The Franzy Files

Educational content, data & trends, industry news, and updates from the Franzy team on all things franchising.

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Franchising 101

Your starter guide to the franchising business – basics on how franchising works, if it’s a good fit for you, and how to get started.

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More Franchises 101

How to Choose a Good Franchise Location

April 3, 2025

What Is a Product Distribution Franchise?

April 1, 2025

What Is a Business Format Franchise? Everything You Should Know

March 31, 2025

All Franchises 101

The Franchise Purchase Process

How to Buy a Franchise

The step-by-step process to becoming a franchise owner – start to finish. We walk you through every detail so you’re confident at every point in your journey.

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More Purchasing FAQs

What Happens If You Want to Back Out of a Franchise Deal?

September 4, 2025

Can You Own Multiple Franchises from Different Brands? (And How It Works)

July 4, 2025

How to Conduct Franchise Due Diligence Before You Invest

June 9, 2025

All Purchase Process Articles

Running a Franchise

How to Create a Franchise Business Plan

A business plan is your blueprint to successfully running a franchise. Here’s how to create one and some sample templates to get you started.

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More Operations Advice

How to Manage a Franchise Business Remotely: Is It Possible?

September 9, 2025

The Role of Data Analytics in Franchise Decision-Making

August 27, 2025

Collaborating with Other Franchisees: Sharing Ideas and Resources

August 25, 2025

All Operations Advice

Franchising Your Business

How to Franchise Your Business

Curious what it takes to scale your business into a franchise? Spoiler alert – it’s a lot. Don’t worry, though. We’ll walk you through it.

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More Franchising Tips

Should You Franchise Your Business or Expand Independently?

September 2, 2025

Common Challenges Franchisors Face and How to Overcome Them

July 22, 2025

How to Maintain Brand Consistency Across Franchise Locations

July 17, 2025

All Franchising Advice

Franchising Data & Trends

Average Franchise Fees In 2025

Initial franchising fees span a huge spectrum. Here is our data on average franchise fees and other costs of running a franchise.

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More Data Studies

Franchise Industry Comparison: Costs, Scale, and Growth Potential

September 12, 2025

How Emerging Technologies Are Changing Franchise Operations

April 28, 2025

The Rise of Non-Traditional Franchise Locations (Airports, Malls, Military Bases, Gas Stations, etc.)

April 23, 2025

All Data & Trends

The Best Franchises

The Best Franchises of 2025

Everybody has different criteria for what they’re looking for in a franchise opportunity, but rankings are fun, too. Check out some of the most notable franchise brands and our data-driven methodology for how we ranked them.

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