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Every fall, Entrepreneur magazine examines the franchising industry — predicting which categories are most likely to boom in the year to come. While including some…Read more

Nick Beane purchased Allegra of Arden Hills, Minnesota, from his father in August 2018. It was a succession plan 30 years in the making. “I…Read more

Six insights  to consider when appealing to shoppers born from 1981 to 1996 Every generation is shaped by shared experiences, and millennials (defined by the…Read more

*At the price you seek, and without a lengthy wait. Almost anyone can sell a company if it’s priced low enough or if you wait…Read more

Owning a business is its own high-wire act. Fortunately, owning a franchise let’s you experience the rewarding thrills and minimize the risky spills with a…Read more

Rebranding is the process of creating a new identity — often with a new name and new logo – for an established company. Why would…Read more

A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in accounting, Matt Minnerick spent 20 years in the corporate world before deciding to pursue…Read more

Matt Kinser earned a computer science degree from DePauw University and spent 18 years working for a leading U.S. multinational financial services company. “Corporate America…Read more

So, you’re preparing to take the plunge of going into business for yourself, and the more you look the more that purchasing a franchise becomes…Read more

Whether outfitting a new business, replacing a worn-out piece of equipment, seeking to benefit from newer technologies or simply adding capacity, acquiring a new or…Read more