The concept of franchising has been around as an accepted business model for generations, but the franchise industry as a whole has experienced phenomenal growth primarily over the last two decades. In fact, a recent study published by the IFA Educational Foundation showed that franchising provides an annual payroll of more than $229 billion with over 750,000 individual franchise businesses. These numbers show not only the tremendous opportunity that exists in franchising, but attests to the perceived value of the franchise model by today's entrepreneur.

To help you through this sometimes muddying process, we have prepared a buyer's guide to franchising. Just click the links on this page to learn answers to the most frequently asked questions about franchising, and also what things to consider when making this life-changing decision.

Franchise 101

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Franchise?

Why Buy a Franchise?

Things To Consider Before Moving Ahead

Steps to Buying a Franchise