When considering the leap into entrepreneurship, one of the first decisions is whether to buy a franchise or start a business from scratch. Both options have their own set of pros and cons, and the ...

Can you keep your job and start a franchise? It’s a good question that many people don’t even think to ask. But the answer is yes. This is what is commonly referred to as being a “semi-absentee owner.

The cost of buying into a franchise includes various components such as the upfront franchise fee, start-up costs for equipment and premises fit-out, inventory, and ongoing fees. Prospective ...

Franchising can be an attractive business model for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a proven system while minimizing some of the risks associated with a typical business startup. Today, I find that ...

Whether they are launching a multi-unit enterprise based on their own brands or teaming up with a more established operation, New Jerseyans are finding success through franchising. Of the 33.2 million ...

Buying a franchise comes with advantages over new business startups, but it is not a guarantee for success. Whenever you switch gears to try something new, challenges are attached. Many factors ...