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

The FDD is your X-ray of a brand. Here's what the FTC requires — and how to read the sections that matter most.

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SBA 7(a) loans and SBA CDC/504 loans can be good options for franchise financing — for those who can qualify. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

If you’re in the mood for horror but don’t want all the psychological baggage, the Scary Movie franchise is for you. The ...

A great idea isn’t enough — you need at least a year of proven success before franchising. Documentation, legal expertise, and outside guidance are critical to building a franchise system. Franchising ...

Welcome to Derry series expanding upon the extensive lore of the It franchise, the show’s creators have explained how the ...

To put it in the starkest terms possible, when evaluating a franchise opportunity, nothing is more important than your review and understanding of a brand's franchise disclosure document (FDD). First ...