When considering franchisor requirements, there’s an ongoing debate on the importance of business acumen versus industry experience. Some franchisors place a high value on relevant industry experience ...

Can you keep your job and start a franchise? It’s a good question that many people don’t even think to ask. But the answer is yes. This is what is commonly referred to as being a “semi-absentee owner.

Whether they are launching a multi-unit enterprise based on their own brands or teaming up with a more established operation, New Jerseyans are finding success through franchising. Of the 33.2 million ...