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As the leading market research firm for the franchising industry, Franchise Business Review provides data-driven insights that empower informed buying decisions. FBR is the go-to resource for franchise reviews, industry research, data, and reporting. Explore our timely, research-based reports, in-depth articles, actionable advice, and franchisee success stories to help narrow your search and select the brand that’s right for you.

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The Essence of Franchise Culture: Unlocking Franchisee Satisfaction

In this article, we will explore the significance of franchise culture in enhancing franchisee satisfaction and the reasons why potential franchise buyers should prioritize alignment with a company's culture and values.

Tips & Advice July 19, 2023

Find Your Perfect Franchise: Take the Franchise Finder Quiz

Franchising can be a great way to become an entrepreneur! But how do you know which franchise is right for YOU? Take our quiz to find out!

Tips & Advice March 10, 2023

Fast Financing: Using Portfolio Loans and Low-Doc SBA Loans to Buy a Franchise

If you're looking to finance the purchase of a franchise with a faster turn-around time, portfolio loans and low-doc SBA loans may be for you.

Tips & Advice March 3, 2023

Franchisees Cari Coster Cheetwood & Derk Cheetwood (New Again Houses® Hendersonville) and Ryan Decker & Jessica Douglass Decker (New Again Houses® Murfreesboro).

Franchisee Satisfaction a Key Consideration Among Potential Franchise Buyers

Franchisee satisfaction is a key driver for franchise buyers. Franchise owners are the ones with their ‘boots on the ground’ and their hands in the weeds of the day-to-day operations. They’ve hired staff and served clients. They’ve faced and overcome challenges. They are the true authorities on what it’s like to run the business.

Tips & Advice December 28, 2022

What’s the Best Coffee Franchise to Buy?

Ready to open your own coffee franchise? There are many options beyond Dunks! Here are some award-winning coffee franchise opportunities.

Tips & Advice December 13, 2022

Should I Buy a Starbucks Franchise?

Thinking of buying a Starbucks franchise? In this article, we explore whether it's possible to buy a Starbucks franchise and other coffee house franchise alternatives available to you.

Tips & Advice November 29, 2022

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Is a Food Franchise Right for You?

Thinking of buying a food franchise? Part of your due diligence in exploring food franchises should include understanding the various types available, researching which have the highest franchisee satisfaction ratings, and identifying which brand resonates with your own priorities, values, and goals.

Tips & Advice November 28, 2022

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No Real Estate Experience? No Problem! Build Your Real Estate Investment Business with HomeVestors®

Do you love “ugly houses”, or a least the opportunity they may represent for you and your future? A HomeVestors® franchise might be right for you!

Tips & Advice October 12, 2022

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The Most Innovative Franchises Focus on Accelerating Growth and Driving Value

FBR recognizes top franchises that prioritize and value innovation to support their franchisees’ success and the long-term resiliency of the brand. The franchises on our list offer innovative products, services, or processes to help their businesses stay fresh and grow.

Tips & Advice October 6, 2022

Financing Options for Low-Cost Franchises

The franchises on our Top Low-Cost Franchises list are among brands that have the highest franchisee satisfaction ratings. Not all brands willingly open their doors to an independent research firm like Franchise Business Review, but those who do can offer investors, like you, a wealth of information on the system’s leadership, culture, training and support, financial outlook and franchisee community.

Tips & Advice October 5, 2022

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5 Tips for Finding Your Ideal and Most-Profitable Franchise

The potential success of a franchisee is significantly better when a franchise demonstrates high franchisee satisfaction. We all want to be profitable and reap the financial rewards of our hard work. But we also want satisfaction and fulfillment. The fact is that satisfied business owners and employees perform better.

Tips & Advice October 4, 2022

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Cashing In on Low Cost Franchise Opportunities

Initial franchise start-up costs can be pricey! Luckily, there are franchises that keep their franchise fees and initial investment costs low to attract owners and give them an opportunity to achieve a return on their investment as quickly as possible.

Tips & Advice October 4, 2022