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From global leaders like Popeyes to explosive newcomers like Dave's Hot Chicken, these franchises are winning on flavor, growth and brand support.

I spent years helping people show the heart behind their business — but I wasn't showing mine, and the day I finally did changed how I lead.

Leadership isn't about having all the answers, it's about being willing to grow, listen and lead with intention.

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.

New research from Kiddie Academy shows that a majority of women who become franchise owners report greater happiness, confidence and balance than they had in prior roles.

With nearly $40,000 in first-week sales and $1 million in her first year, DeSario Turner's story is a blueprint for success.

These fitness franchises are leading the pack in growth, brand appeal and innovation — offering strong opportunities for health-focused entrepreneurs.

Facing the first major crisis of my career as a CEO, I learned how transparency, empathy and decisive leadership can turn a failing market into a thriving one.

Join a nationally recognized franchise with a reputation for quality and professionalism.

The Small Business Administration is enacting changes to its standard operating procedures in 2025.

Want to start a business but don't have millions? These 10 top-ranked franchises cost less than $25,000 to launch.

Brooke Wilson turned a part-time, temporary role into a $5 million business with a combination of ambition, team-building and learning to delegate.

What started in a garage has scaled to 17 locations thanks to smart tech, strong culture and made-to-order desserts.

Pursuing volume over quality franchise leads drains resources and damages brands. Here's how to shift your focus toward candidates that deliver results.

As its U.S. locations dwindle, one brand is betting big on its new CEO to engineer a comeback.

Urban Air Adventure Park offers an exciting, proven business model with multiple revenue streams, including trampoline arenas, climbing walls, ropes courses, and more.

Emerging franchisors are often told to prioritize sales decks, FDDs and digital ads. But if you're not capturing this story on video, you're skipping the one thing that builds trust faster than anything else.

It's not a one-time achievement, building customer loyalty a continuous process of building trust by showing up, delivering value and being reliable.

Here's how the president of this sustainable junk-removal business solves problems fast, treats customers with care and keeps as much as possible out of the landfill.

A successful franchise partnership requires a mutually beneficial match between the franchisee and the franchisor. Make sure you're prepared to put your best foot forward.

These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer strong franchisor support, work-life balance and low startup costs.