I’m often asked what sort of franchise opportunities are out there and how to select the best one. Of course, that’s when I tend to say, “Well, drop by my office, and let’s talk.” OK, actually, now ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Jimmy St. Louis In this ...

She says 90 percent of management teams in the stores are built from internal promotions. "We promote a lot from within," she said. "And also our current managers refer people." A training director ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A decade ago, a service franchisee would show up to handle a job estimate with a clipboard, a few blank customer forms and a BIC pen ...

When considering franchisor requirements, there’s an ongoing debate on the importance of business acumen versus industry experience. Some franchisors place a high value on relevant industry experience ...