Buying a Franchise

Inspire Brands, which has more than 33,300 restaurants worldwide, confidentially filed for an initial public offering.

The fast-food giant maintained its market share and outperformed competitors in Q1, thanks to its laser focus on affordability.

The 10-unit chain is focusing on company-owned growth to attract sophisticated, well-capitalized franchisees down the road.

The sandwich giant has shuttered 8,345 restaurants since 2016, but international growth and operational improvements are on the rise.

CEO Russell Weiner expects other fast-food chains to report similar headwinds from bad weather and weak consumer sentiment tied to Iran war.

Don and Linda Eckles started Scooter’s Coffee in a tiny, renovated Chinese restaurant. Today, they have 912 franchises.

Discovery Day is a critical step in the decision-making process that helps both parties move forward with confidence or decide not to proceed.

One simple shift — from building a booth to creating a real emotional moment — turned passing foot traffic into meaningful conversations and lasting brand connections.