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Franchising Insights,
News & Advice
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.
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.
Your Due Diligence Checklist for Franchise Research
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.
FBR Special Report: Most Profitable Franchises
FBR researches the Most Profitable Franchise brands to identify those that meet or even exceed the industry benchmarks for Franchisee Satisfaction and also offer franchise owners a better than average shot at growing their incomes to six-figure salaries within a few years.
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.
Franchise Research Best Practices
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.
FBR Special Report: Top Food Franchises
FBR’s research of the Top 30 award-winning food franchises, which scored highest in our Franchisee Satisfaction Reviews, reveals some very telling insight into what makes a franchise successful.
eBook: Buying a Franchise – an Inside Look
Buying a franchise is a big investment of both time and money! Every franchise opportunity is different, and it's critical to choose the one that can best meet your unique needs and goals. In this eBook, we share insights from a number of franchise owners across various industry segments, addressing the common questions and concerns among potential franchise buyers plus the many benefits and rewards that come from franchise ownership.
Franchise Financial Planning Workbook
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.
The Best Small Business Loans and Grants for Veterans
As a veteran, there's a good chance you'll make a great business owner! That's because vets tend to possess the skills required to lead and manage a growing business. Need funding to get started? Here are 8 small business loans and grants for veterans! Plus, 10 helpful funding resources.
How to Finance Multi-Unit Franchise Growth
There are a few significant differences in financing a multi-unit franchise versus a single unit. Here's what you need to know about financing your multi-unit franchise.