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This, from Franchise Direct. Research news and articles about the latest developments in this thriving industry. Read Summer Franchising Events Cover International & Marketing Topics. Read More

For those franchisees working out of a fixed location, finding the right spot may only be trumped in importance by finding the right franchise system. But should the location search happen before or after franchise agreements are made? Read More

The latest report compiled by the Franchise Direct Team is here, providing a closer look at what’s going on in franchising not just locally in the U.S. market but expanding out into the many successful franchise business networks around the world. Read More

It’s one thing to put together a list of the best franchises; it’s quite another to locate the best published lists of the top franchise opportunities. Quite the chore, actually. Check out this list! Read More

A Governor signed a law last week that allows…gives permission-to any individual or corporation to cite religious beliefs as a defense when sued by a private party. In his state. Read what this could mean. Read More

To expand education for incoming business students, a new course to commence next spring will target undergraduates and help to promote a greater understanding of the franchise business model in the wider business world. Read More

There’s a new CEO at Quiznos. Doug Pendergast is his name, and he replaced Stuart Mathis, who took over for Schaden. (Mathis recently resigned to “pursue other opportunities.”) So, will Quiznos franchisees trust him to do the right things to get the company profitable again? Read More

International expansion can be a daunting adventure for a franchise system. Franchise law expert, Philip Zeidman of DLA Piper, gives 8 tips for expanding a franchise business into another country. Read More

For accounting firms, having some of their accountants available for consultations with franchise clients will enable the firms growth and possibly help it gain a competitive advantage against other local accounting firms. Read More

While the initial support helps make the first step, it is the ongoing relationship between franchisee and franchisor that truly makes or breaks a business in the long-term. It is important to choose a franchise brand not only based on their brand awareness and business model but also on their franc... Read More