Small Business

Franchises

Every business, whether it be large or small, corporate or entrepreneurial in structure evolves through a process.

That's because part of the process necessary to convince an investor, banker, or private lender is that you're genuinely committed to the project.

The Canadian fast food brand Tim Hortons is moving forward with a two year U.K. expansion program, with plans to launch an outlet in every major U.K. town and city and a particular focus on drive-through dining.

Franchising can be a fun and exciting ride, but brands need to ensure they are properly prepared before taking the leap.

Trends and watchouts for negotiating supply chain contracts in 2021 and beyond include big storms and other natural disasters.

The FAST Act was defeated and can be reintroduced. If it were enacted it would create a council to regulate the wages and other terms for fast food and many other restaurant workers. It would create new economic for franchisors.

Whether you call it Discovery Day, Meet the Team Day, Decision Day or something else—the day when potential franchisees meet with a franchisor’s leadership team to mutually evaluate whether it’s a fit is one of the most critical steps in a prospect’s journey.

In this interview, MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski sits down with Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris in collaboration with Forbes for the first inaugural 50 Over 50 list.

The ‘Friends’ reunion paid the six actors as much as $5 million apiece. But that’s a fraction of how much they earned over 27 years.

Investing in a franchise can be a thrilling ride that starts with unknown ups and downs, twists and turns, but when it goes well, you want to do it again opening another location or territory.