Clint Carter

Every year, we look at the franchises that jumped the most spots on our Franchise 500. Here's what they're doing right.

Sanitation franchise Safe From Spread moved fast, served a new need, and profited greatly when the pandemic hit. But now it's preparing for its biggest battle yet: survival in a post-pandemic world.

To boost sales during the pandemic, the founders of Dog Haus flooded the delivery apps with virtual restaurants that operate out of existing franchise kitchens. They've been so valuable that they're now here to stay.

The #9 company on our Franchise 500 list calmed customers' pandemic fears with in-stock toilet paper and plenty of delivery options.

COVID-19 has forced the restaurant industry to rethink everything. No brand has seen a more dramatic shift than The Halal Guys, a food cart turned franchise where long lines and busy stores were part of the appeal. So how do you transform a hot spot into a safe, reliable meal?

The boutique hotel chain won fans by catering to local tastes in small markets. Now it's out to conquer big cities.

Eggs Up Grill is a quirky, homegrown, Southeast breakfast chain. With new owners and a mandate to grow, the brand has a delicate balance to strike.

The basketball legend is the franchise's new brand ambassador. He's got his work cut out for him -- but Shaq's never been afraid of a challenge.

The action-camera company grew fast, and crashed hard. Now it's trying to pick itself back up -- by thinking a lot smaller.

The #1 company on our annual Franchise 500 list is a master class in staying power.

After hanging on through two bankruptcies, RadioShack struck a deal to open small locations inside a franchise called HobbyTown. Now, the question: Will this help or hurt both brands?

Why travel advisory franchises are working hard to recruit hard-working veterans.

Eight years ago, Ally and Scott Svenson started hiring felons to staff MOD Pizza. That turned out to be one of the best business decisions they ever made.

Stumpy's Hatchet House wants to go big-but the competition isn't far behind

With aggressive expansion strategies and low membership costs, fitness clubs are looking to rapidly expand -- and franchisees are lining up to get in on the action.

By trying to create a luxe water bottle for the masses, Grayl built a product no audience wanted.

Entrepreneurs get creative about funding their businesses -- and maintaining control of their vision.

Radical financial transparency can help -- and hurt -- your business

Gadgets to fix everything from your posture to your focus.

Only now is this company poised to make money.

How do we dial down our freaked-out minds? Scott Halford, author of Activate Your Brain and the founder of the consultant group Complete Intelligence, explains.