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The essential guide to starting your franchise exploration.

The most successful owners didn’t wing it. They used this guide before buying their franchise. You should too - it's 100% free.

Franchise myths, busted. Eli Bookman shares the inside scoop of franchise ownership to help you make smarter, faster decisions about buying in.

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Franchise Ownership for Corporate Escapees

Ready to escape the corporate grind? Read this before you ditch the desk and take control of a franchise.

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What is the Failure Rate for Franchises?

Focusing on failure rates isn’t as useful as you might think. Here's what matters instead.

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What is a Major Pitfall of Franchising?

This one factor is the biggest determining factor of franchise success - along with 8 others.

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Best Franchises 2025

This could be the year to dive into one of these hot industries.

Strategy

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There’s more than one way to run a franchise—learn the strategies that separate top performers from the rest.

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Handyman Franchises: The Golden Goose for General Contractors

You’re already on the job — why not own the repairs too?

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Complimentary Franchise Types: Build an Ecosystem

Owning multiple franchises doesn’t mean juggling unrelated businesses.

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Owning Multiple Franchises

Ask yourself, what is it you're trying to achieve with multiple businesses?

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Choosing the right franchise starts with understanding the business model behind it—we break it down here.

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Minimal Employee Franchise Options

Keep it small, but keep it profitable with these franchises.

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Franchise Businesses with Flexible Hours

These franchise models don't need to consume your whole life - if started and grown properly. Here's where to start.

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Side Hustle Franchise Ideas

With proper planning and strong hiring, buying a franchise as a side husstle is possible.

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Franchises for General Contractors

You've been building for others, and now it's time to build your contracting franchise growth machine - here's where to start.

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Home-Based Franchise Businesses

Building a business from your living room is possible - and profitable.

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Low-Investment Franchise Opportunities

Can you buy a franchise without breaking the bank? Yes, but with some important caveats.

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Turn-Key Franchises

They exist, but not in the way that you think they do.

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Owning a Daycare Franchise

Daycare must be a great franchise opportunity, right? Possibly, but also check out these booming childcare franchises niches too.

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Massage Franchise Cost

Massage franchises are booming, but the ownership cost comes from a surprising source. And no, it's not the massage oil.

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How Much do Senior Care Franchises Make

Baby boomer care is booming. Here's when you could break-even, and what to consider before jumping in.

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Easiest Food Franchise to Open

No restaurant is easy - but these ones are far simpler to open than the rest.

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Best Semi Absentee Franchises

Want to be a hands-off owner? Check out these sectors first.

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Top Franchises for Women

Spoiler alert - it's whichever ones fit their personal and professional goals.

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Best Franchises for Retirees

How to find the golden opportunity of your golden years.

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The Truth About Recession-Proof Franchises

Here's where to look for businesses that weather economic storms.

Geography

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Local laws, demographics, and competition—understand how your area shapes your franchise’s future.

Geography

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Best Franchises to Own California

Here's what to consider to find your golden opportunity in the Golden State.

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Best Franchises for Small Towns

Big things can happen in small places.

Financing

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Don’t let financing stop you—learn the funding methods successful owners use to launch their businesses.

Financing

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Building a huge business from $200k is possible. Here's where to start and what to know about that calculating that number.

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Your franchise knowledge hub.

The essential guide to starting your franchise exploration.

The most successful owners didn’t wing it. They used this guide before buying their franchise. You should too - it's 100% free.

Franchise Ownership for Corporate Escapees

Ready to escape the corporate grind? Read this before you ditch the desk and take control of a franchise.

What is the Failure Rate for Franchises?

Focusing on failure rates isn’t as useful as you might think. Here's what matters instead.

What is a Major Pitfall of Franchising?

This one factor is the biggest determining factor of franchise success - along with 8 others.

Best Franchises 2025

This could be the year to dive into one of these hot industries.

Handyman Franchises: The Golden Goose for General Contractors

You’re already on the job — why not own the repairs too?

Complimentary Franchise Types: Build an Ecosystem

Owning multiple franchises doesn’t mean juggling unrelated businesses.

Owning Multiple Franchises

Ask yourself, what is it you're trying to achieve with multiple businesses?

Minimal Employee Franchise Options

Keep it small, but keep it profitable with these franchises.

Franchise Businesses with Flexible Hours

These franchise models don't need to consume your whole life - if started and grown properly. Here's where to start.

Side Hustle Franchise Ideas

With proper planning and strong hiring, buying a franchise as a side husstle is possible.

Franchises for General Contractors

You've been building for others, and now it's time to build your contracting franchise growth machine - here's where to start.

Home-Based Franchise Businesses

Building a business from your living room is possible - and profitable.

Low-Investment Franchise Opportunities

Can you buy a franchise without breaking the bank? Yes, but with some important caveats.

Turn-Key Franchises

They exist, but not in the way that you think they do.

Owning a Daycare Franchise

Daycare must be a great franchise opportunity, right? Possibly, but also check out these booming childcare franchises niches too.

Massage Franchise Cost

Massage franchises are booming, but the ownership cost comes from a surprising source. And no, it's not the massage oil.

How Much do Senior Care Franchises Make

Baby boomer care is booming. Here's when you could break-even, and what to consider before jumping in.

Easiest Food Franchise to Open

No restaurant is easy - but these ones are far simpler to open than the rest.

Best Semi Absentee Franchises

Want to be a hands-off owner? Check out these sectors first.

Top Franchises for Women

Spoiler alert - it's whichever ones fit their personal and professional goals.

Best Franchises for Retirees

How to find the golden opportunity of your golden years.

The Truth About Recession-Proof Franchises

Here's where to look for businesses that weather economic storms.

Best Franchises to Own California

Here's what to consider to find your golden opportunity in the Golden State.

Best Franchises for Small Towns

Big things can happen in small places.

Franchise Net Worth Requirements

There's a minimum number, regardless of franchise industry.

Franchises Under $200k

Building a huge business from $200k is possible. Here's where to start and what to know about that calculating that number.

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