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We're back with 10 more random factoids about popular franchise brands. This time it's fast food specific. Go to Franchise Direct-the blog, and read this. Read More

Nothing's 100% guaranteed in this life. In business, nothing is guaranteed either. Stuff happens. The best-laid plans sometimes fail. Read this important post on what "could" happen when you open a franchise business. Read More

Social franchising, or using franchising methods to further social causes, is gaining momentum. How? Read this post to find out all about Social Franchising! Read More

Franchise Direct produces the best franchise reports in the business. They’ve been doing franchise reports-detailed ones, for several years. The 2015 Report is great. Check it out now. Read More

Here are some noteworthy stories concerning the business of franchising. Check them out and if you like them, share them! Read More

The U.S. franchise business network this year is expected to see an upswing exceeding figures that were in place during the prerecession year 2007, and year over year growth in gross domestic product and output sales across the board. Read More

In a perfect world, your franchisor will give you support-fantastic support. And, you’ll be handed an operating manual that will provide everything you need to run your franchise business. So far so good. Read More

Want to know how much profit you can expect while operating any given franchise business? You are not alone. So do the vast majority of potential franchisees ready to start a business, which may be why franchisors are beginning to more frequently offer financial performance representations in Item 1... Read More

Franchise Direct conducted a prospective franchisee survey in early 2015. The responses offer fascinating insights into the demographics and motivations of prospective franchisees using Franchise Direct. Read More

SBDC’s provide free educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Small Business Development Centers (SBDC’s) are hosted by several leading universities and state economic development agencies. The SBA helps fund them. Read More