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These Are the Top 10 Sandwich Franchises of 2025, According to the Franchise 500
Simple to operate, endlessly adaptable and always in demand — here are the sandwich franchises making the biggest impact in 2025.
How This Founder Grew One Business Into a National Brand — And a $750 Million Exit
Shelly Sun Berkowitz founded her business after struggling to find what she needed on the market.
How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document
The FDD is your X-ray of a brand. Here's what the FTC requires — and how to read the sections that matter most.
This Is the No. 1 Factor You Need If You Want Gen Z and Millennials to Buy Into Your Business
Gen Z and millennials want more than profitability from franchise ownership.
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This Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Owner Reveals the Secrets to Growing Franchises Fast
Don Allen has scaled Orangetheory, KidStrong, F45 and now Zoom Room. He shares what it really takes to succeed.
This Entrepreneur Ignored the Worst Advice Ever — and Built a $10 Million Business
After her husband's sudden heart attack, she inherited a struggling business and $700,000 in debt. Instead of listening to many people and giving up, she rebuilt — and today the business is worth $10 million.
Franchise Industry Descends on D.C. to Advocate for 'Independence and Flexibility'
Hundreds of franchise leaders and policy makers gathered in Washington, D.C. this week for the summit, with the new American Franchise Act at the forefront.
These Are the Top 10 Children's Franchises in 2025
Discover the family-focused franchises that earned top spots on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 list.
A Gas Station Giant Just Bought a Restaurant Franchise for $566 Million — Here's Why
The massive acquisition demonstrates how convenience retailers are moving deeper into food service — and reshaping the franchise landscape.
Congress Makes a Major Push for Franchise Independence With a New Bipartisan Bill
The American Franchise Act would define franchisors and franchisees as independent employers, a change franchise groups say is long overdue.
Thinking About Franchising Your Business? Read This First.
A great idea isn't enough. To succeed as a franchise, you need proof, process and patience.
She Moved to the U.S. at 17 and Worked at a Gas Station — Then Became CEO of a $1 Billion Brand
Shirin Behzadi's journey from a war-torn childhood to the C-suite is a masterclass in resilience.
The Compensation Strategy That Builds Sustainable Franchise Growth
When team members think like owners, they make decisions that protect and grow the brand for the long haul.
Franchisors Have a Secret Weapon Against Rising Costs. Here's How It Works.
Franchise strategist Nick Powills explains how franchisors buffer owners with scale purchasing, diversified sourcing and cost-cutting playbooks.
These Are the Top 10 Burger Franchises in 2025 — And They Can Make More Than $1 Million a Year
The top 10 burger franchises on the Franchise 500 aren't just fan favorites — they're smart investments with brand strength, franchisee support and growth to back them up.