As the NFL offseason hits, all 32 teams will be seeking to retain their top free agents — and one option to do so, the franchise tag, has become one of the most intriguing ways for teams to bring star ...

Although most people think they understand what a franchise is and how it works, franchising is one of the most misunderstood ...

The NFL franchise tag allows a team to keep a key player from hitting unrestricted free agency. Teams do this by offering a one-year, fully guaranteed contract. Each team can use the tag once per ...

For many entrepreneurs, buying a franchise is the best way to move into business ownership. Franchises come with a proven business model, built-in brand recognition and ongoing support. But that does ...

What is a franchise to do? I’ve mentioned this before in other places, but this is where the humanity of franchise logic differs markedly from what might be called video game logic. If you’re playing ...

Franchises with initial investment costs under $100,000 continue to grow, according to the International Franchise Association, with mobile and home-based businesses among the most popular models. But ...

A franchise agreement isn’t a legal hurdle — it’s a forecast of how the system will truly operate. Reading the agreement strategically exposes future control, economics and franchisor maturity. Early ...