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Franchising is an excellent opportunity to be your own boss, but with the support and backing of an established system, community and brand. But it’s not for everyone. Find out if franchising is right for you.

The Powerful Women of Franchising

Read 27 inspiring stories from just a few of the female franchise owners we spoke with who are experiencing success as business owners – breaking through the barriers and challenges unique to being a woman in the business world. We hope you find their stories as interesting and motivating as we do.

Soccer Shots Aims for Transparency with Potential Franchisees

Justin Bredeman, CEO of Soccer Shots sit with Michelle Rowan, COO of FBR and they discuss how Soccer Shots maintains a goal of transparency with franchisee candidates.

How Franchisee Satisfaction Plays a Big Role in Finding Potential Franchisees Who Are a Good Fit with MaidPro

MaidPro's Director of Marketing sits down with FBR's Nicole Dudley to discuss how important franchisee satisfaction is in finding good fitting franchisee candidates for their system.

Educate

Ready to get serious about entrepreneurship? Learn more about what it takes to succeed as a franchise owner.

April Cannon's Success with NaturaLawn of America

"Thankfully lawn care is pretty much recession and pandemic proof. I think everyone’s sitting at home looking at their grass and then they call us. We’ve been fortunate to actually have had our best year in 2020." Read April's Story Here.

Chuck Cassidy's Experience with British Swim School

"Just be patient and be prepared to work hard at it. It takes time, it takes effort. I believe patience is a virtue and hard work pays dividends. Pace yourself. ... It takes time" Read More about Chuck Cassidy's experience as a British Swim School Franchisee Here.

James Laramee Shares His Experience with NaturaLawn

James Laramee from NaturaLawn says, "Right out of high school, I knew I wanted to start and own my own business. I always had a passion for sales. Coupled with my love for the outdoors and desire to find safer alternatives to lawn care, Naturalawn seemed like a great fit." Read his story here.

Plan

Excited about buying your first, second or third franchise? It’s time to start planning.

My Franchise Life Plan [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Exploring franchise opportunities and opening your own business is an exciting event for most entrepreneurs. It can also feel overwhelming at times. Our goal at Franchise Business Review is to provide you with the tools and resources you need to make the process as easy as possible, and help you make an educated franchise investment.

Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS) - Step by Step Guide

Your retirement funds can lead to franchise ownership. Learn how 401(k) business financing, a.k.a. Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS), funds your dreams without tax penalties

The Franchise Agreement 101: Everything You Need to Know (W/Sample Agreement)

The franchise agreement is a legally binding document. Know what you are signing, before you sign, with the franchise agreement 101. And take a look at a real sample from WildBirds Unlimited.

Launch

Congrats! You’ve taken the leap into franchise ownership. Now the real work begins. Here you’ll find resources on growing your business.

Sub-franchising, Master Franchisees and Multi-Unit Developers: Making Sense of Franchising Beyond the Single Unit

In addition to single unit franchise ownership, there are other models such as sub franchising and area development that can allow a franchisee to control a larger territory and bring in additional revenue streams.

Top Considerations for Transferring a Franchise Business

Find out what you need to know about transferring a franchise business. And, learn why it's so important to consider your exit plan before you even invest in your first franchise.