Franchisor Validation
Franchise Investment vs Stock Market Returns: 10-Year Comparison 2026
The fundamental wealth-building question facing affluent investors: Does franchise ownership outperform professionally managed stock portfolios over the long term? This comprehensive analysis compares identical $1.75 million investments—five franchise units versus a top-tier managed account—examining total returns, cash flow generation, tax advantages, and risk-adjusted performance across a 10-year investment horizon. Based…
Hidden Franchise Fees: What They Don’t Tell You Until It’s Too Late
So, you’ve got that entrepreneurial spark, right? You’re dreaming of being your own boss, building something successful, and maybe even leaving a legacy. And the idea of a franchise has caught your eye – a proven business model, brand recognition, a roadmap to success. Sounds great, almost too great to…
16 Questions to Ask Your Franchise Validator
You’ve found a franchise that feels right for you. So now it’s time to start taking the necessary steps to become a franchisee. This is your guide to the franchise validation process, which is one more way for you to be absolutely positive that you’re investing in a good franchise…
6 Must-Read Books Before Choosing a Franchise Opportunity
So, you’re browsing franchise opportunities and quickly find yourself overwhelmed by all the choices. Who would blame you? There are thousands of franchise opportunities spanning more than 100 industries in the United States. We get it. Not to mention, the stack of franchise brochures and Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) piling…
Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): What You Need to Know
Prospective franchisees typically receive a Franchise Disclosure Document after requesting more information about a franchise or during the Discovery Day process. But this 100- to 200-page legal document is more than just an intimidating pile of papers; it can mean the difference between your success or failure as a franchise…
Choosing a Franchise Opportunity: What to Ask a Franchisor
Choosing a franchise opportunity is much like buying a new car; it’s a big investment that requires its fair share of research. Although a two-seater Porsche with all the upgrades is everything you’ve always dreamed, it likely won’t have enough room for your family of five. And while an SUV…
Millennials Search for the Next Big Franchise Idea
If you were born between 1982 and 2004, you are considered a Millennial. You’re as old as 31 and as young as 9. Today, the number of 20 to 30 year olds aspiring to be their own boss is, perhaps, greater than ever before. If you’re in your 20’s and…
Franchise Earnings
Last week, thousands of fast food workers went on strike in New York City to protest their low hourly wages. At $7.25 a hour, fast food workers live well below the poverty level in New York and view franchisees as greedy businessmen raking in the dough. But as a franchisee,…
Franchise Buyer Beware! Caveat emptor!
With any luck, your franchise buying experience while looking for the ideal franchise business for you, will be fun and exciting, and all the franchisors you talk with will be happy to welcome you into the fold, to support you as you contribute to the overall success of their company….
How Does Your Franchise Handle Disastrous Circumstances?
Choosing a franchise business opportunity requires careful research into the franchise to make sure that it’s a good opportunity and a good fit for you. One thing you might not have considered checking for is how the franchise handles a disastrous circumstance . We’re not talking here about hurricanes or…