Continue reading to learn more about buying a franchise, key considerations in making a franchise investment and franchise financing options that may be available to help you along the path to owning a business ..read more

Even after you’ve made the decision to pursue franchise ownership, there still may be several considerations to account for, like what type of business to open, which brands stand out as top choices in franchising and how to evaluate the pros and cons between available franchise opportunities ..read more

Whether you’ve just begun researching franchise opportunities, have narrowed your business ownership options down to a select few or are still deciding whether to become your own boss, knowing the characteristics of the best franchises to own both aids your search and will make you feel more confident in your decision to become an entrepreneur ..read more

Starting a business and buying a franchise can both be quite rewarding for the business owner, but they’re not without opportunity for error. A multitude of factors come into play when becoming an entrepreneur, and within each opportunity are chances to make mistakes ..read more

How do you decide between buying a franchise and starting your own business from scratch? What factors should you consider and where do you start? It can be a challenging decision, and both options certainly have their advantages and disadvantages. Equip yourself to make that decision by researching your options thoroughly and gathering as much information as possible on each opportunity you’re considering ..read more

Let’s look at some of the benefits available to franchise owners ..read more

If you’ve ever considered opening a business from scratch or becoming a franchise owner, you may have already weighed some of the advantages of each, and how each opportunity may fit into your life and help you . Whether you’re interested in becoming a business owner strictly for the financial potential, to diversify your portfolio, or to become your own boss, it’s best to conduct thorough research related to every possible opportunity so you’ll feel confident in your decision ..read more

2023 welcomes the 44th annual Franchise 500® ranking, a list of the best franchise opportunities available to business owners. The UPS Store is honored to be recognized for another consecutive year as a leader in the franchising space, with a No. 4 ranking on the Franchise 500 for 2023. This is the seventh year in a row that The UPS Store holds a top-five spot on the list, reinforcing the franchise opportunity as a solid choice for any prospective business owner. The UPS Store has ranked No. 1 in the Postal & Business Centers category for the 33rd consecutive year ..read more

Continue reading to learn more about what comes along with buying a franchise ..read more

In addition to what’s involved with any franchise business opportunity, let’s take a step back and explore some of the skills needed to become a business owner ..read more