Small Business

Franchises

More and more people are turning to franchising rather than heading back to the office as a way to get the flexibility and freedom they want.

Hong Kong-style milk tea chain Cuppa Tea - a popular brand with over 800 locations worldwide - is making its US debut in New York’s Flushing, Queens and Baltimore’s College Park.

The brand was the first to use a two-way speaker system for its drive-thru ordering.

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.