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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.
By Rob Lancit
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These Are the Top Global Franchises of 2025
Considering taking your business abroad? Follow a proven path with these outstanding international franchises.
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These Are the Top Franchise Suppliers of 2025
Want to know which businesses to go to, when your franchise needs some help? Here are the best of the best.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This Simple Strategy Will Help Franchisees Get Customers and Scale Faster
From senior care to plumbing to schools, localized video storytelling shortens the ramp-up time to revenue and gives franchisees confidence from day one.
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She Started a Business in Her 50s — and Still Leads It Nearly 20 Years Later: ‘Don’t Let Fear Stop You.’
Cathy Deano co-founded Painting with a Twist at 56 to help her community heal. Seventeen years later, she's still leading the way.
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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.
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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.
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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.
By Ray Titus
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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.
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A ClaimTek Medical Billing Franchise has Multiple Revenue Stream Potential
Owners can tap into 12+ billing and practice management revenue streams.
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Leadership in the Franchise Lane: Why Agility and Accountability Are Non-Negotiable in Today’s C-Suite
Agility and accountability aren't buzzwords in today's c-suite environment, they're the guardrails that keep a brand on course when the road ahead takes an unexpected turn.
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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.
By Dan Rowe
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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.
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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.
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This Husband and Wife Started a Business in One of the Fastest-Growing Areas of the Country. Now They Have 9 Locations — Some Doing Over $1 Million a Year.
Chad and Tiffany Mussmon grew from a single The Little Gym in 1997 to seven locations plus two Snapology territories — and now run a co-branded hub built for busy families.
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See Which Former Super Bowl MVP Just ‘Stole’ Danny DeVito’s Jersey Mike’s Job
DeVito helped humanize the brand, but a new NFL deal has Jersey Mike's turning to a fresh source of star power.
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Want to Start a Business? This Franchise Will Give You Up to $100,000 to Do It.
Firehouse Subs is cutting startup costs for certain franchisees with a new round of incentives worth up to $100,000 per restaurant.
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This Entrepreneur Turned a Weekend Side Hustle Into a Business That Doubled Margins — And Is on Track for $7 Million
Sal Longo turned a daycare side gig into a real business. After a back-to-basics reset, Busy Bee Jumpers earned $5.5 million last year from a single location.
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She Started a Business to Allow Seniors to Stay at Home — Then Grew Revenue By Nearly 40% and Expanded Into 3 Territories
Beth Copeland turned a deeply personal experience into a thriving senior care business, using technological innovation and personal relationships to expand across Delaware and Maryland.
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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.
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From Startup to Scale — A CEO’s Guide to Social Media That Delivers
Whether you're building your brand from the ground up or ready to outsource your online presence, learn how to use social media with purpose, personality and profit in mind.
By Adam Povlitz
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How to Unlock the Potential of Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership
Nearly half of U.S. franchise owners operate more than one location. Here's how to know if you're ready to join them — and what to expect when you do.
By Rob Lancit
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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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