The franchise fee is the upfront payment required to the franchisor when you buy a franchise. It grants you the right to ...

The cost of opening a fast food restaurant franchise can be expensive. Often into the millions. And yet others only cost a ...

The authors write "In the ever-evolving world of franchising, and where third party delivery services and providers are playing a more active role in assisting franchisees to distribute franchisee ...

For the first time in about 30 years, McDonald’s is increasing its royalty fee for franchise operators opening new restaurants in the US and Canada. Starting on January 1, those operators will have to ...

The recent case of Rhine Enters v. Refresco Beverage out of the federal district court of the Southern District of Illinois should be a reminder to licensors and manufacturers that avoiding the “fee ...

The FDD is your X-ray of a brand. Here's what the FTC requires — and how to read the sections that matter most.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an opinion Tuesday that streaming services like Netflix don't need to pay franchise fees to a city if they operate out of one. This comes after the ...

When you want to get into business, one question you may be asking yourself is “do I buy a franchise or start my own business?” This is a good question for many, as there are pros and cons to both ...