Master Franchise Insight

Picking the right time to take your franchise to international heights is vital, says Tipton Shonkwiler

Is previous sector experience a prerequisite when buying a franchise? Or will a detailed operations manual and watertight franchise model suffice?

“all franchisees are not created equal and they will not all learn the same way,” says Dr. John P. Hayes, Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University

“Honesty builds relationships, which is the cornerstone of any successful business,” says CEO of multi-brand franchise chains, Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, Gary Findley

With the second-largest franchise market in the world, Canada is becoming increasingly attractive for brands looking for an English (and French) speaking territory. Franchise attorney Andrae Marrocco prepares you for an adventure to the Great White North

The options for an effective marketing campaign can seem overwhelming. Stacey Ruth picks her way through the maze

New employee satisfaction research in the franchise sector reveals threats and opportunities around compensation and retention

Just because a brand prospers in one country, doesn’t mean that success abroad will be a given. However, your chances will be higher if you implement these six tips.