If you're a just-released felon, it goes without saying that there isn't a slew of employers lining up to take a chance on you. But New York-based company Apple-Metro, which owns several Applebee's franchises and two Pizza Studios, is trying to... (Read More)

Like many new moms, Jackie Dorris was eager to get back to her pre-baby weight. Unfortunately, that became a huge challenge when Dorris tried to find a workout platform that would allow her to take her daughter along. A mom-and-baby class proved... (Read More)

What is your legacy? It's a question most of us are often too busy to ponder, but it's an important one. What are you leaving behind when you retire? Franchises offer an incredible opportunity to build a legacy and leave something behind for your... (Read More)

"What I learned very quickly as an entrepreneur was that to grow our organization, I had to provide different things to the company and to the people. The company needed an entrepreneur, the people needed a leader. You can do both, but it requires a... (Read More)

18% of Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder; 44% of people lose sleep every night due to being "stressed-out," and many people, even though they don't know it, let fear keep them from succeeding. Stress, anxiety and fear are a few of the... (Read More)

So you're thinking about buying a franchise? What have you done so far to help you make your decision? Even though franchising has been one of the most successful business models over the years, it is still a big decision to make as running a... (Read More)

Every season has positives and negatives, ups and downs. Summer is known for its uncomfortable temperatures and high electric bills, but also its long days, fun nights, nice breezes and positive vibes. Sometimes entrepreneurs find themselves short... (Read More)

We want to share with you a story of how a franchisee's high school job led to him becoming a successful franchise owner. Recently, John Gulledge, a franchisee in Georgia, was spotlighted in Entrepreneur.com's Franchise Players interview... (Read More)

"Everybody is different. Everybody has different styles. Just do it the best way you know how." ~Vince Carter. We all think differently, have different likes and dislikes and do different things. No two people in this world are exactly the same... (Read More)