Franchise Insights & Opportunities

Franchise Investment vs Stock Market Returns Compared

July 28, 2026

Franchise investment vs. stock market return: which one actually pays off? Real ROI numbers, payback timelines, and passive ownership models, broken down.
Franchise Market Size by Sector

July 21, 2026

Franchise market size by sector in 2026: where demand is growing fastest, which sectors to watch, and what the data means before you invest.
Franchise 5-Year Survival Rates

July 20, 2026

Franchise 5-year survival rates reveal which sectors and systems last. Learn where to find the data in FDDs and how to pick a franchise built to endure.
Franchise Total Investment Breakdown

July 17, 2026

The franchise total investment breakdown goes beyond the franchise fee. Here are all the costs to account for, where to find them in the FDD, and how to total them up.
Franchise Break-Even Timeline: Key Metrics

July 16, 2026

How long does it take to break even on a franchise? Industry-by-industry timelines, key benchmarks, and what moves the franchise break-even timeline.
Franchise Startup Cost Statistics

July 15, 2026

Franchise startup cost statistics by industry, from QSR to home services. See what drives costs, how to read an FDD, and how to fund your investment.
Franchisee Satisfaction Scores

July 14, 2026

Franchisee satisfaction scores are rarely published by industry. Learn what really drives them and how to spot the signals in any franchise FDD.
Franchise Success Rates and Factors

July 2, 2026

The real franchise success rate depends on your category and the data in FDD Item 19. Here is how to read the numbers before you sign.
Franchise Failure Rates and Factors

July 1, 2026

Franchise failure rates range from 13% for QSR to 49% for full-service restaurants. Here's how to read FDD Item 20 and benchmark risk before you sign.
Franchise Churn Rates and Factors

June 26, 2026

Franchise churn rates vary by sector. Learn what drives exits, where to find churn data in the FDD, and what to watch before you sign.