A Guide to Franchise Disclosure Documents
Explore this guide from the Franchise Team at PBMares that breaks down why the FDD matters, key areas to focus on, and how to use the FDD to make informed franchise decisions.
2025 Economic Outlook for Franchises
In 2024, for the second year in a row, the franchise industry outperformed expectations thanks to upticks in consumer spending and slight improvements in the availability of labor. According to a report from the IFA, franchising is likely to keep growing and add more than 20,000 units and 210,000 jobs in 2025. Learn interesting industry statistics and other key takeaways from the report.
Top 5 Tax Considerations for Franchise Owners
Tax planning is a critical piece of managing a franchise; however, many franchise owners simply don’t have the time or background knowledge to adequately or strategically tackle the tax implications of owning a franchise. Learn about 5 of the most important and commonly overlooked tax considerations impacting franchisees and provide practical steps you can take to begin optimizing your tax situation.
Franchise 101: Taking the First Step
Explore this practical guidance for those thinking about taking the first step toward owning a franchise.
10 Takeaways for Franchise Owners from the UPS Store Convention 2024
Charles Dean Smith, Jr. recently attended the UPS Store Convention 2024 in Las Vegas. Read his top takeaways for franchise owners which are based on trends industry experts from around the country are seeing in the marketplace.
So You Want to Buy a Franchise? A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you're a young entrepreneur or a seasoned professional looking to make an investment or mid-career pivot, the decision to buy a franchise requires careful consideration and extensive planning. This guide explores key considerations to help you navigate the decision to buy a franchise
Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise
When deciding between buying a franchise or starting an independent business, consider your long-term vision for your business. In this guide, learn about the pros and cons of buying a franchise.
2024 DOL Proposed Overtime Rule: Impact on Franchise Owners
In April, the U.S. The Department of Labor (DOL) released a new overtime rule that will raise the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility by approximately 65 percent by 2025.
SBA Loan Financing for Franchises
Whether a franchise is expanding operations, upgrading technology, or navigating through an economic downturn, the availability of financial resources is critical. Learn more about the many questions related to Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
5 Key Considerations When Buying a Franchise
For those interested in starting their own business, buying a franchise can be an attractive option. We break down five key considerations to keep in mind when contemplating buying a franchise.