<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Franchise Gold ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franchise Gold]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:13:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.franchisegold.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why "Boring" Businesses Are the Smartest Franchise Investment in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why "Boring" Businesses Are the Smartest Franchise Investment in 2026]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/why-boring-businesses-are-the-smartest-franchise-investment-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f106f8ddc36f17623286a3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:30:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_70b1d0e0b1234cdda43318aa1194f84f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel Franchise Lawsuits: What Indian American Owners Are Fighting and What It Means for You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotel Franchise Lawsuits: What Indian American Owners Are Fighting and What It Means for You]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/hotel-franchise-lawsuits-what-indian-american-owners-are-fighting-and-what-it-means-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2481fbc2ce3253fd2963f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:56:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e6dc0539f86549a7a55afa97f9f40a60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a Subway Franchise Still Worth It in 2026? What the Numbers Really Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jersey Mike's just filed for a $12 billion IPO. Meanwhile Subway franchisees are earning less than minimum wage. We break down the real numbers and what it means for franchise investors in 2026. ]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/is-a-subway-franchise-still-worth-it-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f00a137cb0726b2da8f4e1</guid><category><![CDATA[franchise investment]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:57:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2d6a7639342d7859792d45~mv2_d_5410_3607_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xponential Fitness $17 Million FTC Settlement: What Every Franchise Buyer Needs to Know ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FTC just secured the largest franchise enforcement payout in history against Club Pilates, Pure Barre and YogaSix parent Xponential Fitness. Here is what happened and what it means for you. ]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/xponential-fitness-ftc-settlement-franchise-buyers-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0c32989aa25024edfe07c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4ca0c62c498a43dab30fd2be61a41b16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Warren Buffett Just Fix My Love Life?]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok’s algorithm is something else. I’m not sure if it’s listening or records what you type, but it “serendipitously” spoon feeds you...]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/did-warren-buffett-just-fix-my-love-life-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c061642a90e3755a2e9ff4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:36:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef91c2_b9aa204adf7e48b1a9681f088275d358~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The 2025 KFC Ad That’s Creeping Everyone Out — And Why It’s Franchise Marketing Genius]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 KFC Ad That’s Creeping Everyone Out — And Why It’s Franchise Marketing Genius]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/the-2025-kfc-ad-that-s-creeping-everyone-out-and-why-it-s-franchise-marketing-genius</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e6a6a1a0ce129919329d4d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:38:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef91c2_96eecc91bf884814ae6799c422bf9e7a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Franchising Economic Outlook: Yes, Franchising Is Still Booming (And Here’s Why)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We read and summarized the IFA's Annual Report so you don't have to.]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/2025-franchising-economic-outlook-yes-franchising-is-still-booming-and-here-s-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dd5826523d1543c9b22181</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef91c2_44cabce00b8041b1b6de41763f0ac264~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_965,h_543,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the Wealth Myth: Why Franchise Ownership is Often Viewed as a Safer Route to Entrepreneurship.  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking the Wealth Myth: Why Entrepreneurship Wins Over Traditional Employment ]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/the-uneven-road-to-wealth-how-entrepreneurship-favors-the-few</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6706da25f645050e609c2a07</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:14:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f2c34e5fda5c4d8e9c38428fedce3103~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is Poised to Steal Your Job (And How Franchising Can Help)]]></title><description><![CDATA[How AI is Poised to Steal Your Job (And How Franchising Can Help)]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/how-ai-is-poised-to-steal-your-job-franchises</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66aa71483fed5f894a121f8b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:15:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef91c2_26ceed9ed2e04d589cd70ec415e58eb0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franchise Gold Client Testimonial: What's It Like Working With A Certified Franchise Consultant?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jared Green describes his experience working with Certified Franchise Consultant Natalie Gold.]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/certified-franchise-consultant-interview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666c636e00ec3082fef4a033</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:46:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef91c2_804f974b38fc495c84c9bd2eee3089e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_615,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Spoke to My Financial Advisor About Buying A Franchise ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 Reasons You Should NEVER Lean on a Financial Advisor to Evaluate a Franchise]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/financial-advisor-franchise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6658f9eb2ae3c69630a39b17</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 23:02:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef91c2_610697eb2d0748dfb78bb8d3f5be0480~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Impact of the FTC's Non-Compete Rule on Franchising]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Franchise Gold Consultants | April 2024 | 5 min read 	 On April 23, 2024, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a groundbreaking ban prohibiting for-profit employers from entering into new non-compete agreements with all employees, including senior executives. 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Let's break down what's been happening.]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/crumbl-cookie-franchise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66184f53cdab38a4640565f2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:20:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef91c2_adca68ed690e46778a39712f07a1af7b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_879,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How America's Obesity Epidemic Became Your Next Business Opportunity.  Are Weight Loss Franchises A Good Idea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOW AMERICA'S OBESITY EPIDEMIC BECAME YOUR NEXT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY How Franchising Plans to Dominate the $90 Billion Weight-Loss Industry]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/are-weight-loss-franchises-a-good-idea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66044d03be3c7d807b0d8e53</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:46:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef91c2_bcf8fce2126c474198cdd1204e337f8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Busy Moms: Top 5 Franchises to Buy For Work-Life Balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top five franchises to buy for work-life balance: Are There Franchises I Can Run From Home? 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However, we always recommend having a franchise attorney review your franchise agreement as well as the franchise disclosure document before you make a decision.]]></description><link>https://www.franchisegold.net/post/what-is-the-fdd-franchise-disclosure-document</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65cbb63c35f4a7423e297bdf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:04:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_77410cb184ba46759e7189f9547de3cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natalie Gold</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>