Starting a business doesn't have to mean sky-high startup costs. In fact, some of the top franchise opportunities today are also among the most affordable — offering flexible models, built-in support ...

Discover the cheapest franchises to start in 2025, with low entry costs and high potential in travel, cleaning, real estate, ...

With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running. These franchises offer home-based or mobile models that ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Any homeowner can tell you: There’s always something that needs fixing, improving or polishing up. And with today’s busy schedules, it’s ...

Franchising isn't for everyone, and it certainly isn't for every business. It is generally viewed as one of the most scalable business models and, done right, can offer a relatively rapid route to ...

Franchising can be an attractive business model for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a proven system while minimizing some of the risks associated with a typical business startup. Today, I find that ...

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 ...

Franchises are a fundamental part of the American business landscape, spanning a diverse range of industries and sectors. From popular fast-food chains like McDonald's and Subway to hotel brands like ...

Today, the Coalition to Save Local Businesses (CSLB), a group of local small business owners, franchise brands, and industry associations, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ introduction of ...

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the franchise industry are complex transactions that require careful planning, due diligence, and a keen understanding of both pre and post-deal considerations. With ...

In May of last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought to ban non-compete agreements in most employment contracts. Franchise agreements were an exception. However, before the rule could take ...