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To start a business with less risk, consider franchising an existing business.

Expect More Friction and Higher Costs If Franchise Labor Change Goes Through

The relationship between franchisors and franchisees has been top of mind lately, thanks to the National Labor Relations Board’s recent efforts to update the joint-employer standard. I don’t believe the change, which at the moment...

byNick Anthony Zamucen

April 9, 2024

What Is the Average Income of a Subway Restaurant Franchise Owner?

Long before Subway the giant sandwich chain put itself up for sale and found a suitor in the private equity firm Roark Capital, an entrepreneurial member of the StartupNation community posed a question. It was...

byColin McMahon

February 21, 2024

Subway sandwich shop for franchise owners article

Amid Bidding for Subway Restaurants, a Twist in Tuna Lawsuit

As Subway Restaurants franchise owners await word on a possible auction of the sandwich giant, a California woman who sued Subway has asked a court to end her lawsuit that alleges the company employed false...

byColin McMahon

May 13, 2023

Want a Proven Business Model? Try Coffee Shop Franchising

The beauty of franchising is that you're buying into a proven business model, Jeff says on this segment of "The Pre W. Smith Show," and coffee shops are a great way to go. Listen to...

byJeff Sloan

September 8, 2022

From Wall Street to Building a Restaurant Empire: 3 Tips for Mega-Entrepreneurship

As we embark on our professional careers, we all envision and strive for success within our respective industries. But for many, we may not hit that pinnacle stride until transitioning to a different industry or...

byKal Gullapalli

August 29, 2022

WJR Business Beat: Franchising is Hot (Episode 382)

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan explains why franchising increases your odds of success in small business. Tune in to today’s Business Beat to learn the fastest-growing markets for franchising: Tune in to News/Talk 760...

byStartupNation

March 24, 2022

Minority, Women Entrepreneurs Find More Opportunity in Franchise World

Barbara Brixton believed she had two strikes against her as she planned her business career: She is a woman and she is African-American. What’s more, she knew she wanted to do something in the food...

bySteve Friess

February 7, 2022

Shattering Myths: Tips to Successfully Launch and Run a Family Business

Starting a family-run business is a great way to build a legacy and earn money based on your own terms. The impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on American job loss has more individuals ditching...

byHenry Wall

December 12, 2021

5 Things Veterans Should Know About Starting a Business

Pursuing a second career after leaving the military can be challenging, which is why a growing number of veterans choose to become entrepreneurs. A 2018 study by the the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy...

byJulia Nex

November 11, 2021

Goldfish Swim School CEO Shares 5 Must-Haves in Post-Pandemic Playbook

Over the course of the last year, it’s been remarkable to watch successful adjustments to remote work, new innovation projects and everything in between, as small businesses across the nation quickly adapted to changes brought...

byChris McCuiston

November 1, 2021

A Blockbuster Retail Franchisee Reveals Why The Chain Was Built to Fail

The following is adapted from the book "Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster’s Inevitable Bust." Blockbuster was built by one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history, Wayne Huizenga. Before turning it into...

byAlan Payne

June 29, 2021

Want to Start a Lower-Risk Business? Become a Franchisee

The day I became a franchisor, the ceiling collapsed. Literally. I was at Kidville headquarters in New York City and had just signed the final documents. The phone rang, and the CEO answered it. He...

byManish Vakil

June 23, 2021

Learn How to Run a Successful Franchise on StartupNation Radio

On today's franchise-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host Chris McCuiston of Goldfish Swim School and two featured guests: Dr. Mary Mason of Little Medical School and Manish Vakil of Tumbles Kids'...

byStartupNation

June 19, 2021

These 4 Entrepreneurs Share Their Startup Stories on StartupNation Radio

On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff interviews four entrepreneurs who share their startup stories: Tania Shah, Erin Nobles and Lisa Sigman of In The Know Legal; and Kristen Denzer of Tierra Encantada. StartupNation exclusive...

byStartupNation

May 8, 2021

Where Are They Now? StartupNation Radio Catches up with Goldfish Swim School, Daily Crunch Snacks

On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff catches up with former StartupNation Radio guests to see where they are now! Tune in to the full episode of StartupNation Radio here: First up, Jeff welcomes back...

byStartupNation

April 17, 2021

The Best Loans for Franchises

Opening your own franchise is a smart decision if you're an ambitious entrepreneur. Being the owner of a franchise offers the flexibility to be your own boss, yet with the security of owning an already...

byRapid Finance

April 6, 2021

What You Need to Know About Operating a Franchise During the COVID-19 Crisis

As a franchisee, operating during the COVID-19 crisis presents unique challenges. Not only must you contend with the economic impacts of the situation, but you must also continue to meet your contractual obligations to your...

byJeffrey Goldstein

December 14, 2020

This Franchising Expert Shares Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar

The following is excerpted from “The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar” by Scott Greenberg, Entrepreneur Press, 2020, XVII-XXIII. I’d just come offstage from keynoting the opening session of a quick-service restaurant franchise convention...

byScott Greenberg

November 17, 2020

The Entrepreneurial Spirit is Alive and Well Amid COVID-19

On this episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined in the co-host seat by Norm Pappas, president and CEO of Pappas Financial. During the show, they talk with an entrepreneur who is stepping up to...

byStartupNation

May 9, 2020