Franchise 500 Annual Ranking
A Major Restaurant Operator Just Cashed Out of One of Its Biggest Brands — Here's Why
The sale marks a strategic shift — and is a sign of how fast-food giants are rethinking growth.
These Are the Top Retail Franchises for 2025, According to the Franchise 500
These retail brands are proving there's still a big opportunity in brick-and-mortar franchising.
Franchise Success Isn't Automatic — It's Earned. Here's How to Do It Right.
Many franchise candidates fall for the "it runs itself" myth. Here's why hands-on ownership is the only real path to success.
Most Acquisitions Fail — Here's How to Make Yours the Exception
Buying a company is the easy part. The challenge is getting your new team to feel like part of the same firm.
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This Fast-Food Powerhouse Is Getting a Makeover. Here's What Customers Can Expect.
Wendy's is rolling out Project Fresh, a consumer-focused overhaul that promises faster drive-thrus, smarter ordering tech and a refreshed menu.
This Founder Lost Control of Her Cult-Favorite Brand — Here's How She's Making a Bold Comeback
After a turbulent stretch, Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole says she's back in full control — and pushing a disciplined "2.0" reset.
The IFA Is Spending $5 Million to Counter This Major Franchising Myth
The IFA's new awareness campaign highlights real franchise owners whose work supports local jobs, charities and neighborhoods.
This Brand Is Making a High-Tech Move That Could Change Your Food Deliveries Forever
Dave's Hot Chicken's drone delivery experiment could be the blueprint for how businesses deliver in the future.
One of America's Oldest Seafood Chains Just Got a Menu Makeover — and It's Betting Big on Chicken
The brand that once defined fried fish in America is turning its focus to chicken.
This 18-Year-Old Saved Babysitting Money for College — Then Decided to Buy a Business Instead
She bought her first store before she could legally sign a contract.
Your Personal Brand Is Your Job Security — Here's 3 Ways to Build It
Whether you're a corporate professional or have entrepreneurial goals, building your personal brand is critical.
The Small Hiring Change That Built Stronger Teams at My Company
A slight mindset shift turned hiring from a fearful chore into a growth catalyst, teaching me that decisive action often beats waiting for perfection.
Five Steps to Building a Strong Culture Across Franchise Locations
When it comes to franchise success, reliable systems and processes are essential, but a thriving company culture is the glue that holds it all together.
This Popular Acai Franchise Is Expanding Fast. Is It Coming to Your State Next?
A refreshed C-suite and strong franchisee buy-in are setting the brand up for its most ambitious expansion yet.
These Brothers Set Out to Make Thrift Cool. Now, They Run a $250 Million Business That's Changing Resale.
They're proving resale is stylish, scalable — and highly profitable.