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By Jamie Izaks, President of All Points Public Relations Franchising has always operated at the intersection of entrepreneurship, regulation and economic policy. Because the model relies on independent owners operating under shared brand systems, even small shifts in...

By Amy Addington, Woofie’s The franchise industry was a $936B industry, based on output in 2025, with total sales up 4.4% from the previous year. In fact, the industry has grown faster than the broader U.S. economy in the past year, according to the Congressional...

Introduction In the dynamic world of franchising, financial unpredictability is a constant companion. These challenges often arise from unforeseen equipment maintenance and repairs, tariffs, rapid inflation pricing loyal customers out, and finding the right hires at...

As Artificial Intelligence begins to eat more and more management jobs, executives are looking to business ownership to secure their earning future. The answer, for many, is joining what Ford CEO Jim Farley calls the “essential economy”—which he defined as everything...

  Major career moves don’t always require big wallets. In franchising, some of the smartest ownership opportunities aren’t about how much you can spend — they’re about how efficiently you can utilize the resources at hand. For entrepreneurs weighing their next...

    The Definitive Answer A franchise is “proven” only when it demonstrates repeatable unit-level success, durable economics, and long-term franchisee survivability across multiple owners, markets, and economic conditions. Popularity, rapid expansion, or...

Introducing a revolutionary approach to the franchise funding process…   We live in an era defined by speed. Artificial intelligence, real-time data, and digital platforms have reshaped how capital moves, how businesses form, and how decisions get made. Yet in...

By Claire Benge Practically every business claims to put its customers first, but some mean it differently than others.  Take the biohazard remediation industry, which provides cleanup services for homeowners following accidents and other tragedies. Professionals in...

From money to mindset, what new franchisees need to know to set themselves up for success By Cody Teets   As an avid proponent of franchising and the creation of generational wealth, I have experienced first-hand the success that comes with this business model....

In 2026, franchise marketing is no longer confined to traditional campaigns or sweeping national advertisements. The most effective growth strategies increasingly come from the subtle, everyday interactions that occur across franchise locations. Every customer...