Franchise Industry News and Insights

Buying a franchise with a partner, whether a friend, a family member, or a former colleague, can feel straightforward at the start. Trust already exists, so co-owners often skip a formal franchise par …

At the heart of any good franchise deal is a series of questions. Whether you are buying or selling, the right questions, asked at the right time, are what move a negotiation forward and surface probl …

Excitement is the enemy of a good acquisition. A franchise resale can look like a perfect opportunity at first glance, then unravel once you dig in. Keeping a cool head and investigating the right thi …

If you have ever applied for a mortgage, you know collateral: an asset pledged to secure a loan so the lender can recover a loss if you default. Many would-be franchise buyers assume they need substan …

Receiving an offer on your business is a major milestone, but experienced buyers, sellers, and advisors know that an accepted offer is only one step in the transaction process. The real challenge is n …

For some people, owning a franchise is a clear no. For others, it is an idea they cannot quite shake: building something on their own terms, controlling their income, and shaping the direction of thei …

We have had this conversation more times than we can count. An owner is finally ready to sell, but the franchise they are bringing to market is no longer the business buyers would have paid a premium …

When you sell a business, the number everyone fixates on is the headline price. But the offer with the biggest number on top is not always the one that leaves you with the most money. How and when you …

When a business changes hands, the lease attached to it can be just as important as the business itself. This is especially true for restaurants, retail stores, salons, and other companies that rely h …