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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,...
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...
Discover the family-focused franchises that earned top spots on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 list.
Cathy Deano co-founded Painting with a Twist at 56 to help her community heal. Seventeen years later, she's still leading the way.
The massive acquisition demonstrates how convenience retailers are moving deeper into food service — and reshaping the franchise landscape.
The American Franchise Act would define franchisors and franchisees as independent employers, a change franchise groups say is long overdue.
Shirin Behzadi's journey from a war-torn childhood to the C-suite is a masterclass in resilience.
Franchise strategist Nick Powills explains how franchisors buffer owners with scale purchasing, diversified sourcing and cost-cutting playbooks.
The top 10 burger franchises on the Franchise 500 aren't just fan favorites — they're smart investments with brand strength, franchisee support and...
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...
DeVito helped humanize the brand, but a new NFL deal has Jersey Mike's turning to a new source of star power.
Firehouse Subs is cutting startup costs for certain franchisees with a new round of incentives worth up to $100,000 per restaurant.
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...
Beth Copeland turned a deeply personal experience into a thriving senior care business, using technological innovation and personal relationships to...
Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has since gone on to start two more powerhouse brands.
"The first three years, it was pretty much a 24/7 job."
Discover the education franchises that earned top spots on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 list.
The fast-growing bagel brand took off — but its CEO says even simple concepts need infrastructure ahead of demand.
PopUp Bagels CEO Tory Bartlett explains how a focused menu, low build-out costs and a tight-knit franchise strategy are fueling explosive growth.
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When Rochelle Hendricks jumped into a new career, she bet on herself and brought her family along.
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...
With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running.
Susan Valverde built thriving franchises in economically disadvantaged areas. Now she's leading other franchisees to success.
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.
Auntie Anne's is thriving in high-traffic venues like airports, where fast service, brand familiarity and walkaway snacks are fueling high revenue.
After launching in 2016, Everbowl now has more than 100 locations and 350 more in development — many led by mega-investor Drew Brees.
After years of back-and-forth regulatory changes, a new bill aims to bring long-awaited clarity to the franchise industry.
Whether you're interested in tool distribution, car washes or quick-lube service, these 10 automotive franchises are the top performers of 2025, based...
Rachel Wommack knew there had to be a better way to care for seniors, so she launched a business and proved it.
PJ's Coffee launched its Veteran Franchise License Giveaway nearly a decade ago to help military vets transition to civilian life through...
These top-ranked cleaning franchises combine steady demand, low startup costs and recurring revenue to offer some of the most accessible business...
The legislation includes tax changes that affect more than 800,000 franchise businesses nationwide.
After walking away from a CEO role in manufacturing, Becky Edgren launched a PuroClean franchise with no industry experience and turned it into a...
From global leaders like Popeyes to explosive newcomers like Dave's Hot Chicken, these franchises are winning on flavor, growth and brand support.
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...
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.
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.
Orhan Veli is now the top-performing owner at Saladworks. He has a unique business outlook.
As its U.S. locations dwindle, one brand is betting big on its new CEO to engineer a comeback.
These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer strong franchisor support, work-life balance and low startup costs.
Learn what the change means for one of America's most popular sandwich chains.
A former Blockbuster executive and current Home Helpers CEO, Emma Dickison is now bringing decades of experience to the IFA board.
Tired of unreliable contractors, Sara Ross launched her own painting franchise. Ten years later, she's leading a multi-million-dollar operation.
These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer national recognition, flexibility and low startup costs.
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.