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  • How Can You Start a Franchise With No Money?

    While most franchisors require an initial investment, it’s possible to start a franchise with zero out-of-pocket cash by using partner capital, seller financing, or manager-to-owner programs. A host of loans, discounts, and alternative acquisition tactics support franchisees in this process.

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  • How to Create a Business Plan: Steps, Structure, and Best Practices

    You have this fantastic idea that connects a personal passion with a means of making a living. All it takes is a solid business plan to turn that inspiring idea into your new way of life.

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  • How To Open a Gym: Costs, Steps, and Business Models Explained

    If you’re a fitness enthusiast with an entrepreneurial mindset, you may consider opening your own gym. Maybe you’ve visited multiple studios and thought about how you would do things differently, from the types of equipment and music to the schedule of classes and personal training offerings. 

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  • How to Open a Bar: Costs, Steps, and What Future Owners Should Know

    Discover how to open a bar in the U.S., with startup costs, legal requirements, key steps, and how to choose an independent or franchise model.

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  • Greg Flynn: Building The World’s Largest Franchise Empire 

    From a modest beginning with eight Applebee’s restaurants in Seattle in 1999, Greg Flynn has built what is today the world’s largest franchise operation.

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  • How to Start a Real Estate Business: Models, Costs, and Opportunities Explained

    If you want to start a real estate business, you are in good company. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), over 3.5 million small businesses in the U.S. are classified under real estate and related services.

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  • IFA Annual Convention 2026 (February 23-25) Returns to Las Vegas

    L’Express Franchise will attend the upcoming IFA 2026 in Las Vegas, Feb 23–25, connecting with franchising leaders and exploring industry trends.

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  • What is a Franchise and How Does it Work? 

    Aspiring entrepreneurs have two choices when deciding how to launch a new business. Either you can start a new brand from scratch, or you can buy into an established brand through franchising.

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