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Do you have a passion for starting a business but don't want to put in the hours required to get it off the ground? You should consider franchising. In this guide, you’ll find out more about the basics of franchise business, its advantages, and what you need to get started.

In February of 2022, Devin and John Weiss purchased independent print shop Avante Print Center and joined the Minuteman Press franchise family. Now operating as Minuteman Press in Mesa, AZ, Devin and John have successfully transformed the business by continuing to provide outstanding service, investing in the Internet Marketing Program, and expanding their promotional products and apparel lines. Their business is located at 218 West Hampton Avenue, Unit 13, Mesa, AZ 85210.

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today the signing of a 26-store franchise development agreement. This agreement will bring Captain D’s restaurants to St. Louis, Indianapolis, and North Carolina over the next several years led by experienced multi-brand franchisees Keith Johnson and Kevin Davis of Amazing Food Concepts. The business partners also acquired and currently operate 15 Captain D’s in the St. Louis-area and Illinois.

Gotcha Covered, the leader in custom window treatment across the U.S. and Canada and part of the innovative, growing Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, has been named a Top Franchise for the third consecutive year by Franchise Business Review. This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners.

Gotcha Covered, the leader in custom window treatment across the U.S. and Canada and part of the innovative, growing Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, has been named a Top 100 Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review.

Unfortunately, trying to understand royalty fees often leaves many potential franchisees scratching their heads. Let’s dig deeper into royalty fees, why they exist, and what to look out for.

Brandon and Nikki Jasper first joined the Minuteman Press franchise family in August of 2022. They purchased a long-running independent print shop, Schuerholz Printing, and opened Minuteman Press in Kettering, Ohio. Over the past two years, Brandon and Nikki have grown their business by expanding products (wide format and apparel), increasing Internet Marketing Program spend, and providing outstanding customer service that generates 5-star reviews and client referrals.