Can you keep your job and start a franchise? It’s a good question that many people don’t even think to ask. But the answer is yes. This is what is commonly referred to as being a “semi-absentee owner.

Whether they are launching a multi-unit enterprise based on their own brands or teaming up with a more established operation, New Jerseyans are finding success through franchising. Of the 33.2 million ...

Do you like the idea of owning a franchise, but you don’t have the cash that most require? No problem. We have some low-cost ...

Franchising isn't just for a select few — it's for anyone looking to start their own business. But the idea of franchising ...

Recently, I was sitting, drinking an iced latte macchiato at a well-known chain, when my wife said to me, "We spend so much time in here that maybe we should think of starting one ourselves." Which ...

For many people, buying a franchise means joining a brand that’s been around for decades. But if you’re more interested in getting in on the ground floor of the latest thing, there’s plenty of ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. As the CEO of a franchise business, I'm often asked how to choose a franchise to invest in.

Michelle Bowes is a Sydney-based business and personal finance journalist; author of 'Money Queens: Rule Your Money', a personal financial guidebook for teenage girls; and a personal finance speaker ...

When looking to become an entrepreneur, many first-timers consider buying a franchise. And that makes sense. Buying a franchise can be a big hit to your checking account, but it can be reassuring to ...