You may be surprised to learn that starting a business doesn’t have to come with a sky-high price tag. There are many franchise opportunities available for under $100,000, offering aspiring entrepreneurs a more accessible path to business ownership.
Learn what to know before investing in a franchise. Discover essential tips for evaluating and choosing the best franchise opportunity for your unique business and personal goals.
Buying a franchise involves purchasing the rights to operate a business under an established brand’s name and guidelines. You’ll benefit from their proven systems, but their rules will also bind you. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of buying a franchise to help you make in informed investment decision.
Mary’s commitment to providing personalized guidance and care shines through her work, making her a standout leader in the Senior Care Authority network. Learn about her journey to fulfilling her mission to help others.
Nick Pena has been a dedicated Cruise Planners Franchise Owner since 2014. Nick’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and a desire to break free from the corporate grind. After a successful 16-year career in pharmaceutical sales, Nick made a bold move to achieve the independence and work-life balance he craved.
Mary’s commitment to providing personalized guidance and care shines through her work, making her a standout leader in the Senior Care Authority network. Learn about her journey to fulfilling her mission to help others.
Nick Pena has been a dedicated Cruise Planners Franchise Owner since 2014. Nick’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and a desire to break free from the corporate grind. After a successful 16-year career in pharmaceutical sales, Nick made a bold move to achieve the independence and work-life balance he craved.
Neelima Gaikwad is a dedicated and dynamic A Place At Home franchise owner in Schaumburg, IL. Since opening her location in August 2022, Neelima has brought her passion for quality care and her background in occupational therapy to the forefront, leading a team of 25 employees with empathy and vision.
From his small-town roots in California to his current role as a Spherion Staffing and Recruiting franchise owner, Tony Avila’s journey is all about passion, perseverance, and people. With 20 years in the staffing industry and a love for both personal growth and family adventures, Tony brings a unique blend of experience, energy, and heart to everything he does.
Alison Freidman is a dynamic entrepreneur and self-proclaimed “Jersey Girl.” She joined the Lightbridge Academy franchise in January 2023 in a North Carolina community that she now calls home. Alison currently owns two thriving Lightbridge Academy locations—Huntersville, NC, which opened in January 2023, and Steele Creek, NC, which opened in October 2024—and is seeking a third location.
The wait is over! The highly-anticipated list of Top 200 Franchises for 2025 is here! We’re celebrating the best franchise opportunities based on real feedback from actual franchise owners. If you’re considering joining the world of franchising, this list is your ultimate guide to finding brands that deliver exceptional franchisee satisfaction and success.
While franchising’s roots extend back to the Middle Ages and ancient China, today’s landscape offers numerous business opportunities across various industries and franchise business models. If you’re considering franchise ownership, it’s essential to understand the fundamentals of the various franchise business models.
If you want to find a franchise that fits your personal and financial goals, tapping into an established brand that offers comprehensive training and ongoing support can be an extremely rewarding experience. But, how do you find a franchise that aligns with your unique goals and financial situation?
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.
If you’re new to franchising and thinking about purchasing a franchise, there are several common franchise terms that you should understand
If you ask Adam Martindale why he loves owning and operating his Cruise Planners travel agency, he’ll gladly rattle off a lengthy list. One of his favorite benefits, however, is that he gets to work from anywhere while traveling the world and growing his business. In this on-demand webinar, FBR’s President and COO, Michelle Rowan, chats with franchisee Adam and Stacie Faulds, Cruise Planners’ Assistant Vice President of Marketing, about what it takes to be a Cruise Planners franchise owner, and how the travel franchise became the nation’s largest home-based franchise in the travel space.
Starting a franchise can be an exciting venture, but figuring out how to fund it can often feel overwhelming. In this webinar, Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review (FBR), and Jade Maloney, a franchise funding consultant with Benetrends Financial, discuss several key franchise financing options.
In this on-demand webinar, FBR’s President, Michelle Rowan, chats with Melissa Tash, the founder of the Spoiled Rotten Photography franchise, and two successful franchisee families, Lynn and Rernardo Driver and Joey and Sandi Fotheringham. See for yourself how much they love owning and operating their businesses.
Ready to start your next adventure? Discover how you can become part of the booming mobile coffee trend with the Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck Franchise—a brand that’s already transforming communities one cup at a time! Founded by Tony Lamb, the visionary behind the wildly successful Kona Ice, Travelin’ Tom’s offers aspiring entrepreneurs an exciting, turn-key opportunity to own their own business and serve premium coffee with heart.
Joining the Mathnasium franchise provides franchise owners with a simple startup with comprehensive training, support, national marketing campaigns, and a proven business model. The franchise does not require franchisees to have educator experience or math expertise—just a desire to help students and build relationships. Watch the on-demand webinar to learn more.
Kona Ice
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Cruise Planners