The History of Franchising

The word franchise originates from the Anglo-French: franchir (to free) and franc (free). The concept of franchising slowly developed in Europe from roots going back to the middle ages. Back then, titled land owners granted rights to people to hold fairs, operate markets and conduct other business on their land. The rights became rules and … Continued

Five Reasons to Buy a Business

The franchise business has weathered the recession better than most industries and it shows considerable promise moving forward. Plus, this is the time when more people are patronizing local shops allowing for the flourishing of family capitalism rather than big business capitalism. Good reasons to buy right now include: Seasonality: Be ready to take advantage … Continued