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What Is a Franchise Resale Marketplace? What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

Grow a Franchise

Oct 23, 20265 min read

What Is a Franchise Resale Marketplace? What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

Joe Braier, CEO of Lake County Advisors, explains how franchise resale marketplaces work and what buyers should consider when evaluating an established business.

Chris Irby

Editor

Pokeworks Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Buy a Franchise

Oct 23, 20269 min read

Pokeworks Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: Pokeworks is a fast casual restaurant franchise specializing in Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls, sushi and customizable meals.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

Should I Use a Business Broker to Sell My Franchise?

Grow a Franchise

Oct 23, 20265 min read

Should I Use a Business Broker to Sell My Franchise?

Business brokers can help franchise owners find qualified buyers, negotiate offers and manage the sales process, but hiring one isn't always necessary.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

Paris Baguette Canada

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Paris Baguette Builds Canadian Expansion Momentum, Awarding Four Franchise Agreements and Signing Three New Leases in Q3

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Silicon Valley Business Journal: The Melting Pot Targets 2027 Bay Area Return

TruBlue Home Service Ally

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Why TruBlue Home Service Ally Is a Top Franchise Opportunity Under $100K

How Pet Wants Helps Franchisees Build Before They Go Retail

How Pet Wants Helps Franchisees Build Before They Go Retail

Dillas Quesadillas

Dillas Primo Quesadillas Caps Strong Q3 With Impressive Sales Growth and Brand Momentum

Pigtails & Crewcuts

How I Funded My Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise: Chicago Franchisee Shares Her Financing Journey

How I Funded My Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise: Chicago Franchisee Shares Her Financing Journey

Extraordinary Brands

How These Clients-Turned-Instructors-Turned-Owners Found Success With Neighborhood Barre

How These Clients-Turned-Instructors-Turned-Owners Found Success With Neighborhood Barre

Beef 'O' Brady's

How These Award-Winning Franchisees Are Driving Operational Excellence at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

Pigtails & Crewcuts

Pigtails & Crewcuts Salon

New Franchisees Rachel and Matt Brown Take Ownership of Two Birmingham-Area Pigtails & Crewcuts Salons

Children's Lighthouse

Where Is Children’s Lighthouse Looking to Grow and Why?

Where Is Children’s Lighthouse Looking to Grow and Why?

Strategic Franchising

Business Coach Perspective: What They See and How They Help Franchisees

Business Coach Perspective: What They See and How They Help Franchisees

Comfort Keepers

Veterans, Aging and Home Care: How Comfort Keepers® Is Helping Those Who Served Stay Independent

Veterans, Aging and Home Care: How Comfort Keepers® Is Helping Those Who Served Stay Independent

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

How ServiceTitan Software Supports Revenue and Growth for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchisees

How ServiceTitan Software Supports Revenue and Growth for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchisees

DRYmedic Restoration

DRYmedic Restoration’s Role as a Franchise Innovator and Industry Bellwether

Elevating the Restoration Sector: DRYmedic Restoration’s Role as a Franchise Innovator and Industry Bellwether

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The Brass Tap Signs Lease for New Location in Anna, Texas

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FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

New and existing franchisees can take advantage of reduced franchise fees, first-year royalty relief and grand opening marketing support for qualifying restaurants signed by the end of 2026.

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Franchise conferences, expos and trade shows offer invaluable education and opportunities for networking with suppliers and other franchise industry experts.

Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon enters its next phase with plans to strengthen its U.S. infrastructure and pursue measured growth across North America and other markets in the Americas.

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