Franchising Insights

Franchise Business Review is the go-to resource for franchise reviews and franchisee satisfaction ratings for hundreds of franchise opportunities. Our goal is to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore and compare the best franchises to buy. We survey thousands of actual franchise owners to deliver timely research, in-depth franchise reports, articles, and industry insights to help you narrow your search and select the brand that’s right for you.

Best Practices: Franchise Research Checklist

This research process will help qualify your life-changing decision to invest in a franchise business. To help you keep track of your progress, FBR has come up with the following Research Checklist.

Resource Center April 29, 2025

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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.

Resource Center April 29, 2025

The Pros And Cons of Working With a Franchise Broker

If you’re an investor interested in buying a franchise, the number of choices available can be daunting. Franchise brokers can help you narrow down the options — but is a broker working in your best interest?

Resource Center February 6, 2024

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7 Sandwich Franchises Worth Sinking Your Teeth Into

Have you been hungry for opening a Sandwich Franchise? Now might be the time to sink your teeth into your own fast-casual food franchise.

Resource Center December 7, 2023

The Most Important Items in a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

The Franchise Disclosure Document can be overwhelming but it contains valuable information. Here are the items to pay close attention to when reviewing an FDD.

Resource Center November 27, 2023

What Are the Most Common Franchising Terms?

If you're new to franchising and thinking about purchasing a franchise, there are several common franchise terms that you should understand

Resource Center November 25, 2023

Key Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Franchise

A comprehensive look at the most important franchise interview questions to ask yourself, the franchisor and existing franchisees before you buy!

Resource Center October 30, 2023

What’s in an FDD and 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.

Resource Center July 6, 2023

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

Resource Center October 1, 2022

Before the Business Plan Comes the Franchise Vision Plan [Free Workbook]

Before you create your business plan, you need a vision plan. This guide explains how to create your vision and offers a free, actionable, step-by-step template that you can use to get started.

Resource Center September 28, 2022

What Do You Need to Start a Franchise? Your Due Diligence Checklist.

Buying a franchise is a huge decision, by far one of the most important commitments you’ll ever make. It’s important not to underestimate the importance of carrying out a high-level due diligence before taking the plunge into franchising.

Resource Center September 21, 2022

Is Small Business Ownership Right for Me?

The top reported reason for U.S. small business ownership is the appeal of being your own boss. Before making the leap to small business ownership, consider these great and not-so-great reasons. Take the personality quiz.

Resource Center September 13, 2022

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