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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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The Latest Franzy Files

How to Buy a Franchise

Looking to buy your first franchise? The process can get…complicated. But not hopeless. Here’s how to buy a franchise with confidence.

Average Franchise Fees In 2025: A Franzy Study

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

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.

Franzy Announces Soft Launch, Revolutionizing Franchise Ownership Discovery

Franzy, a new platform transforming how people discover, compare, and finance franchise businesses, is launching on November 18, 2024.