Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchising model is debatable. According to this report by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed the first franchisor ...

The franchise fee is the upfront payment required to the franchisor when you buy a franchise. It grants you the right to ...

HaKika Wise's Black Box Franchising helps other small business owners to become franchisors by converting their businesses into franchises. In 2018, BLACK ENTERPRISE readers were introduced to HaKika ...

Franchising spans over 300 industries, generating nearly nine million jobs in the U.S. alone. With its unique model, franchising offers pathways to ownership and career advancement, especially for ...

As we all know and have experienced, Detroit is a thriving city on the move and a great place to live, work and play. For the first time in nearly 70 years, the city’s population is rising. Its ...

Franchising could put your business on the path to hypergrowth, but only if your business model is a fit. Fast-food restaurants aren’t the only types of businesses that can be franchised; financial ...

Wingstop operates restaurants under a predominantly franchised business model, and has been able to scale restaurants impressively in the challenging industry. The franchising model brings WING ...

Joint employer liability is a seemingly perennial topic. How are you helping your clients navigate the changing landscape, and what impact do you expect on the franchise model? "Joint employer will ...

Excellence in time management, organization, multitasking and communication, plus impressive command of skills like patience, empathy and fortitude is the perfect formula for an effective leader. That ...

Potbelly is one of the worst-performing restaurant stocks so far in 2014. Shares of the sandwich chain have lost more than 50% of their value year to date, compared to a 6.7% gain for the S&P 500. The ...