https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com The authoritative voice on franchise intelligence for the global entrepreneur. en Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:46:48 GMT https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/franchising-after-the-algorithm https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/franchising-after-the-algorithm Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:46:48 GMT Is AI making the franchise model obsolete? Discover how to leverage new technology and the "human layer" to build a resilient, future-proof brand today. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/crises-don-t-kill-franchise-systems-expensive-growth-does https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/crises-don-t-kill-franchise-systems-expensive-growth-does Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT As Brazil's markets react to political uncertainty, franchising offers lessons in resilience, disciplined growth and investing through economic turmoil. Expert Views LUCIEN NEWTON https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/who-said-cleaning-couldn-t-be-a-dream-business https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/who-said-cleaning-couldn-t-be-a-dream-business Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Neel Parekh built MaidThis from one cleaner in Los Angeles into a franchise business while travelling to more than 50 countries. News Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/a-springbok-a-braai-and-a-brand-new-franchise https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/a-springbok-a-braai-and-a-brand-new-franchise Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Braai Republic is turning South Africa's love of braaied meat into a franchise, with a ten-minute service promise and Springbok Ox Nché involved. News Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/your-franchise-is-gone-so-who-gets-the-money https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/your-franchise-is-gone-so-who-gets-the-money Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT An A$29.62 million RAMS settlement proposal raises questions about who receives ongoing commissions after a franchise agreement ends. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/slime-queen-picks-her-winners https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/slime-queen-picks-her-winners Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Slime Kitchen has grown to 19 US locations, with founder Kathy Ando rethinking expansion to support franchise owners. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/would-you-risk-your-family-relationships-to-open-a-franchise https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/would-you-risk-your-family-relationships-to-open-a-franchise Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three generations of women open an Edukido franchise in the Czech Republic, challenging the idea that family and business don't mix. Expert Views Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/no-medical-degree-no-problem-you-can-still-own-a-health-clinic https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/no-medical-degree-no-problem-you-can-still-own-a-health-clinic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Structural Elements lets investors own wellness clinics while practitioners run their own franchises. Sean Goldsmith examines the opportunities and risks. Expert Views Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-franchise-owner-who-ran-his-business-from-iraq https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-franchise-owner-who-ran-his-business-from-iraq Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT From two Sport Clips salons to a multi-brand franchise business, built on strong management and smart acquisitions. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/no-showroom-no-stock-no-royalties-so-what-s-the-catch https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/no-showroom-no-stock-no-royalties-so-what-s-the-catch Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Japan’s Happy Cars offers a used-car franchise without showrooms or percentage-based royalties. Sean Goldsmith explores the risks and rewards. Expert Views Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/would-you-buy-a-franchise-from-someone-who-s-been-to-prison https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/would-you-buy-a-franchise-from-someone-who-s-been-to-prison Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT After prison, John Rusnak became a franchise owner. Should franchising offer more people a second chance, or are the risks too great? Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/we-franchise-burgers-why-aren-t-we-franchising-affordable-homes https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/we-franchise-burgers-why-aren-t-we-franchising-affordable-homes Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Housing franchises are being tested in South Africa and the US. Can shared designs and suppliers reduce costs enough to make homes more affordable? Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/hungry-howie-s-accelerates-national-growth-with-seven-new-openings https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/hungry-howie-s-accelerates-national-growth-with-seven-new-openings Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hungry Howie’s opened seven locations across five US states in Q3 2026, attracting new and experienced franchisees while investing in digital upgrades. News Matt Ritter https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/franchising-promises-freedom-so-why-do-new-owners-work-so-hard https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/franchising-promises-freedom-so-why-do-new-owners-work-so-hard Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jake Vance left his sales career to buy a franchise and spend more time with his family. But can business ownership deliver the freedom he hoped for? Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/saudi-coffee-giants-are-booming-who-needs-foreign-franchises https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/saudi-coffee-giants-are-booming-who-needs-foreign-franchises Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Saudi coffee chains are challenging global brands. Are foreign franchise investors still getting value for their money? Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/can-you-build-a-franchise-empire-around-a-game-people-play-for-free https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/can-you-build-a-franchise-empire-around-a-game-people-play-for-free Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shoot 360 opens its first Philippine centre, charging from ₱8,000 monthly. Will players pay as it expands across Asia? News Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/could-a-tiny-burger-joint-change-the-way-we-franchise-restaurants https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/could-a-tiny-burger-joint-change-the-way-we-franchise-restaurants Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Smalls Sliders is expanding through tiny prefabricated restaurants, but the investment can exceed $2 million. Why are experienced franchisees signing up? Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/can-franchising-bring-a-forgotten-favourite-back-from-the-dead https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/can-franchising-bring-a-forgotten-favourite-back-from-the-dead Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Scooters Pizza is back with ten reported outlets and more than 1,200 franchise enquiries. Can yesterday's success help today's franchisees make money? Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/when-does-a-great-business-become-a-good-franchise https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/when-does-a-great-business-become-a-good-franchise Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Clementine's makes premium ice cream, but opening a franchise could cost over $1 million. Will the profits justify the investment? Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/is-durban-for-sale-time-out-s-awkward-question https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/is-durban-for-sale-time-out-s-awkward-question Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Time Out arrives in Durban. Can local content attract enough readers and advertisers to make it pay? Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/solenvia-adds-three-territories-as-home-care-franchise-grows https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/solenvia-adds-three-territories-as-home-care-franchise-grows Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT SOLENVIA Caregivers expands into three Connecticut territories as two healthcare veterans join the franchise, bringing its growing network to five territories. News Lauren Simo https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/four-hotels-big-ambitions-is-nomad-inn-selling-the-dream-too-soon https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/four-hotels-big-ambitions-is-nomad-inn-selling-the-dream-too-soon Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oman's Nomad Inn wants to grow from four hotels to 15 properties by 2030. But can its small guesthouses deliver the profits franchise investors need? Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-great-greek-leads-global-expansion-push-as-groe-global-partners-with-ufg https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-great-greek-leads-global-expansion-push-as-groe-global-partners-with-ufg Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill leads a portfolio of established American franchise brands seeking new master licensees across international markets. News Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/performance-and-intensity-management-in-franchise-networks https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/performance-and-intensity-management-in-franchise-networks Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Alberto Bernard explains how investment, support and management at each stage shape franchise network success. Expert Views Daniel Alberto Bernard https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/this-franchise-promises-results-who-pays-when-it-fails https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/this-franchise-promises-results-who-pays-when-it-fails Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT SafeSplash promises free extra lessons if children miss swimming goals. But what will that cost franchisees? Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/tequila-tapas-spain-targets-the-uk-and-south-africa https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/tequila-tapas-spain-targets-the-uk-and-south-africa Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Spanish restaurant brands Lizarran and Cantina Mariachi are seeking master franchise partners to lead expansion across the UK and South Africa. News Lauren Farnoosh https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/pure-barre-cuts-student-prices-will-franchisees-pay https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/pure-barre-cuts-student-prices-will-franchisees-pay Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pure Barre's new student discount aims to attract younger members, but franchisees must balance lower prices against class capacity and profitability. News Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/why-are-businesses-paying-outsiders-to-do-their-managers-jobs https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/why-are-businesses-paying-outsiders-to-do-their-managers-jobs Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT AI is helping consultancy franchisees uncover costly business overspending and earn a share of the savings. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/vetting-the-partner-is-step-zero-leading-them-is-the-job https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/vetting-the-partner-is-step-zero-leading-them-is-the-job Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Selecting the right franchise partner matters. Keeping them successful depends on the franchisor's leadership, support and accountability. Analysis Joad Lopez https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-franchise-that-doesn-t-need-you-or-any-staff https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-franchise-that-doesn-t-need-you-or-any-staff Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Businesses with no staff, no shopfront and no franchise fees are challenging the costs of traditional franchising. Are royalties still worth paying? Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/still-employed-already-looking https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/still-employed-already-looking Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Career uncertainty is driving professionals towards franchise ownership, but anxiety can lead to costly decisions. George Knauf explains how to choose wisely. Expert Views George Knauf https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/think-you-can-run-our-franchise-prove-it https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/think-you-can-run-our-franchise-prove-it Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT See & Be Kitchen offers its first franchisee up to $100,000 in incentives, putting long-term growth ahead of initial fees. Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/no-kitchen-fewer-staff-is-this-the-franchise-of-the-future https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/no-kitchen-fewer-staff-is-this-the-franchise-of-the-future Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wada FoodTech brings kitchen-free franchising to Britain, challenging the costs franchisees traditionally face. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/broadway-didn-t-pay-the-bills-franchising-did https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/broadway-didn-t-pay-the-bills-franchising-did Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sam Younis made it to Broadway but still needed work between acting jobs. Tutoring eventually led him to Mathnasium, where he became a multi-unit franchisee. News Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-c-2-million-barbershop-that-broke-the-owner-operator-model https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-c-2-million-barbershop-that-broke-the-owner-operator-model Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Six Tommy Gun’s locations and a system-first C$2 million store show what can happen when a highly personal skilled trade is given enough structure to scale. Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/papa-murphy-s-paid-him-6-an-hour-now-he-owns-17-of-them https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/papa-murphy-s-paid-him-6-an-hour-now-he-owns-17-of-them Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kyle McPhee went from Papa Murphy’s employee to 17-store owner, proving the value of developing franchisees internally. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-philippines-is-proving-we-spend-too-much-on-franchise-stores https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-philippines-is-proving-we-spend-too-much-on-franchise-stores Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Binalot has built a restaurant that can move if the location fails, reducing the capital tied to one address. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-figures-that-reveal-how-a-franchise-really-works https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-figures-that-reveal-how-a-franchise-really-works Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Couples spend heavily on wedding décor they may use once. SoCal Candle Rentals turned that waste into a franchise by owning what nobody wants afterwards. Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/100-stores-by-christmas-spar-s-pet-storey-has-some-catching-up-to-do https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/100-stores-by-christmas-spar-s-pet-storey-has-some-catching-up-to-do Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT SPAR wanted at least 100 Pet Storey outlets by the end of 2026. Its website currently lists 24, leaving 76 locations between the current network and the target. Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/why-your-100th-franchisee-should-make-your-first-one-better https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/why-your-100th-franchisee-should-make-your-first-one-better Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT As a franchise network grows, so does its operating knowledge. The best franchisors turn what individual owners learn into improvements across the network. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-franchise-built-for-people-who-don-t-want-employees https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-franchise-built-for-people-who-don-t-want-employees Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Another Nine runs 24-hour indoor golf franchises without staff on site. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/forget-opening-a-franchise-should-you-buy-somebody-elses https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/forget-opening-a-franchise-should-you-buy-somebody-elses Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT An existing franchise comes with customers, staff and accounts. Sean Goldsmith looks at whether buying one can make more sense than opening from scratch. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/there-s-a-franchise-washing-100-000-bins-a-month-seriously https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/there-s-a-franchise-washing-100-000-bins-a-month-seriously Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kleen Bin has spent nearly 30 years turning one of South Africa's least appealing household jobs into a 70-franchise business. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/what-if-your-franchise-gave-away-what-the-community-actually-needed https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/what-if-your-franchise-gave-away-what-the-community-actually-needed Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Premium Service Brands franchisees are helping schools and families with supplies, food and practical projects through Kids-Lift. Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/eat-10-fire-wings-in-10-minutes-what-could-possibly-go-wrong https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/eat-10-fire-wings-in-10-minutes-what-could-possibly-go-wrong Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Thousands took on the RocoMamas Fire Wings Challenge. Then some reactions stopped being funny. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/quit-your-job-buy-a-business https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/quit-your-job-buy-a-business Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT More than 300 franchise brands gathered in Fort Lauderdale, giving aspiring entrepreneurs a closer look at franchise ownership. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/what-if-your-best-marketing-day-was-the-day-you-charged-nothing https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/what-if-your-best-marketing-day-was-the-day-you-charged-nothing Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT LaundroLab franchisees washed around 85,768 pounds of laundry free for local families. Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/who-cleans-a-private-jet-apparently-there-s-a-franchise-for-that https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/who-cleans-a-private-jet-apparently-there-s-a-franchise-for-that Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT RealClean Aircraft Detailing is franchising aircraft cleaning, with success depending on enough local aircraft and repeat business. Analysis Sean Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/why-are-customers-being-asked-to-pay-the-staff https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/why-are-customers-being-asked-to-pay-the-staff Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tip screens are spreading from restaurant tables to takeaway counters. For franchise operators, the bigger question is what happens if customers stop paying. Analysis Tam Goldsmith https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-drink-that-helps-pay-for-breast-cancer-detection https://thefranchiseentrepreneur.com/articles/the-drink-that-helps-pay-for-breast-cancer-detection Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Outback Steakhouse’s Saudi franchisee is turning a menu drink into support for breast cancer awareness. Analysis Tam Goldsmith