Many franchise candidates fall for the "it runs itself" myth. Here's why hands-on ownership is the only real path to success.

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 ...

When I first entered the world of franchising, I wasn’t just looking for a business; I was looking for a way to live out my purpose. As a mother and an educator at heart, I knew that early childhood ...

A former nonprofit worker shares how she turned two struggling Pinot's Palette studios into thriving community hubs.

Franchising in America is getting a facelift, and it is happening one state at a time. For years, franchising followed a predictable federal roadmap under the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) […] ...

The three-day event in Nashville featured plenty of strategies, advice and warnings for emerging restaurant chains. Younger ...

Colorado Springs, CO / / October 16, 2025 / Franchise Now Franchise Now today announces the official launch of its groundbreaking Franchise Growth Engine, an AI-powered outreach platform designed to ...

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 ...

The MFV Expositions and Comexposium, which connects franchises with entrepreneurs, will host the Franchise Expo West on Friday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.