Not everyone has the right personality and mindset to launch a successful food service franchise. Some that think they do may find that they are unhappy while others who don't initially consider a food service franchise decide that it's exactly the right path for them.

Owning a franchise business is a smart way to be your own boss while drastically reducing the risks and costs of building a business from the ground up. However, not all franchise opportunities are created equally.

Franchising is a business model where a franchisee gets the permission start a branch that uses the name and methods of the franchisor in exchange for royalty fees...

A lot of aspiring entrepreneurs have saved enough money and are still in search of some guidance when it comes to entering the small business arena...

One of the most popular franchise opportunity nowadays is the "EmbroidMe" franchise opportunity where you can create custom-made apparel as well as merchandise which has embroidery on it.

I'm so sick of you so-called business experts always saying the customer is always right. This is my business, not the customer's, so I'm the one who's always right. Sure, they can have an opinion, but in the end it's up to me to decide who's right and who's not. And if the customer doesn't like it they can take their business elsewhere.

Some folks offered helpful insights and suggestions on how to pick a franchise and a few things to watch out for, while other emails came from current franchise owners asking me to help them sell their operations to Anthony R.