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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.

FBR Special Report: 2021 Most Profitable Franchises

FBR’s research of the 50 Most Profitable Franchises of 2021 identifies 50 brands that matched or even exceeded the industry benchmarks for Franchisee Satisfaction and also offered franchise owners a better than average shot at growing their incomes to six-figure salaries within a few years.

Military Veterans Are Uniquely Qualified To Become Successful Franchise Owners

“Veterans are very resilient by nature. If anyone is well-equipped to operate under challenging circumstances, veteran franchise owners are.” -Eric Stites, Franchise Business Review Founder & CEO

The More, The Merrier: Multi-Unit Ownership a Growing Trend in Franchising

Multi-unit franchising has become an attractive option for small business entrepreneurs, especially those focused on expanding their operation and building their own “mini empires.”

Educate

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

Promise of Big Profits - Earning Potential in Franchising a Major Enticement for Investors

Earning potential in franchising a major enticement for investors. People enter franchising for many reasons, but the most popular one is that they want to own their own business without taking on the hassles and risks of having to start it from scratch.

Validating Your Franchise Options: 10 Questions to Ask the Franchisor

Asking a franchisor the right questions in the right way is critical to learning more about your top brands during the validation process. Keep in mind that becoming a franchisee is the start of a long-term commitment and relationship.

Validating Your Franchise Options: 7 Questions to Ask Franchisees

As you narrow your search for the right franchise, be sure to reach out to franchise owners at your tops contenders. Current franchisees are often the best sources for unbiased and unfiltered information and can help you validate or invalidate the franchises you are considering.

Plan

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

What is Discovery Day and How Best to Prepare for It?

Discovery Day is an important step in the buying process, marking the end of the pre-sales journey for most franchise owners. The event allows you, the invited franchise candidate, to get a true feel for the franchise company you're interested in.

What a Franchise Disclosure Document Won’t Tell You

Franchisors are required to include a significant amount of information in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) What’s NOT included? Overt reporting on the health of the franchisor-franchisee relationship and franchisee satisfaction.

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.

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.