HaKika Wise's Black Box Franchising helps other small business owners to become franchisors by converting their businesses into franchises. In 2018, BLACK ENTERPRISE readers were introduced to HaKika ...

In this model, the franchisee purchases the rights to open and operate one franchise location. This is often attractive to individuals looking to start their own business without building it from ...

Franchising isn't for everyone, and it certainly isn't for every business. It is generally viewed as one of the most scalable business models and, done right, can offer a relatively rapid route to ...

Franchising spans over 300 industries, generating nearly nine million jobs in the U.S. alone. With its unique model, franchising offers pathways to ownership and career advancement, especially for ...

As we all know and have experienced, Detroit is a thriving city on the move and a great place to live, work and play. For the first time in nearly 70 years, the city’s population is rising. Its ...

Franchising could put your business on the path to hypergrowth, but only if your business model is a fit. Fast-food restaurants aren’t the only types of businesses that can be franchised; financial ...

Wingstop operates restaurants under a predominantly franchised business model, and has been able to scale restaurants impressively in the challenging industry. The franchising model brings WING ...

Excellence in time management, organization, multitasking and communication, plus impressive command of skills like patience, empathy and fortitude is the perfect formula for an effective leader. That ...

Joint employer liability is a seemingly perennial topic. How are you helping your clients navigate the changing landscape, and what impact do you expect on the franchise model? "Joint employer will ...

Potbelly is one of the worst-performing restaurant stocks so far in 2014. Shares of the sandwich chain have lost more than 50% of their value year to date, compared to a 6.7% gain for the S&P 500. The ...