Starting a Franchise


Recent Starting a Franchise Articles

How to Build Your Dream Franchise

By Christine Lagorio |  Oct 15, 2010

Zane Tankel, who runs 35 Applebee's restaurants in and around New York City, shares his tips for building a successful — and unique — franchise.  View slideshow


The Entrepreneur's New Clothes

By Christine Lagorio |  Aug 18, 2010

Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ...  Read more


Congrats, Graduate. Here's A Franchise.

By Christine Lagorio |  Jul 28, 2010

Happy graduation! I got you a business. Hiring a kid to work in the family business after graduation is one thing. Buying them a business ...  Read more


How to Determine Which Franchise Business is Best for You

By Peter Vanden Bos |  Jun 4, 2010

With thousands of franchise opportunities, it's no easy task. Follow our guide to choosing one that will give you a greater chance of success.  Read more


Zumba Turns Dancers Into Entrepreneurs

By Issie Lapowsky |  May 26, 2010

The founders of the dance fitness craze teach their trainers how to turn a passion into a thriving business.  Read more


How to Choose the Right Franchise Location

By Peter Vanden Bos |  May 24, 2010

Where you decide to locate your franchise may make or break your business.  Read more


How to Start a Home-Based Franchise

By Issie Lapowsky |  May 13, 2010

Starting a home-based franchise may provide a low barrier for entry into entrepreneurship, but the work is no less hard. This guide will prepare you for what...  Read more


Why Men Get VC Money and Women Don't

By Nitasha Tiku |  Apr 21, 2010

The golden rules of venture financing are changing. peHUB directed our attention to ...  Read more


5 Reasons Why Five Guys Burgers is a Big Success

Apr 13, 2010

Sell a really good, juicy burger on a fresh bun. Make perfect French fries. Don’t cut corners. Jerry Murrell, founder of Five Guys, shares five strategies ...  View slideshow


How to Evaluate a Franchise Business Plan

By Christine Lagorio |  Feb 25, 2010

If you are thinking of buying into a franchise, you must review the business plan with an eye toward learning whether there will be enough revenue to reward ...  Read more


Regret that Tattoo? No Problem

By Sarah Kessler |  Feb 3, 2010

More entrepreneurs are making money on unwanted body art.  Read more


Letting Employees Battle It Out

By Leigh Buchanan |  Oct 1, 2009

College Hunks Hauling Junk uses sales contests to encourage rivalries and boost employee motivation  Read more


Sponsored Section: Hot New Franchise Opportunities

Oct 1, 2009

Franchisors and franchisees alike have found great success following their passions, their entrepreneurial spirits, and their instincts in building their b...  Read more


How to Start a Franchise

By Tamara Schweitzer |  Jul 1, 2009

According to Edible Arrangements founder Tariq Farid, it takes a great concept, insane attention to detail, and lots of handholding  Read more


Five Requirements for a Successful Franchise Model

By Joanna Meiseles |  Feb 5, 2008

In 1993, Joanna sought a hair salon that would cater to her young children. Her fruitless search became her business opportunity, inspiring her to open the f...  Read more


The Billionaire Bootstrapper

By Tom Nawrocki |  Jul 1, 2006

A $550 sink nearly prevented Fred DeLuca from amassing a billion-dollar fortune.  Read more


Case Study: Hooked On Expansion

By Stephanie Clifford |  Mar 1, 2006

Marc Shuman was determined to expand fast. Then a quarter of his franchisees started to struggle. Was shutting them down the best solution?  Read more


(Re)born to Be Wild

By Donna Fenn |  Jan 1, 2006

The roof leaked, the financials were sketchy, the employees were unmotivated, and the customers were disgruntled--so Mike Schwartz decided to buy the place. ...  Read more


Getting Ready to Franchise

By Don Boroian |  Jul 1, 2005

Can any business be turned into a franchise? No. Know what makes a strong franchising prospect.  Read more


To Franchise, or Not To Franchise

By Rod Kurtz |  Feb 1, 2004

A restaurateur ponders taking the leap into franchising.  Read more


Buyers Learn to Beware at Franchise Boot Camp

By Eileen P. Gunn |  Jul 1, 2003

Several workshops have popped up around the country to help prospective buyers of franchises evaluate their options more thoroughly.  Read more


Rude Awakenings May Await New Franchisees

By Julie Bennett |  Mar 17, 2003

How much do you really know about that franchise you're planning to buy? These tales from the field show why you need to carefully investigate ownership and ...  Read more


Zen and the Art of the Self-Managing Company

By Michael S. Hopkins |  Nov 1, 2000

The owners of Great Harvest Bread Co. are building a "learning organization" -- a company that fosters innovation and almost runs itself.  Read more


The Complete Franchise Business Plan

By Roger C. Rule |  Mar 1, 2000

A franchise business plan is similar to a traditional plan except that the former has to combine components of both the franchisee and the franchisor, or par...  Read more


10 Common Mistakes of Prospective Franchisees

By Roger C. Rule |  Jan 1, 2000

Thinking of buying a franchise? Avoid these common mistakes.  Read more