Hi there!Think you know which state has the most fast food franchises per capita?You're probably wrong.West Virginia takes #1. Ohio ranks 5th. And the state in dead last will surprise you even more.But here's the real question: Does high franchise de...

New Post From The Franchise King® Here’s a number that might surprise you: Ohio has 46.43 fast food restaurants per 100,000 residents. That means it’s one of the fast food franchise capitals in the USA. It’s #5, actually. But what does this really te...

New Post From The Franchise King® Noubalm Franchise News Update The Noubalm Franchise Brand Noubalm combines medical-grade organic skincare with therapeutic aromatherapy. Its products are plant-based and chemical-free. The brand focuses on holistic w...

New Post From The Franchise King® Franchise News Update USA Ninja Challenge has grown their franchise system to 46 open locations nationwide. According to President Dale Grant, 2025 served as a “breakthrough year” that established a strong foundation...

New Post From The Franchise King® Ready to make 2026 your breakthrough year? Good! Franchise ownership might be your ticket to the business success you’ve been planning. To reaching your dreams and goals this year and beyond. Whatever they are. Let m...

New Post From The Franchise King® Mellow Mushroom wrapped up 2025 with impressive operational upgrades and a clear expansion roadmap. The psychedelic pizza franchise focused on kitchen technology, back-office efficiency, and guest engagement, laying...

Hi there,What's going to work in franchising in 2026?As a franchise buyer, what things should you be aware of-before you plunk down your hard-earned money?What should worry you?If you're a franchisor, what trends do you need to know about right now?H...

New Post From The Franchise King® If you want to know where the action in franchising is, check out the top 10 franchise trends for 2026. For starters, the franchise industry is evolving fast. Next, you may not know this, but I’ve been writing about...

New Post From The Franchise King® The Playa Bowls franchise is having a big year. The superfruit bowl franchise opened 85 new locations in 2025. They also signed agreements for more than 200 future shops. Growth-wise, the numbers tell an interesting...

New Post From The Franchise King® Thinking about moving forward with franchise ownership without legal guidance? My experience in franchising tells me that doing that is like navigating a minefield blindfolded. In this post, I’ll explore why not hiri...

New Post From The Franchise King® What do franchise buyers want in 2026? What will make them send in a check to franchise headquarters? What will make them not look for a new job-but become the owner of a franchise business in 2026? Read this post to...

Hi there,In addition to the upfront costs associated with purchasing a franchise, there are several ongoing fees franchisees need to pay. One of them being monthly marketing fees. But how much are they, and are they worth it?Find out hereNext, a ques...

Hi there!A couple of month's ago, I told you I was working on a free resource for aspiring franchise owners and aspiring franchisors. Well it's live.It's called The Franchise Attorney Directory. But, why did I create it?Because it's becoming more dif...

Hi there,Finding a franchise that matches your values isn't just feel-good advice - it's business critical.That said, when you choose a franchise aligned with your beliefs, it transforms from just a business opportunity into something far more meanin...