Many new franchise business models are mobile app and internet based, but while the lack of real estate can reduce costs, many risks remain.

The key is to find a sustainable franchise that gives you the freedom to be creative and pivot, regardless of how long the ...

Restaurant operators who are cash poor but crypto-rich may have an opportunity with the Wings and Rings chain. The Cincinnati-based sports restaurant concept this year will accept franchising fees ...

EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. IN FORT DODGE, A SPECIAL ELECTION IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER. THOSE WHO LIVE IN TOWN WILL BE VOTING TO DECIDE ON A NEW FRANCHISE FEE FOR THE CITY ON THE BALLOT WILL BE A 5 ...

TOMORROW. LEADERS IN FORT DODGE HAVE DECIDED THAT IF VOTERS APPROVE A NEW FRANCHISE FEE NEXT MONTH, THE FUNDS WILL GO TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE REFERENDUM GOES TO A VOTE SEPTEMBER 10TH. ON THE ...

West Des Moines wants to keep more of the tax dollars generated in the city within its control and is working toward adding what's known as a franchise fee to utility bills. “We’ve never had a ...

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Waukee sold its natural gas system to MidAmerican Energy Co. in October, leaving a hole in revenue that pays for some jobs.

Many subscribers of high-speed Internet service via cable will see their bill decrease slightly starting this month because two operators said on Monday they will stop charging a local franchise fee.

Parkersburg City Councilwoman Sharon Kuhl, left, speaks about a proposed franchise fee on new cable agreements being considered by council during its meeting Tuesday, as Councilman Roger Brown, center ...