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He Started a Side Hustle Selling a Product With ‘Great Margins’ — Then Grew It to 2,200 Franchises That Make Money ‘From Day One’
Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has since gone on to start two more powerhouse brands.
Carl Stoffers is the Senior Business Editor at Entrepreneur, where he covers the franchise industry. Before joining Entrepreneur, he was Managing Editor at IPVM and held editorial roles at The New York Times Upfront, The Marshall Project, and the New York Daily News. He holds a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University.
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This Navy Veteran Cashed in His 401(k) to Buy a Business. Now, He Has Two Locations.
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Want to Invest in Learning? These Are the Top Education Franchises in 2025.
Discover the education franchises that earned top spots on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 list.
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This CEO Took a Cult-Favorite Bagel Brand National. Here’s the Top Lesson He Learned.
The fast-growing bagel brand took off — but its CEO says even simple concepts need infrastructure ahead of demand.
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Want to Own a Franchise? Start With This Free 5-Day Franchise Bootcamp From Entrepreneur.
Sign up for Entrepreneur's free email bootcamp and learn how to choose, finance and launch the right franchise for you.
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This Viral Bagel Brand Grew From a Backyard Experiment Into a National Franchise on Track for 300 Locations
PopUp Bagels CEO Tory Bartlett explains how a focused menu, low build-out costs and a tight-knit franchise strategy are fueling explosive growth.
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She Switched Careers and Jumped Into a ‘Male-Dominated’ Industry. Two Years Later, She’s Making $1 Million in Annual Revenue.
When Rochelle Hendricks jumped into a new career, she bet on herself and brought her family along.
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‘You Will Have a Difficult Time Aligning Your Priorities With the Company’: AT&T CEO Tells Employees to Comply With 5-Day Office Rule or Leave
In a memo to employees, AT&T CEO John Stankey made it clear that the company's future will not include remote-first flexibility — and those resisting the change may need to move on.
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10 No-Office-Required Businesses You Can Start for as Little as $5,000
With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running.
Buying a Franchise
How This First-Gen College Grad Went From Franchisee to Brand President: ‘I’ve Been in the Trenches’
Susan Valverde built thriving franchises in economically disadvantaged areas. Now she's leading other franchisees to success.
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Former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees Reveals the 3 Core Values a Brand Must Have Before He Invests
The NFL legend is involved with brands like Everbowl, Walk-Ons and Jimmy John's — but only because they met his strict three-part checklist.
Buying a Franchise
This Franchisee Made $2.2 Million From a Tiny Pretzel Stand. Here’s His Secret.
Auntie Anne's is thriving in high-traffic venues like airports, where fast service, brand familiarity and walkaway snacks are fueling high revenue.
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This Former Super Bowl MVP Teamed Up With a Growing Superfood Business — Now It’s On Track for Hundreds of Locations
After launching in 2016, Everbowl now has more than 100 locations and 350 more in development — many led by mega-investor Drew Brees.
Buying a Franchise
Lawmakers Introduced a Bill to Make the Current Version of the Joint Employer Rule Permanent. Here’s What It Means for the U.S. Franchise Industry.
After years of back-and-forth regulatory changes, a new bill aims to bring long-awaited clarity to the franchise industry.
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Love Cars and Want to Own a Business? Start With These 10 Automative Brands.
Whether you're interested in tool distribution, car washes or quick-lube service, these 10 automotive franchises are the top performers of 2025, based on the Franchise 500 Rankings.
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After 14 Years as an RN, She Opened the Business She Always Wanted to See — And Reached $1.3 Million
Rachel Wommack knew there had to be a better way to care for seniors, so she launched a business and proved it.
Buying a Franchise
This Franchise Gives Veterans a $40,000 Head Start to Build Generational Wealth — No Fee Required
PJ's Coffee launched its Veteran Franchise License Giveaway nearly a decade ago to help military vets transition to civilian life through entrepreneurship.
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These Are the Top Cleaning Franchises in 2025 — With Startup Costs As Low As $5,000
These top-ranked cleaning franchises combine steady demand, low startup costs and recurring revenue to offer some of the most accessible business opportunities today.
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Here’s What the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Franchise Industry
The legislation includes tax changes that affect more than 800,000 franchise businesses nationwide.
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‘Send a Man Next Time’: How an Entrepreneur and Her Daughters Built a $2.5 Million Franchise in a Male-Dominated Field
After walking away from a CEO role in manufacturing, Becky Edgren launched a PuroClean franchise with no industry experience and turned it into a thriving family business.
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Fried, Fast And Franchised — These Are The Top 10 Chicken Franchises in 2025
From global leaders like Popeyes to explosive newcomers like Dave's Hot Chicken, these franchises are winning on flavor, growth and brand support.
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World Franchise Day Debuts With a Mission to Spotlight Local Businesses
Franchise leaders in more than 40 countries are marking the inaugural World Franchise Day on June 11 to celebrate the small business owners behind the world's biggest brands.
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She Quit Her Corporate Job to Sell a Refreshing Summer Staple — Then Made $38,000 the First Week and $1 Million in Year 1
With nearly $40,000 in first-week sales and $1 million in her first year, DeSario Turner's story is a blueprint for success.
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Looking to Break Into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry? These Are the Top Fitness Franchises in 2025.
These fitness franchises are leading the pack in growth, brand appeal and innovation — offering strong opportunities for health-focused entrepreneurs.
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Major Regulatory Changes Are Coming to Franchising — Here’s What You Need to Know
The Small Business Administration is enacting changes to its standard operating procedures in 2025.
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The Top Franchise 500-Ranked Businesses You Can Launch for Less Than $25,000
Want to start a business but don't have millions? These 10 top-ranked franchises cost less than $25,000 to launch.
Buying a Franchise
She Turned a Temporary Post-College Job Into Starting a Business at 23. Then Some ‘Eye-Opening’ Advice Helped Her Grow It to $5 Million.
Brooke Wilson turned a part-time, temporary role into a $5 million business with a combination of ambition, team-building and learning to delegate.
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This College Student Pitched His Parents a Business Idea. Now, He Runs a $7 Million Ice Cream Brand.
What started in a garage has scaled to 17 locations thanks to smart tech, strong culture and made-to-order desserts.
Buying a Franchise
He Was a Refugee as a Child. Now, He Runs 11 Businesses — and Has an Unexpected Mantra.
Orhan Veli is now the top-performing owner at Saladworks. He has a unique business outlook.
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She Was a Lawyer with No Restaurant Experience. Now, She’s Reviving an Iconic Restaurant Chain.
As its U.S. locations dwindle, one brand is betting big on its new CEO to engineer a comeback.
