A message from our friends at the International Franchise Expo… Subway Founder Fred DeLuca to Deliver Opening Remarks at International Franchise Expo Founder of the Fastest-Growing Franchise to Attend New York City Franchise Event Paramus, NJ – The International Franchise Expo (IFE) will welcome the founder of Subway restaurant, Fred DeLuca, to kick off the industry’s [...]
Best Frozen Yogurt Franchise Opportunities in the USA
Fun, creative, and delightfully healthy, frozen yogurt franchises are always an exciting option to consider. Frozen yogurt franchise opportunities represent one of the fastest-growing and most popular categories in the entire dessert industry — bar none. To get you started, we’ve listed some of the best frozen yogurt franchises below, so you can start comparing [...]
Look Out, Overhead: The Advantages of Buying an Online Franchise
The benefits and disadvantages of an online or home-based franchise vs a traditional business. Advantages include low overhead costs, ease of change, and accessibility to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
A ‘Brite’ New Franchise Opportunity Could Be on Horizon in Hair-Removal Sector
According to IBISWorld, a leading independent source of industry and market research, revenues in the hair loss treatment and remove industry were expected to grow 0.4 percent annually from 2007 to 2012 to $551.1 million.
Low Cost Franchising – Options for Affordable Franchising
While they may not household names, there are many outstanding low-cost franchises that potential franchise owners with limited capital should consider.
What is the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), previously known as the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC), is a critical document to review for anyone considering investing in a franchise. What exactly is the FDD? Read on for a full summary.
Franchise Opportunities – Where do I start?
Choosing a franchise can be a positive experience or a shot in the dark investment. Like most decisions, a systematic process for exploring and evaluating your options makes it much more likely that you’ll be happy with the outcome. This guide will make your research faster, easier and more productive.
Massage Envy Franchise Purchased by Roark Capital
Roark Capital, one of the leading private equity players in the franchise industry, has announced the acquisition of the Massage Envy franchise, the Arizona-based therapeutic massage leader with 800 units operating nationwide. This is Atlanta-based Roark Capital’s 22nd franchise investment. With the Massage Envy deal, Roark adds to a portfolio that includes a variety of concepts [...]
What Makes Kumon One of the Most Lauded After-School Enrichment Companies in the Country
Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading academic enrichment program. With more than 50 years of experience, the Kumon franchise system offers a time-tested model for success. Franchisees benefit from joining a network of 26,000 individually owned and operated centers in 47 countries – more than 2,100 in North America alone. Kumon’s personalized [...]
How Mike Bahr Went from Pillar to Post Employee to Franchisee in 3 Years
With more than 400 locations in 45 states and eight Canadian provinces, Pillar To Post is the largest home inspection franchise company in North America and was the first to bring technology to the home inspection business with electronic inspection reports. As the housing market begins to recover, homeowners clearly recognize the importance of hiring a [...]
5 Billionaire Franchisors and How They Did It
Following up our article on the Top 10 Most Famous Franchise Founders of All Time, the FranchiseHelp.com team turns its attention to a more contemporary subject: today’s billionaire franchisors. Scouring the ranks of living billionaires, we worked to identify which masters of megabucks amassed their tremendous wealth through franchising (that is, as a franchisor). While [...]
Franchise Shows 2013 and Franchise Expos 2013 Schedule
Franchise Show Schedule 2013 & Franchise Expo Calendar 2013 When and where are the major franchise opportunity shows and conventions? Below you’ll find the world’s most comprehensive calendar of upcoming franchise shows, franchise expos, franchise conventions, and franchise fairs for investors looking to buy franchise opportunities and business opportunities. Search the franchise show listings below [...]
Interview with Alan Hixon, President of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes is an emerging leader of the “better burger” fast casual segment. The family-friendly menu features made-to-order hamburgers using 100-percent fresh American beef, freshly baked buns, hand-cut French fries made from high quality Idaho potatoes, and handcrafted 100-percent ice cream shakes. Ranked #1 in Fast Casual’s “2009 Top 100 Movers and Shakers,” [...]
The Best Automotive Franchise Opportunities in the USA
What are the best automotive franchise opportunities in the USA, and what are the types of automotive franchises available and the costs of ownership?
A Checklist for Franchising your Business
Make no mistake, franchising your business is a major undertaking, from documenting systems, to setting investment parameters, to addressing legal concerns, and more. FranchiseHelp breaks the process of creating a franchise down into an essential to-do list for the prospective franchisor.
Why More Men are Investing in Women’s Gyms
How did a Russian immigrant pioneer the women’s fitness movement? We sat down with Kevin Roberts, son of Lucille Roberts, to find out.
Why Doesn’t White Castle Franchise?
The famous hamburger chain White Castle, known for its square-shaped greasy sliders and for being the first fast-food burger chain, was immortalized in the 2004 stoner buddy romp Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. White Castle’s restaurants, modeled after the Chicago Water Tower and traditionally made of porcelain, reflect a clean and consistent aesthetic that speaks to [...]
How Athena Learning Centers is Filling the Void in Supplemental Education
Deven Klein is the co-founder, COO, and General Counsel of Athena Learning Centers, a community of year-round Learning Centers where children go to improve their math and reading skills. Deven worked for Kumon North America, Inc. for almost 16 years. He started the Legal Department from scratch and served as VP and Corporate Counsel for 10 years. He then [...]



