Franchising Is Not For Everyone—And That’s Exactly Why It Works

Franchising is a strategic partnership, and like any strong partnership, it demands equal commitment from both sides.

Why Validation Plays Such An Important Role In Franchise Recruitment

Validation is meant to reduce the risk of candidates relying on what the brand is telling them by allowing them to ...
Entrepreneur

People Often Ask Me This One Question About Franchising. Here’s What I Tell Them.

People often ask me the same question: “How do I know if franchising is the right decision for me?” As the leader of the International Franchise Association (IFA), I know some things to be true: ...
QSR magazine

What’s Next in QSR Franchising? Quizzing the Experts

In this year’s QSR Best Franchise Deals, we once again tapped our Council of experts to weigh in on not just our picks, but the larger segment as well. Here were their thoughts: How have some of the ...
Entrepreneur

3 Traits You Need to Succeed as a Franchisor, According to Top Franchise Leaders

Have what it takes to lead and own a franchise? We asked top franchisors what they’re doing to stay on top — and the traits they say helped them succeed. Franchise leaders know what it takes to build ...

Jeni's is getting into the franchise business. Here's what the ice cream brand is looking for in potential franchisees.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is looking for franchisees. If you want to run one of its scoop shops, here's what the company is looking for.
Franchise Times

Ohio Ice Cream Brand Jeni's Is Franchising After 2 Decades

An ice cream brand is on a path to make the United States a bit sweeter. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream started franchising last week as it nears the 100-unit mark. “Franchising is a powerful force when it ...