Franchise Reviews & Insights

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—helping entrepreneurs compare the best franchises to own. 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.

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.

Tools and Templates September 28, 2022

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.

Tools and Templates September 21, 2022

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.

Tools and Templates October 22, 2021

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.

Tools and Templates September 21, 2021

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.

Tools and Templates September 21, 2021

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.

Tools and Templates September 14, 2021

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.

Tools and Templates July 12, 2021

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.

Tools and Templates April 3, 2020

How Much Money Can You Make in Franchising?

Learn the ins and outs of estimating how much money you can earn as a franchise business owner.

Tools and Templates January 28, 2019