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A well-executed franchise program can catapult a sound business concept into a worldwide organization. 7-Eleven© operates over 56,000 stores in 18 countries. Subway© is operating over 44,000 shops in ...

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 ...

Artificial intelligence has grabbed headlines recently, but a different sort of sector of the U.S. economy is in full growth mode: franchising. U.S. franchise establishments – think McDonald's, the ...

Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb launched Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck with his dad, Tom. Now there are more than 2,500 franchised ...

Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...

So you finally decided to take the plunge and start a business. It's a huge step and there are so many things to do before you can start looking for new clients or customers. One thing to add to your ...

Choosing a business structure may not be the most glamorous part of starting a business. In fact, it can actually feel a little daunting. But the business structure you choose can affect how you pay ...

Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind the Labubu franchise, has sold $670 million worth of related products this year—more ...