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Should You Buy a Subway Franchise? Costs, Comparisons, and Alternatives
Ready to sink your investment into a Subway franchise? While it still rises to the top of the franchise food chain, there are fresher restaurant opportunities you might want to consider.
Relationships Matter with Lightspeed Restoration
Lightspeed Restoration franchise DJ Avellino opens up about what it’s like owning his franchise on the Main Line of Pennsylvania. The long and short of it? It’s all about building relationships.
The Hiring Mistakes That Almost Buried a Franchise Owner
We interview Dana DeVito about the hiring mistakes franchisees need to avoid when they open their franchise. He shares his experience being a multi-unit franchisee of Jack In The Box and Scooter’s Coffee.
Best Franchise Opportunities for Veterans: Why Veterans Make Strong Entrepreneurs
Military veterans possess a unique skill set that makes them exceptional entrepreneurs—and franchisors know it. Many franchisors offer exclusive discounts and incentives to encourage veterans to join their networks. Learn how to compare franchise opportunities and see which ones ranked highest in satisfaction among veteran franchise owners in our 2026 research.
Explore Our Awards Lists
Every year, we survey around 30,000 franchisees to determine the best franchises to own. We ask them questions about training, support, initial investment, franchisee community, and more. With the insights we gather, we make the following lists. No brand can pay to be on these lists, they appear because of their good data. Because of that good data, we at FBR can recommend them wholeheartedly.
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From A to Franchisee is Franchise Business Review’s podcast for people seriously exploring franchise ownership. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in franchise research, from validation and due diligence to financial realities and day-to-day ownership, with insights from industry experts and real franchise owners.
It is designed to help listeners ask smarter questions, avoid common missteps, and make confident, well-informed decisions about whether franchising is right for them.
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Mark turned his existing restoration business into a Lightspeed Restoration franchise. He hasn’t looked back. He’s opening his second location later this year and loves the support he gets from the franchisor.
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The Franchisee Excellence Awards celebrate franchisees who share an incredibly strong work ethic along with a deep passion for their business.
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