If you’re like most new franchise owners, you’re thinking about how to finance your purchase properly. After all, very few owners have enough capital to cover both the upfront and ongoing costs right from their wallet.

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To help you consider a financing plan that fits you, we’ve put together a simple buyer’s guide to financing-–especially for the first-time franchisee. If you have additional questions or are looking for a low-cost franchising opportunity yourself, talk to us today about starting a franchise of your very own.

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2015 saw stronger gains in the U.S. franchise sector than were projected the year before, marking the fifth straight year of strong, steady growth despite a sluggish economy.

As we head into the new year, IHS Economics has released its Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2016, and the projections look promising.

[Buying a Franchise in 2016: 4 Ways to Prepare Today]

We’ve pulled 5 of the biggest takeaways from the new report to give you a brief guide to the economic year ahead.

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Whether you’re a first time franchisee or seasoned small business owner, sometimes everyone needs a helping hand in growing their franchise business. Fortunately, there are tons of resources out there to help owners do just that, and many of them are completely free.

We’ve taken a closer look at five of these free franchise resources that are particularly helpful to new small business owners and franchisees.

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Whether it’s buying a franchise or starting a business from scratch, the dilemma is the same: you need money to make money. Every year, thousands of would-be franchise owners give up their dream of business ownership simply because they don’t have the means to get their franchise off the ground.

First, some much-needed perspective: Just about no franchise owner buys a franchise with all the capital they need right off the bat. Similar to buying a home, franchising only requires a few fees up-front while other expenses can be offset by the revenue you bring in through the business. 

Just about every new business owner and franchisee finances their endeavor one way or another, even when they have the cash to spend. If you’re in need of some funding help, here are three ways to open a franchise with little cash:

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Whether you currently operate your own franchise or are thinking about investing in one, you probably understand that owning any kind of small business can mean a lot of work if you don’t keep things organized.

Fortunately, there are tons of great apps that can make life a lot easier and free up your time to focus on the work at hand. No matter what industry you’re working in or considering becoming a part of, here are five apps for franchisees to help them work smarter. Read more