Top 5 Magazines for Researching Franchise Opportunities

Imagine Googling “Pizza in Chicago” on your smartphone. In a matter of seconds, you have hundreds of different options at your fingertips,  all trying to pull you in to try it for yourself. Similarly, researching the thousands of different franchise opportunities out there can get overwhelming with the number of options and styles. That’s why 1851’s made it easier to decide, or at least narrow down, the best opportunities out there right now.

Here are five magazines -- beyond 1851 Franchise -- that you should be reading right now to help you research the best franchise opportunities for your budget, time and taste.

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur has proven itself time and time again to be the king of searching for your next, or first, franchise. From great franchisee stories to an entire directory dedicated to researching different concepts by industry, Entrepreneur is a great place to start your hunt. Plus, it’s a platform for today’s most influential voices in the industry and offers articles packed with advice and inspiration.

Forbes

Every year, Forbes puts out the Best and Worst Franchises to Buy, taking a look at growth rates, earning potential, market adaptability and more. The list is comprised of 60 different brands and is especially helpful for those new to franchising looking for guidance from a top voice in the business industry.

Franchise Times

This might seem obvious, but Franchise Times’ Top 200+ Franchises is another invaluable resource. The team over at Franchise Times compiles its list based on global systemwide sales and the rankings are continuously updated. Franchise Times is also a great hub of other franchise resources, including news about upcoming trade shows and helpful webinars for both existing and potential franchisees. If you want to dive head first into the world of franchising and all it has to offer, you’ll want to keep up with Franchise Times.

Franchising World

Franchising World is the International Franchising Association’s flagship magazine and its entire purpose to educate franchisors, franchisees and all other franchise professionals about best practices in the industry. Franchising World’s articles are packed with tons of great insight into today’s industry leaders and most respected franchises.

Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine

Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine is for, you guessed it, those who are looking into multi-unit and multi-brand opportunities. It offers the hottest tips and stories from the world’s most successful multi-unit franchisees. If you’re new to franchising, your first thought might be to hold off on reading this one, but the success stories can definitely serve as some great inspiration and guidance for your next step