Master Franchise Insight

Selling and opening more units at the expense of properly assisting the ones you have is a huge mistake, says Doug Mark of Learning Zen

There’s a great story behind some of the best ideas. Dr. John P. Hayes tells how a shower created franchise opportunities for 6,500 military veterans. It’s the story of VetFran

How do you build a successful business and keep your franchisees? Like this, says Gemma Tumelty, managing director of The HR Dept

International franchising is a tempting step but one that can spell disaster for those who are unready, says Justin Livingston, Coyote Ugly’s VP of Global Development

And succeed. Ayla Karmali offers four important considerations to understand before you franchise an American brand

What is an emerging brand? There are various definitions. In this selection, we have included 20 of those companies exhibiting at 2017’s MFV-run International Franchising Expo in New York who number their franchise locations at between around 500 and 1,000. Some of these names may seem too well-established to merit the term, but we have based their inclusion on the likelihood of further growth in the near future.

Artful team-building is a business fundamental, says motivational speaker Walter Bond

Building a successful franchise business in any country is an impressive accomplishment. Seamlessly introducing the brand into new international markets and cultures, however, is a task that must begin long before you land your first international franchise deal.