The Dark Side of Franchising: Why Many New Franchisees Fail Within 24 Months

Franchising is often sold as the safe path to business ownership, but is it really? Headlines boast that 99.5% of franchises succeed, a figure that far outshines the 50% three-year failure rate of independent startups. With a proven model and brand recognition, buying a franchise sounds like a guaranteed win. Yet behind the glossy brochures…

The Dark Side of Franchising: What Every Franchisor Needs to Know About Early Franchisee Failures

Franchising is often hailed as a proven path to rapid growth, yet behind the success stories lies a controversial truth: early franchisee failures can threaten the entire network. For any small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) considering franchising, understanding this dark side is crucial. This post dives into why those first franchisees sometimes fail, how it…