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,...

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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...

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Carl Stoffers

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.

17.09.2025 2

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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.

15.09.2025 4

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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.

12.09.2025 3

Carl Stoffers

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.

11.09.2025 4

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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.

10.09.2025 4

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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.

04.09.2025 5

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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...

03.09.2025 3

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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 Little Gym in 1997 to seven locations plus two Snapology territories — and now run a co-branded hub...

02.09.2025 4

Carl Stoffers

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 new source of star power.

28.08.2025 10

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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.

27.08.2025 3

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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...

25.08.2025 2

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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...

21.08.2025 3

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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.

21.08.2025 10

Carl Stoffers

This Navy Veteran Cashed in His 401(k) to Buy a Business. Now, He Has Two Locations.

"The first three years, it was pretty much a 24/7 job."

18.08.2025 3

Carl Stoffers

Want to Invest in Learning? These Are the Top Education Franchises in 2025.

Discover the education franchises that earned top spots on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 list.

15.08.2025 10

Carl Stoffers

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.

13.08.2025 9

Carl Stoffers

This Viral Bagel Brand Grew From a Backyard Experiment Into a National Franchise on Track for 300 Locations

PopUp Bagels CEO Tory Bartlett explains how a focused menu, low build-out costs and a tight-knit franchise strategy are fueling explosive growth.

11.08.2025 7

Carl Stoffers

Want to Own a Franchise? Start With This Free 5-Day Franchise Bootcamp From Entrepreneur.

Sign up for Entrepreneur's free email bootcamp and learn how to choose, finance and launch the right franchise for you.

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She Switched Careers and Jumped Into a 'Male-Dominated' Industry. Two Years Later, She's Making $1 Million in Annual Revenue.

When Rochelle Hendricks jumped into a new career, she bet on herself and brought her family along.

06.08.2025 20

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'You Will Have a Difficult Time Aligning Your Priorities With the Company': AT&T CEO Tells Employees to Comply With 5-Day Office Rule or Leave

In a memo to employees, AT&T CEO John Stankey made it clear that the company's future will not include remote-first flexibility — and those...

04.08.2025 10

Carl Stoffers

10 No-Office-Required Businesses You Can Start for as Little as $5,000

With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running.

30.07.2025 10

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How This First-Gen College Grad Went From Franchisee to Brand President: 'I've Been in the Trenches'

Susan Valverde built thriving franchises in economically disadvantaged areas. Now she's leading other franchisees to success.

28.07.2025 50

Carl Stoffers

Former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees Reveals the 3 Core Values a Brand Must Have Before He Invests

The NFL legend is involved with brands like Everbowl, Walk-Ons and Jimmy John's — but only because they met his strict three-part checklist.

28.07.2025 4

Carl Stoffers

This Franchisee Made $2.2 Million From a Tiny Pretzel Stand. Here's His Secret.

Auntie Anne's is thriving in high-traffic venues like airports, where fast service, brand familiarity and walkaway snacks are fueling high revenue.

24.07.2025 4

Carl Stoffers

This Former Super Bowl MVP Teamed Up With a Fledgling Superfood Business — Now It's On Track for Hundreds of Locations

After launching in 2016, Everbowl now has more than 100 locations and 350 more in development — many led by mega-investor Drew Brees.

21.07.2025 40

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Lawmakers Introduced a Bill to Make the Current Version of the Joint Employer Rule Permanent. Here's What It Means for the U.S. Franchise Industry.

After years of back-and-forth regulatory changes, a new bill aims to bring long-awaited clarity to the franchise industry.

15.07.2025 4

Carl Stoffers

Love Cars and Want to Own a Business? Start With These 10 Automative Brands.

Whether you're interested in tool distribution, car washes or quick-lube service, these 10 automotive franchises are the top performers of 2025, based...

15.07.2025 10

Carl Stoffers

After 14 Years as an RN, She Opened the Business She Always Wanted to See — And Reached $1.3 Million

Rachel Wommack knew there had to be a better way to care for seniors, so she launched a business and proved it.

07.07.2025 4

Carl Stoffers

This Franchise Gives Veterans a $40,000 Head Start to Build Generational Wealth — No Fee Required

PJ's Coffee launched its Veteran Franchise License Giveaway nearly a decade ago to help military vets transition to civilian life through...

02.07.2025 10

Carl Stoffers

These Are the Top Cleaning Franchises in 2025 — With Startup Costs As Low As $5,000

These top-ranked cleaning franchises combine steady demand, low startup costs and recurring revenue to offer some of the most accessible business...

01.07.2025 4

Carl Stoffers

Here's What the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' Means for the Franchise Industry

The legislation includes tax changes that affect more than 800,000 franchise businesses nationwide.

27.06.2025 9

Carl Stoffers

'Send a Man Next Time': How an Entrepreneur and Her Daughters Built a $2.5 Million Franchise in a Male-Dominated Field

After walking away from a CEO role in manufacturing, Becky Edgren launched a PuroClean franchise with no industry experience and turned it into a...

23.06.2025 6

Carl Stoffers

Fried, Fast And Franchised — These Are The Top 10 Chicken Franchises in 2025

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

20.06.2025 8

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World Franchise Day Debuts With a Mission to Spotlight Local Businesses

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...

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She Quit Her Corporate Job to Sell a Refreshing Summer Staple — Then Made $38,000 the First Week and $1 Million in Year 1

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

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Looking to Break Into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry? These Are the Top Fitness Franchises in 2025.

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

05.06.2025 5

Carl Stoffers

Major Regulatory Changes Are Coming to Franchising — Here's What You Need to Know

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

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The Top Franchise 500-Ranked Businesses You Can Launch for Less Than $25,000

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

21.05.2025 8

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She Turned a Temporary Post-College Job Into Starting a Business at 23. Then Some 'Eye-Opening' Advice Helped Her Grow It to $5 Million.

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

19.05.2025 10

Carl Stoffers

This College Student Pitched His Parents a Business Idea. Now, He Runs a $7 Million Ice Cream Brand.

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

13.05.2025 8

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He Was a Refugee as a Child. Now, He Runs 11 Businesses — and Has an Unexpected Mantra.

Orhan Veli is now the top-performing owner at Saladworks. He has a unique business outlook.

13.05.2025 5

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She Was a Lawyer with No Restaurant Experience. Now, She's Reviving an Iconic Restaurant Chain.

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

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Carl Stoffers

Want to Own a Business? These Franchises Cost Less Than $10,000 to Get Started.

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

01.05.2025 10

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The Founder and CEO of a Franchise That Recently Sold for $8 Billion Is Stepping Down. Here's Who's Replacing Him.

Learn what the change means for one of America's most popular sandwich chains.

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She Was a History Major and Single Mom. Now, She's One of Franchising's Most Influential Leaders.

A former Blockbuster executive and current Home Helpers CEO, Emma Dickison is now bringing decades of experience to the IFA board.

23.04.2025 4

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She Quit Corporate Accounting to Start a Business on Track for $3 Million: 'If I'm Working 14-Hour Days, It Should Be for Me.'

Tired of unreliable contractors, Sara Ross launched her own painting franchise. Ten years later, she's leading a multi-million-dollar operation.

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Looking to Open a Franchise on a Budget? These Brands Cost Less Than $5,000 to Get Started.

These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer national recognition, flexibility and low startup costs.

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Interested in Franchising? Here's Why You Can't Afford to Miss the 2025 IFA World Franchise Show.

Franchise buyers, multi-unit operators and growth-minded entrepreneurs will gather in Miami this May. Here's why this event should be on your radar.

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