Starting a business doesn't have to mean sky-high startup costs. In fact, some of the top franchise opportunities today are also among the most affordable — offering flexible models, built-in support ...

Starting a franchise can be an attractive path to business ownership, but the initial investment often deters aspiring entrepreneurs. While some franchises require a considerable investment, numerous ...

Franchising can be an attractive business model for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a proven system while minimizing some of the risks associated with a typical business startup. Today, I find that ...

After working in the nonprofit world, Rose White went back to college two years ago to earn an MBA. She knew she wanted to own her own business, but she didn’t have a specific industry in mind. So, ...

What is a micro-franchise? Well, it’s franchising, with all of the attributes of a traditional franchise business model, but the business opportunity is typically a smaller, more scalable operation.

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. If you are just starting out as an entrepreneur, franchising may be an effective vehicle for ...

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Goddard School, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, has once again been recognized as one of the country’s top franchises in ...

From dog training to traditional grooming to swanky pet spas, explore the highest-ranking pet franchise opportunities and tap into the thriving pet industry. The pet industry shows robust growth and ...