Industry Reports

As a Pizza Factory employee, Carlos Pizano admired how his employers made him and the entire staff feel like family. Years later, the Pizza Factory franchise was top of mind when he and his wife were seeking a change in their career paths and considering buying a business together.

In today's market, the dream of business ownership is more accessible than ever, thanks to the growing availability of low-cost franchise opportunities. Low-cost franchises open doors to entrepreneurs across diverse industries. These Top Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities have franchisee satisfaction ratings above the industry benchmark.

This year's top low-cost franchise opportunities present a fantastic path to business ownership for entrepreneurs with little cash to invest. Despite their affordable entry point, these ventures can yield significant rewards, especially when backed by proven processes and strong brand recognition. Read on to discover how we chose the award-winning brands on the Top Low-Cost Franchises in 2024. 

Matt Sander first discovered the Central Bark franchise system as a pet care client and would later explore the Central Bark franchise opportunity as a potential franchise owner. In this article, Matt shares the story of his journey to franchise ownership and how he's found success as a Central Bark franchise owner.

In this On-Demand Webinar, Franchise Business Review's founder and CEO, Eric Stites, speaks with Rocco Fiorentino about the best franchise financing options available today.

The top-rated franchise opportunities for aspiring female entrepreneurs on our Top Franchises for Women 2024 list is the ideal place to conduce your research. Learn more about the experiences of owning and operating a leading franchise according to actual female franchise owners. Female franchisees rated things like training, support, leadership, work-life equilibrium, financial opportunity, and other key facets of entrepreneurship. See the award winners on this year's list.