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Franchise Business Review FBR is the leading independent research firm specializing in benchmarking franchisee satisfaction based exclusively on ratings from franchise owners.

The youth sports industry is worth over $40 billion, and with franchise startup costs as low as $25K-$50K, getting in ha...
06/11/2026

The youth sports industry is worth over $40 billion, and with franchise startup costs as low as $25K-$50K, getting in has never been more accessible.

Top-rated brands include:

Amazing Athletes
i9 Sports
TGA Premier Sports
Lil' Kickers
Super Soccer Stars
Tutu School
The Back Nine
TSS Photography

Low startup costs, high community impact, and the satisfaction of building something you actually love showing up for every day. Read the full blog to see which one might be right for you.

Read the blog here: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/post/top-rated-youth-sports-franchises/

What's one of the biggest mistakes first-time franchise buyers make? 🤔Falling in love with an industry before understand...
06/10/2026

What's one of the biggest mistakes first-time franchise buyers make? 🤔

Falling in love with an industry before understanding how it actually performs.

Not all franchise sectors are created equal. Labor demands, startup costs, income potential, lifestyle tradeoffs, and they vary wildly depending on the industry you choose. And the difference between a great investment and a costly mistake often comes down to one thing: research.

That's exactly why FBR built our Industry Reports.

Each report is based on independent survey data collected directly from thousands of real franchise owners, no advertiser influence, no marketing spin. Just honest feedback from people who are actually running these businesses.

Use FBR's research to narrow your search, validate your shortlist, compare industries side by side, and avoid the pitfalls that catch too many buyers off guard.

Your entrepreneurial journey deserves a foundation built on real data, not best-case projections.

Explore the reports here: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/industry-reports/

06/08/2026

Meet Jason Sharp. 👋

He spent years in corporate healthcare before buying a Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa franchise in Alabama despite knowing, in his words, nothing about pools. 🏊🌊

Six years (and a second store) later, he's built a thriving business around a team he loves and a schedule that lets him show up for his kids' ball games.

In our latest podcast episode, Jason gets real about what retail franchise ownership is actually like: hiring the right people, the magic of franchisor support, and how a seasonal pool business stays afloat all year long.

If you've ever caught yourself wondering when it comes to owning a franchise, "could I do this?", listen to this episode here: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/post/what-is-it-like-to-own-a-retail-franchise/

06/05/2026

Happy Franchise Friday to our friends at Spherion! 🧡💙

Spherion's mission is to help people find their dream jobs and is the perfect franchise to own if you're passionate about setting people up for success.

Not only do 94%of franchisees believe that their franchisor acts with a high level of honesty and integrity, but they also have won 4 major FBR awards in 2026 alone.

Learn more about Spherion Staffing & Recruiting on our website and download their free report with their franchisee satisfaction data: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/top-franchises/spherion-staffing-recruiting/

What happens when you turn your passion into a business opportunity? Angie and Matt Hamilton did exactly that by opening...
06/04/2026

What happens when you turn your passion into a business opportunity?

Angie and Matt Hamilton did exactly that by opening a Wild Birds Unlimited in Pensacola in 2024 and bringing their community its first bird-centered nature store. 🦜🦉🦆

Their advice? "Choose a franchise that genuinely aligns with your passions, values, and long-term goals. Owning a business takes dedication and hard work, but it becomes far more rewarding when you truly believe in what you are building."

🔗 Read their full story here: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/post/a-meaningful-career-with-wild-birds-unlimited/

Cost shouldn't be the reason your entrepreneurial dreams stay dreams. 💭Women now own 15.7 million businesses in the U.S....
06/03/2026

Cost shouldn't be the reason your entrepreneurial dreams stay dreams. 💭

Women now own 15.7 million businesses in the U.S., over 40% of all companies in the country. And there's never been more funding available to help women join them.

FBR rounded up 9 small business grants specifically earmarked for women entrepreneurs, including options for startups, franchises, women of color, and more. We're talking real money:

💰 Up to $100,000 from the Cartier Women's Initiative
💰 $10,000/month from the Amber Grant
💰 $5,000 + 0% interest loans from the Tory Burch Foundation
💰 $1,000 monthly microgrants for under-resourced women via HerRise

And if franchising is on your radar? It should be. A proven business model, built-in support, and a faster runway to profitability make franchising one of the smartest paths to ownership for women — and many of these grants apply.

Don't let funding be the thing that holds you back. The money is out there. You just have to apply.

Get the whole scoop here: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/post/small-business-grants-for-women/

Women own one-third of all U.S. franchises. That number is growing. 📈In our 2026 Women in Franchising Report, we break d...
06/01/2026

Women own one-third of all U.S. franchises. That number is growing. 📈

In our 2026 Women in Franchising Report, we break down where women are earning the most, the best sectors for women, which brands offer the most work-life balance, and funding resources from 8,500+ real women franchise owners.

Dig into the data and download the report free: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/industry-reports/women-in-franchising/

06/01/2026

Culture can make or break your franchise experience, and it affects your bottom line more than you think. Brands with good culture have franchisees who make more money. For real.

In this episode, Michelle and Allison break down what franchise culture actually means, how to spot it during your research, and which brands are doing it best in 2026.

Listen now: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/post/the-hidden-factor-behind-franchise-success-culture/

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