Investing in a franchise is not just a heavy financial decision; it is a long-term commitment. It takes capital to invest in a franchise model, but you also have to understand how interpersonal ...

The Spice & Tea Exchange® is entering 2026 after surpassing $50 million in system-wide sales in 2025, a milestone that ...

With the evolving needs of education and an emphasis on STEAM subjects, IDEA Lab Kids stands out with an innovative business model and comprehensive curriculum. With schools noting increased demand ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. Potbelly Sandwich Shops has taken significant steps to ...

Franchisees and franchisors should be collaborators. A relationship should benefit you both financially, and you should think of yourself on equal footing. Unfortunately, however, it doesn’t always ...

California Pizza Kitchen may be celebrating its 40th anniversary, but it’s also starting fresh. For the first time in its history, CPK has a domestic franchise system, something that was previously ...

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BBBY) (the “Company”), owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and a blockchain asset portfolio, today announced plans to launch a national franchise system, ...

Ultimately, the franchisor is the guardian of the brand, ensuring consistency and support across the network, thereby creating a symbiotic relationship where both franchisor and franchisee can thrive.