Franchising Insights

Thinking about buying a franchise in today’s market? Before you invest, learn how to identify franchise models designed to withstand economic volatility. Michelle Rowan and franchise executive Mark Jameson break down the traits of recession-resistant franchise systems, the questions candidates should ask during due diligence, and how strong franchisors support owners through uncertainty.

FBC. Franchise Business Coach. Franchise Business Consultant. Call them what you what but what does a franchise business consultant do? We get into the basics of this very important role for anyone owning a franchise.

There are thousands of food franchises on the market today. If you're considering a big brand franchise like KFC, read this first to find out what you need to know, and see which alternative brands offer strong opportunities for success.

What if you could own a thriving business for under $100,000? In this episode, Allison and Michelle reveal Franchise Business Review's 2026 Top 50 Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities, breaking down the advantages of leaner business models and what the data really shows about franchisee satisfaction, scalability, and work-life balance.

You may be surprised to learn that starting a business doesn’t have to come with a sky-high price tag. There are many affordable franchise opportunities available for under $100,000. Explore the benefits of investing in a low-cost franchise and see which brands were rated best for 2026 by business owners.

Here at Franchise Business Review, we often tell the stories of extremely successful franchisees. From multi-unit owners to folks crushing it in their single territories, we showcase people with several years of ownership under their belts. This post is about that first year, which can be chaotic, stressful, demanding, and yet extremely rewarding. We talked to several Mathnasium franchisees to find out what their first year was really like.