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Business and franchise media take notice.

Selected features on Frannexus and founder Seth Lederman in Forbes, Franchise Journal, Tech Times and other publications - covering the discipline behind matching serious people to the right franchise.

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Coverage · 2026

2026

Forbes Business CouncilJul 28, 2026

Corporate Job Versus Franchise Ownership: Which Path Builds More Freedom?

A steady paycheck can feel like security, but ownership changes who controls your time, your income ceiling, and the equity you build.

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Forbes Business CouncilMay 20, 2026

Which Personality Types Are Best For Franchise Ownership Success?

Franchising sits in a unique state between structure and entrepreneurship. You are running your own business, but inside an established system that has been replicated more than once.

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Forbes Business CouncilMar 17, 2026

Franchise Myth-Busting: What Prospective Owners Need To Know

Although most people think they understand what a franchise is, how it works, and who benefits from ownership, many myths still persist.

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Franchise JournalFeb, 2026

Cautious Growth Ahead: How Franchises Can Prepare for the 2026 Business Landscape

The industry is entering 2026 with a shift toward strategic, sustainable growth: operational efficiency and technology over rapid expansion.

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Coverage · 2025

2025

Forbes Business CouncilDec 15, 2025

Trendy Versus Classic Franchises: Which Is Best To Invest In?

The IFA projected more than 20,000 new franchise units in 2025, an increase of at least 2.5% in establishments globally.

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Forbes Business CouncilOct 28, 2025

How Franchise Fees Work and What You are Really Paying For

For many entrepreneurs, buying a franchise is the best way to move into business ownership - a proven model, brand recognition, and ongoing support.

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Forbes Business CouncilSep 17, 2025

10 Of The Most Common Mistakes New Franchise Owners Make

Franchise ownership carries advantages over a startup, but is not a guarantee. Whenever you switch gears, real challenges follow.

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Forbes Business CouncilJun 6, 2025

Seven Interpersonal Factors To Consider When Choosing A Franchise

Investing in a franchise is a long-term commitment - not just a financial one. Interpersonal fit affects work-life balance and satisfaction.

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Forbes Business CouncilMay 2, 2025

Franchise Opportunities For Entrepreneurs To Focus On

Franchising can be attractive for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a proven system while minimizing some of the risks of a typical startup.

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Forbes Business CouncilMar 4, 2025

Five Trends In Franchising For 2025 And Beyond

After a decade of advancement and mindset change, more businesses have positioned themselves to weather a new storm if it comes along.

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Franchise JournalMar, 2025

The Perfect Fit: Why Franchising Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

An estimated 31% of all small businesses and franchises in the U.S. are owned by women - part of decades of steady progress.

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Forbes Business CouncilFeb 18, 2025

18 Steps For Dealing With Prickly Business Clients

Entrepreneurs meet every kind of client. The tough ones challenge your normal ways of doing business and push you to grow.

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Franchise JournalFeb, 2025

Minority-Owned Businesses: Building the Backbone of the American Economy

Minority-owned businesses have long been a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, showing resilience, innovation and real financial impact.

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Forbes Business CouncilJan 15, 2025

How To Solve Electric Vehicle Hurdles Through Innovation

By 2030, EVs could account for 35% of U.S. auto sales - roughly 33 million drivers switching from gas to electric.

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Coverage · 2024

2024

Franchise JournalDec, 2024

The Best of 2024

The 2024 franchise landscape shifted meaningfully - driven by consumer expectations, technology, and demand for accessible ownership.

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Forbes Business CouncilNov 8, 2024

Franchise Or Chain Establishment: Which One Makes More 'Cents' For You?

People searching for business opportunities are often unclear on the differences between a franchise and a chain establishment.

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Franchise JournalNov, 2024

From Service to Success: Veterans Thriving in Franchising

The transition from military to civilian life is real work. Franchising lets veterans leverage leadership, discipline and a mission mindset.

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Forbes Business CouncilOct 3, 2024

Eight Important Skills For Franchise Ownership Success

Owning a franchise is similar to a startup - but you are buying into a proven business model with a documented playbook.

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Franchise JournalOct, 2024

Always in Demand: Why You Should Consider a Property Services Franchise

High prices and rates have slowed home buying. As rates ease, property services franchises are positioned for the rebound.

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Franchise JournalSep, 2024

What's Next For Senior and Medical Franchising

The senior and medical franchising sector is expanding on the back of specialized, compassionate care for aging populations.

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Forbes Business CouncilJul, 2024

Tips For Breaking Into Franchising With Limited Funding

Making money in the current economy can be a catch-22. You need capital to invest, but you need to invest to make more capital.

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Franchise JournalJul, 2024

Prepping for Back to School

73.1 million Americans are under 18 - a huge, always-on segment shaping learning, tutoring and youth-enrichment franchises.

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Franchise JournalJun, 2024

Crossing the Rainbow Bridge

Franchises that help families through the loss of a pet - a service category grounded in the 87 million U.S. pet-owning homes.

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Forbes Business CouncilJun 6, 2024

With The Economy Uncertain, Is Now The Time To Buy A Franchise?

The uncertainty around the economy and the political stage is thick - and rising costs are pressuring how people think about ownership.

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Franchise JournalMay, 2024

Fitness - A Transformative Franchise Opportunity

Fitness franchising is dynamic and fast-moving. Staying ahead of format, community and tech shifts is what separates winners.

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Forbes Business CouncilApr, 2024

The Five S's To Consider When Choosing Franchise Ownership

As Q2 opens, many people are chasing better work/life balance, more earning power, or a real career reset.

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Forbes Business CouncilApr, 2024

Five Factors To Consider When Choosing Your Franchise Location

Like any new business, franchise success is not guaranteed. Location decisions are a foundational lever - not a footnote.

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Franchise JournalApr, 2024

Exploring the Delicious World of Food Franchises

The franchise world is heavily built on food - roughly 30% of franchises are food-related according to the latest industry data.

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Franchise JournalMar, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Women Shaping The Future of Franchising

As the business landscape evolves, women are carving out space and leaving a real mark across franchise categories.

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Franchise JournalFeb, 2024

Minorities in Franchising

In the evolving entrepreneurship landscape, the rise of minority-owned franchises is meaningfully reshaping the industry.

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Forbes Business CouncilFeb 15, 2024

Is 2024 The Year For You To Go It Alone With Franchise Ownership?

As we move into 2024, the political atmosphere is charged and the economy is not - a moment worth thinking about ownership.

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Tech TimesJan 10, 2024

Breaking New Ground in Business Expansion: Seth Lederman's Insights on the Untapped Potential of Franchising

The pursuit of growth and expansion has been a constant driving force in the business world - and Lederman explains how franchising fits.

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Franchise JournalJan, 2024

Emerging Businesses

Franchising is a real economic driver. In the U.S. alone it produced roughly $790 billion in economic output in 2021.

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Forbes Business CouncilJan 12, 2024

Three Lessons For Anyone Looking To Become A Franchise Owner

Even with a proven business model and plan, there will be challenges. Owners who name them early recover fastest.

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MSNJan 9, 2024

The Frannexus Edge: Seth Lederman's Comprehensive Guide to Franchise Success

Franchising has become a formidable engine of growth - opening brand-new avenues for entrepreneurs to move into ownership.

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Men's JournalJan 5, 2024

Preventing Franchise Failures: Seth Lederman's Insights on Franchise Mismatches and How to Avoid Them

Lederman advises everyone to deeply assess whether they are ready and well-suited for ownership before entering franchising.

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Coverage · 2023

2023

USA TODAYDec 6, 2023

Empowering the Franchise Investor: Navigating the Complex Franchise Landscape

To a layperson, franchise ownership might look like one of the safest bets in business. The reality is more nuanced.

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Digital JournalNov 28, 2023

Challenging the Franchise Norms - Algorithm Over Intuition in Franchise Matching

With a low barrier to entry, high success rate and built-in support, franchise ownership is one of the more appealing business paths today.

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The Daily ScannerNov 28, 2023

Is Expert Guidance Necessary? Debunking the Do-It-Yourself Myth in Franchise Investment

Lederman is a strong advocate for franchise ownership - and for using structured expert guidance to get there.

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Daily CallerNov 16, 2023

From Medicine to Franchising: Explore Seth Lederman's Unique Entrepreneurial Journey

Assess whether you are ready and well-suited for franchise ownership before making the decision to join the industry.

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Forbes Business CouncilNov 16, 2023

Five Critical Questions To Ask Yourself Before Becoming A Business Owner

Are you in a position where you can assume the risk? Five questions that separate the ready from the merely interested.

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USA InsiderNov 14, 2023

Frannexus Rescues the Drowning Franchisees with Preventive Strategies for Franchise Success

Franchises are on every corner of American cities. So are the ones that shuttered - which is where prevention starts to matter.

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Global Banking & Finance ReviewNov 14, 2023

Frannexus Redefines Franchise Matching with Algorithmic Approach to Investor-Franchise Pairing

Lederman has dedicated a decade to changing how investors and franchise systems get matched - moving beyond intuition.

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Forbes Business CouncilOct 24, 2023

18 Insights Companies Should Know When Hiring Internationally

As remote work reshapes the norm, companies are increasingly tapping into a global talent pool - and learning what really works.

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Forbes Business CouncilOct 20, 2023

Six Interpersonal Traits To Consider Before Becoming A Business Owner

Not everyone is built to be the boss. If you are, the rewards can be well worth the risks - but pick the trait fit honestly.

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Forbes Business CouncilOct 6, 2023

20 Tips For Conflict Management Among Diverse Teams

In an interconnected world, team diversity is the norm. Managing conflict inside diverse teams is a real leadership skill.

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Forbes Business CouncilSep 28, 2023

Five Signs You Have Achieved Work-Life Balance

Five signs that indicate you have hit real work-life balance - not just the version people post about.

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Forbes Business CouncilAug 22, 2023

How To Start A Franchise On Low Capital

A closer look at how to get started in franchising even if you are not independently wealthy - with real capital paths.

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Forbes Business CouncilJul 12, 2023

Four Factors To Consider Before Opening A Franchise

The key to any owner's success rests in the choices made and the paths taken. Four factors that most people underweight.

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Forbes Business CouncilJun 5, 2023

Weighing The Benefits And Challenges Of Franchise Ownership

Franchises typically carry less risk than other new business ventures - but the tradeoffs are worth naming honestly.

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Coverage · Pre-2023

Pre-2023

Forbes Business CouncilMar 16, 2022

Five Steps To Buying A Franchise Business

Franchising could be one of the most significant commitments you will ever make, so preparation matters at every step.

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Forbes Business CouncilJan 28, 2022

Career Change: Build A Better Life After Burnout

Leaving your current job or career can be challenging, but the long-term payoff is often what people wish they had done sooner.

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Forbes Business CouncilDec 8, 2021

What Does It Cost To Buy A Franchise?

It is easy to fixate on the dollar figure of owning and operating a franchise - but your time is valuable as well.

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Forbes Business CouncilOct 28, 2021

Making The Move From Employee To Business Owner

Whatever your motivation for owning your business, moving from employee to owner is rarely easy - and that is the point.

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Forbes Business CouncilSep 21, 2021

Low-Cost Franchises: Four Types Of Businesses To Consider Buying

There are many high-performing franchise businesses with low total investment and liquid capital requirements.

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Forbes Business CouncilJul 22, 2021

Company Culture Matters When Buying A Franchise

Culture is not just about running the franchise - it shapes morale, relationships, and how the whole system operates.

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Forbes Business CouncilJun 22, 2021

How To Determine Whether Franchising Is Right For Your Business

If a well-established business has proven systems, it can - theoretically - be franchised. The real question is whether it should be.

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Forbes Business CouncilMay 19, 2021

Invest In Yourself: Tips For Financing Your Franchise

What do you actually need to start a franchise, and how do you secure the financing without overextending?

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Forbes Business CouncilApr 23, 2021

Five Tips For Growing A Multi-Unit Franchise Empire

As the business world returns to normal, it is a strong window to explore how to expand into multi-unit ownership.

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Forbes Business CouncilFeb 24, 2021

Business Ownership Opportunities In 2021

If you are ready to switch gears to ownership, it is essential to understand where small business is actually heading.

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Forbes Business CouncilJan 27, 2021

Franchise Ownership: The Best Semi-Absentee And Absentee Franchises

You will find the most success by researching financial strength and confirming a real market gap - not just a shiny brand.

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Forbes Business CouncilJan 5, 2021

Your Path To Sustainable Wealth Through Franchising

Franchising can be the vehicle that gives you more control over your financial situation, even in uncertain times.

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Forbes Business CouncilDec 11, 2020

Looking For A Business To Buy? Three Reasons To Consider Franchising

Traditional businesses and franchises each have advantages and disadvantages - but three reasons keep pointing to franchising.

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Forbes Business CouncilNov 20, 2020

Business Ownership: Deciding If Franchising Is The Best Route For You

An entrepreneurial outlook does not mean you have to be a lone trailblazer - franchising is a real route worth evaluating.

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