Finding the right fit is the first test. Brands are selective, and prospective franchisees should be as well. In addition, ...

And what makes his business different is that it's a franchise. We've all heard the word before, but how many of us actually know what it means? What's a franchise? I don't want to look stupid.

Yet, the aspiring business owner faces a critical decision: to start from scratch or buy into a franchise? This decision hinges on a multitude of factors and requires careful consideration.

That aroma in the air means it's almost NFL Franchise Tag season — a two-week period when teams can use a routine yet oft-misunderstood tool in their arsenal to help build their entire roster.