Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchising model is debatable. According to this report by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed the first franchisor ...

In this model, the franchisee purchases the rights to open and operate one franchise location. This is often attractive to individuals looking to start their own business without building it from ...

Service Experts, one of the nation's leading residential HVAC service companies, today announced early momentum following the launch of its franchise business in 2025.

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 ...

HaKika Wise's Black Box Franchising helps other small business owners to become franchisors by converting their businesses into franchises. In 2018, BLACK ENTERPRISE readers were introduced to HaKika ...

Franchising as a business expansion model has grown in popularity over the last several decades. The structure that the franchise model offers can streamline the process for organizations to move into ...

As we settle into Q1, many entrepreneurs are faced with new financial and expansion opportunities to grow their professional portfolio. The initial months of the year often witness a surge in consumer ...

Franchising has been a popular business growth strategy for several decades now. When a franchise plan is executed well, it has the potential to grow a business very quickly and efficiently. But like ...

Suzie Crowley and her husband, Brian, got the best of two worlds as a Kitchen Solvers franchise owner in La Crosse. They have their own business providing kitchen remodeling products and services, but ...

Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angie Katsanevas, founder and franchisor of Lunatic Fringe Salon and star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, testified before the U.S. Congress ...

As 2026 unfolds, South Africa's franchise sector emerges as a resilient pathway for small businesses, providing structured ...

As we all know and have experienced, Detroit is a thriving city on the move and a great place to live, work and play. For the first time in nearly 70 years, the city’s population is rising. Its ...