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Educational content, data & trends, industry news, and updates from the Franzy team on all things franchising.

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Franchising 101

Your starter guide to the franchising business – basics on how franchising works, if it’s a good fit for you, and how to get started.

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More Franchises 101

How to Choose a Good Franchise Location

What Is a Product Distribution Franchise?

What Is a Business Format Franchise? Everything You Should Know

All Franchises 101

The Franchise Purchase Process

How to Buy a Franchise

The step-by-step process to becoming a franchise owner – start to finish. We walk you through every detail so you’re confident at every point in your journey.

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More Purchasing FAQs

What Happens If You Want to Back Out of a Franchise Deal?

Can You Own Multiple Franchises from Different Brands? (And How It Works)

How to Conduct Franchise Due Diligence Before You Invest

All Purchase Process Articles

Running a Franchise

How to Create a Franchise Business Plan

A business plan is your blueprint to successfully running a franchise. Here’s how to create one and some sample templates to get you started.

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More Operations Advice

How to Manage a Franchise Business Remotely: Is It Possible?

The Role of Data Analytics in Franchise Decision-Making

Collaborating with Other Franchisees: Sharing Ideas and Resources

All Operations Advice

Franchising Your Business

How to Franchise Your Business

Curious what it takes to scale your business into a franchise? Spoiler alert – it’s a lot. Don’t worry, though. We’ll walk you through it.

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More Franchising Tips

Should You Franchise Your Business or Expand Independently?

Common Challenges Franchisors Face and How to Overcome Them

How to Maintain Brand Consistency Across Franchise Locations

All Franchising Advice

Franchising Data & Trends

Average Franchise Fees In 2025

Initial franchising fees span a huge spectrum. Here is our data on average franchise fees and other costs of running a franchise.

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More Data Studies

Franchise Industry Comparison: Costs, Scale, and Growth Potential

How Emerging Technologies Are Changing Franchise Operations

The Rise of Non-Traditional Franchise Locations (Airports, Malls, Military Bases, Gas Stations, etc.)

All Data & Trends

The Best Franchises

The Best Franchises of 2025

Everybody has different criteria for what they’re looking for in a franchise opportunity, but rankings are fun, too. Check out some of the most notable franchise brands and our data-driven methodology for how we ranked them.

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More Rankings

Best Cookie Franchises of 2025: Complete Guide and Rankings

Best Ice Cream Franchises of 2025: Complete Guide and Rankings

Best Hotel Franchises of 2025: Complete Guide and Rankings

All Rankings

Franzy News & Updates

Franzy raises $2.2 million seed round to launch industry’s first dedicated franchise resale marketplace

Franzy Launches Zillow-like Franchising Platform to Create Next Generation of Business Owners

All Franzy News

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The Latest Franzy Files

Franchise Industry Comparison: Costs, Scale, and Growth Potential

We’ve analyzed franchise investment data across 17 industries, to help understand different investment levels and multi-unit opportunities across the different industries

How to Manage a Franchise Business Remotely: Is It Possible?

With the right systems and support in place, it’s possible for many franchisees to run their businesses without being on-site daily.

What Happens If You Want to Back Out of a Franchise Deal?

There are many legitimate reasons to back out of a franchise deal, including financial concerns, contractual issues, misaligned brand values, poor franchisee feedback, and a lack of franchisor transparency.

Should You Franchise Your Business or Expand Independently?

Franchisees bring their own money and run the business, which contributes to significantly faster growth but limits how directly you manage operations. 

The Role of Data Analytics in Franchise Decision-Making

As a franchisee, you should be routinely monitoring your business’s data. Doing so gives you a competitive edge and helps you manage risk more effectively.

Collaborating with Other Franchisees: Sharing Ideas and Resources

By collaborating with other franchisees, you can lean on the advice of owners who’ve already solved the same problems instead of tackling challenges on your own.

Building Relationships with Local Communities to Boost Franchise Success

Partnering with local organizations, joining business groups, and supporting events or charities are powerful ways to build trust and deepen your connection with the community.

How to Handle Franchise Employee Turnover Without Disrupting Operations

Turnover is unavoidable, but how you respond matters most. Quick action can keep operations steady and prevent a bigger disruption.

Employee Retention Strategies for Franchisees: Keeping Your Team Happy

It’s hard to overstress the importance of employee retention. High turnover drains resources and damages profitability, team morale, and customer service.

How to Build a Motivated Team at Your Franchise Location

It’s important to hire the right people. When hiring, consider attitude and not just experience. A highly qualified employee can still be a bad fit for the brand.
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