The following excerpt is from franchise expert Mark Siebert’s book The Franchisee Handbook. Buy it now. From small service franchises and home-based options to restaurants and large retail operations, ...

Can you keep your job and start a franchise? It’s a good question that many people don’t even think to ask. But the answer is yes. This is what is commonly referred to as being a “semi-absentee owner.

Is a Chick-fil-A franchise a good pick? We explain the costs and paperwork needed to start a Chick-fil-A franchise. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Do you like the idea of owning a franchise, but you don’t have the cash that most require? No problem. We have some low-cost ...

If you’re looking for a business opportunity that allows you to start a business with an established brand and proven business model, then franchising might be the right option for you. In this ...

Franchising isn't just for a select few — it's for anyone looking to start their own business. But the idea of franchising ...

Recently, I was sitting, drinking an iced latte macchiato at a well-known chain, when my wife said to me, "We spend so much time in here that maybe we should think of starting one ourselves." Which ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. As the CEO of a franchise business, I'm often asked how to choose a franchise to invest in.

Michelle Bowes is a Sydney-based business and personal finance journalist; author of 'Money Queens: Rule Your Money', a personal financial guidebook for teenage girls; and a personal finance speaker ...