Franchising can be an alternative to private equity or self-financing to help companies scale, and a win-win for both franchisors and franchisees if done right.
A franchisee will take some risk, like an entrepreneur, but will have far more discretion in the operation of their business than an employee.
This structured framework helps you narrow thousands of options to a short list—by balancing personal fit, economics, industry trajectory, and franchisor quality.