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 ...

In this model, the franchisee purchases the rights to open and operate one franchise location. This is often attractive to individuals looking to start their own business without building it from ...

Franchising as a business expansion model has grown in popularity over the last several decades. The structure that the franchise model offers can streamline the process for organizations to move into ...

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 ...

Wellness franchises are reshaping the U.S. franchise industry, driven by membership models, multi-unit operators, and shifting consumer demand.

Suzie Crowley and her husband, Brian, got the best of two worlds as a Kitchen Solvers franchise owner in La Crosse. They have their own business providing kitchen remodeling products and services, but ...

On Sept. 16, 2025, Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams announced its decision to franchise through its Fellowship Model, a framework focused on building local community and bringing people ...

Franchising has been a popular business growth strategy for several decades now. When a franchise plan is executed well, it has the potential to grow a business very quickly and efficiently. But like ...

Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angie Katsanevas, founder and franchisor of Lunatic Fringe Salon and star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, testified before the U.S. Congress ...

The restaurant industry is not for the faint of heart. It’s a high-pressure environment defined by razor-thin margins, relentless competition and an ever-shifting consumer landscape. At our restaurant ...

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 ...

Inviting Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs to Lead the Future of Home Care PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 26, ...