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.

FASTSIGNS Franchisees

Watch: A Thriving Family FASTSIGNS Business

Discover how four FastSigns franchise owners in California transformed their business into a community-driven powerhouse during the pandemic. By building trust, leveraging relationships, and prioritizing core values, they not only survived but thrived. Join Allison Dudas as she talks with Franchisee Excellence Award Winners, Kaitlyn and Gaby (2 out of 4 of the owners), about navigating COVID-19, growing their team, and maintaining strong community ties. Learn practical insights on hiring, cultivating trust, and strategic decision-making that set them apart.

Webinars March 12, 2026

Army Veteran in Real Property Management

Watch: Army Veteran Demonstrates Excellence in Real Proper Management

Watch this 20-minute conversation where Army Veteran Alice Garcia shares her experience as a Real Property Management franchisee. Real Property Management is part of the Neighborly family of brands.

Webinars March 5, 2026

Express Employment Professionals Franchisee

Watch: Leveling Up in Express Employment Professionals

FBR sits down with franchisee Chad Drainer of Express Employment Professionals, a staffing franchise. Chad is a Franchisee Excellence Award winner for 2026 and shares his insight about what has made him so successful.

Webinars February 26, 2026

GrassRoots Turf franchise

WATCH | Build to Support: The GrassRoots Turf Franchise Model

This 30-minute video conversation explores the GrassRoots Turf franchise. This lawn care franchise offers strong training and support.

Webinars February 19, 2026

Top franchises of 2026

Watch: The Top Franchises of 2026

Join Franchise Business Review as we share data from the Top Franchises of 2026 based on real franchisee responses. As you're researching a franchise, use our data to find the best one for you.

Webinars January 29, 2026

life of a multi-unit mathnasium franchisee

The Life of a Multi-Unit Mathnasium Franchisee

Watch this 30-minute conversation to hear the story of 2 very successful multi-unit Mathnasium franchisees. They started as single-unit owners in 2017 and now own 6 locations. Learn about the life of a multi-unit Mathnasium franchisee.

Webinars January 15, 2026

5 Steps to Owning a franchise

Video: 5 Key Steps to Owning a Franchise

There are several steps to owning a franchise- here are 5 key ones. We at Franchise Business Review are here to support your franchise buying journey. We are the definitive resource for franchisee satisfaction. That means we survey hundreds of franchise brands (that means thousands of franchisees) yearly to determine who is happy owning their franchise. With that data, we figure out what franchises are the best to own and share them with you. We've got our Top 200 Awards list and many more. Any business you see on our site scores high in franchisee satisfaction.

Webinars November 20, 2025

importance of technology travel franchise

The Importance of Technology in a Travel Franchise

Watch to this conversation from Franchise Business Review with the Chief Information Officer of Cruise Planners. He talks the cutting edge technology of the Cruise Planners’ brand that allows franchisees like Debra and Tony Thune (featured here) to work their business while cruising in the Caribbean. Technology is key in a travel franchise — learn how it allows franchisees to claim the lifestyle they want.

Webinars November 13, 2025

The N2 Company Franchise

Community Connection In Franchise Ownership

This webinar explores the profound impact of community connection within franchise ownership with representatives from the N2 Company.

Webinars October 22, 2025

how much money can I make owning a franchise?

Watch: How Much Money Can I Make Owning a Franchise?

Most aspiring entrepreneurs ask, “How much money can I make as a franchise owner?” The truth is that several factors affect the potential income, making it quite variable. In this on-demand webinar, Franchise Business Review's CEO, Eric Stites, addresses this question and all of the factors that can affect a franchise owner's earning potential.

Webinars October 17, 2025

Senior care franchise

Building a Business That’s More Than “Just A Job” in Senior Care

Join Allison Dudas from Franchise Business Review as she interviews Maeghan Scott, a Right At Home franchisee from West Orange, New Jersey. Discover Maeghan's inspiring journey from taking over her family's franchise to innovating in senior care.

Webinars October 15, 2025

Mathnasium Webinar on Strong Franchisee Community

The Importance of a Strong Franchisee Community

When researching franchises, you might not consider the importance of a strong franchisee community. Yet, this is one of the categories we survey 35,000 franchisees about each year. From reading their responses, we know how critical it is to feel like you're part of a team when you purchase a franchise. Truly, it can make all the difference.

Webinars September 16, 2025

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