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The Triple Bottom Line Advantage

Corporate social responsibility isn’t just “nice to have” anymore—it’s fundamental to business success. Enter the triple bottom line conce [...]

What is Micro-Franchising?

What is this, a franchise for ants?! Not exactly. The micro franchise business model actually aims to provide prospective entrepreneurs in the deve [...]

8 Old Wives’ Tales About Leather Clean...

There are dozens of old wives’ tales about different household products that can be used to DIY clean and repair leather couches, car seats, and o [...]

Bill Bedsole Bet on Himself, and It̵...

In this episode, we are in conversation with Fibrenew Franchisee Bill Bedsole of Fibrenew Palatine in the suburbs of Chicago. Bill started his franchi [...]

Which is the Best Leather Conditioner on...

We’re here to put leather’s condition to the ultimate test. Now, Leather Honey, Chemical Guys, Weimer, and Fibrenew collide in a leather conditi [...]

Famous Franchisees: The Biggest Celebrit...

Franchise opportunities are an excellent way to diversify, safeguard, and grow one’s long-term financial portfolio. We don’t all have the same [...]

Fibrenew Named a Top 50 Franchise for Wo...

Fibrenew was identified by Franchise Business Review as being one of only 100 franchises to qualify as a 2024 Top Franchise for Women. Fibrenew, the [...]

Franchising Trends in 2025

Franchise owners and prospective franchisees alike must recognize that this industry—like many others—will continue undergoing more rapid change [...]

Which is the Best Leather Cleaner on the...

We compared the top four leather cleaners in a historic clash to determine which is best. Leather Honey, Chemical Guys, Weimer, and Fibrenew collide [...]

Buying a Franchise vs Building Your Own ...

Building your own successful business is the ultimate entrepreneurial dream. But with a startup business failure rate approaching 90%, it’s an int [...]