,…