If you’re looking for a franchise brand to buy, you’re surely asking yourself this question: Which brands are worth my time and money? There are many ways to answer that, but here’s a useful starting ...

Starting a business is often described as one of the most challenging yet rewarding endeavors an entrepreneur can pursue. However, the reality is that many independent startups struggle to survive ...

The key is to find a sustainable franchise that gives you the freedom to be creative and pivot, regardless of how long the ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. New franchise owners represent 156 awarded territories across 29 states, underscoring strong demand for home services ...

While no industry is immune to downturns, brands can outperform their peers by leaning into strategies that prioritize ...

As AI lowers barriers to entry and accelerates business innovation, franchise brands must evolve to remain relevant. Here’s how to evaluate franchise opportunities in this new era. AI is democratizing ...

It’s time to vote for the best franchises in the industry with the Franchise Times Zor Awards, which recognizes the top ...

We see it all the time: brands opening franchised stores in our neighborhoods, across the country, and wherever we travel. Food and beverage brands make up the largest segment of these global ...

Alliance Franchise Brands in Plymouth Township, a provider of marketing, print, signage, and graphics communications services ...

Dine Brands, the parent company of IHOP, Applebee’s, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, has announced its support for the Franchise Ascension Initiative, a new program launched by the International Franchise ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BELFOR Franchise Group, a leading global residential and commercial services franchisor, announces that five of its brands have been named to ...

This is the second in my two-part series about sale outcomes. The franchise community celebrates founder success stories and big M&A deals. They are inspiring. But we don’t talk enough about deals ...