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The Top Franchise 500-Ranked Children’s Enrichment Franchises in 2026

These Franchise 500-ranked brands are some of the best options in the children's enrichment category.

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Who Needs a Storefront? These 5 Mobile Truck Franchises Don’t.

From tool trucks and shaved ice to moving services, these franchises prove you don't need a brick-and-mortar location to build a scalable business.

06.07.2026 20

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The $150 Billion Pet Industry Is Booming — These 5 Franchises Are Cashing In

Pet care is one of the fastest-growing franchise categories in 2026. See which brands are ranked on this year's Franchise 500.

24.06.2026 20

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The Top 5 Maintenance Franchises on the 2026 Franchise 500

Maintenance franchises provide a resilient, year-round opportunity. These are the highest-ranked ones on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500.

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These Are The Top 10 Chicken Franchises in 2026

Whether you’re seeking an established name or a fast-growing concept, these chicken franchises provide the biggest opportunities right now.

09.06.2026 30

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Lowest-Cost vs. Big-Budget Burgers: Which Hamburger Franchise Investment Is Right for You?

Whether you’re seeking a lower barrier to entry or a household name, these burger brands on the 2026 Franchise 500 offer opportunities at every...

26.05.2026 30

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Americans Eat 10 Billion Doughnuts a Year — And These Franchises Are Cashing In

Doughnuts aren't just a guilty pleasure. They represent a significant and growing business opportunity.

20.05.2026 20

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The 11 Most In-Demand Professional Certifications You Can Get Right Now

Want to boost your qualifications but not sure which certificates to pursue? Check out these in-demand professional certifications to pick your path.

16.03.2026 50

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How To Sell on Etsy in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Want to start selling your handmade goods online? This article outlines how to start and grow your business using Etsy.

25.09.2025 40

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'Tough Calls We Must Make': Spirit Airlines Is Cutting More Flights, Hints at Future Layoffs

Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis announced the company will cut 25% of its flight capacity in November 2025 and will likely have another round of job...

18.09.2025 40

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Luckin Coffee Delivers a Jolt of Competition to Starbucks

China's largest coffee chain opened five new cashier-less locations in New York City.

16.09.2025 50

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This Tech Analyst Saw the Dot-Com Bubble Burst. He Says That AI Is Next.

Tech analyst Henry Blodget is sounding the alarm on an impending AI bust.

15.09.2025 40

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50% of Gen Zers Say They Don't Drink Alcohol, According to a New Study

A Gallup poll finds more Americans are abstaining from alcoholic drinks, and those who do consume them are drinking less.

12.09.2025 50

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'Uneasy Feeling With All of This Money on the Table': Judge Blasts Anthropic's $1.5 Billion Book Copyright Settlement

Federal Judge William Alsup denied a deal between AI company Anthropic and book authors over copyright infringement claims.

09.09.2025 40

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Elon Musk Receives $1 Trillion Pay Package Proposal From Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is eyeing a package that could offer the largest corporate compensation in history.

05.09.2025 50

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American Eagle Stock Sees a 25% Surge Following Sydney Sweeney's Controversial 'Great Jeans' Ad Campaign

American Eagle saw its stock jump 25% after its earnings call on Wednesday.

04.09.2025 40

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'A Necessary Decision': Nestlé CEO Ousted After Revelation of Romantic Relationship With Subordinate

CEO Laurent Freixe was dismissed after an internal investigation found a violation of Nestlé's code of business conduct.

02.09.2025 40

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Ignore These Burnout Solutions and Your Stress Might Spiral Out of Control

Expert advice on how both employers and employees can decrease workplace stress and burnout.

29.08.2025 50

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'Pick Things Back Up When the Internet Calms Down': Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Engagement Caused This Tax Prep Company to Send Its Staff Home

Kansas City-based H&R Block gave its staff the afternoon off to "celebrate love."

28.08.2025 50

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'Agentic AI Has Been Weaponized': Major AI Company Says Hackers With No AI Skills Used Its Chatbot to Generate Phishing Schemes and Ransom Demands

AI startup Anthropic reports that cybercriminals used its Claude AI chatbot for "vibe hacking" schemes that automate attacks, calculate ransom fees,...

27.08.2025 40

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This AI-Driven Scam Is Draining Retirement Funds—And No One Is Safe, According to the FBI

A three-phase phishing scam utilizes a team of impostors — and so far has drained an estimated $1 billion from the savings accounts of seniors.

26.08.2025 40

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What Is 'Quiet Cracking'? The Silent Trend That's Undermining Your Team Without You Knowing.

A new study found that one in five employees say they're persistently unhappy and not working to their full potential.

25.08.2025 50

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'Holding on for Dear Life': What's Behind the 'Job Hugging' Trend That's Stagnating Your Career

Why consultants say employees staying in one place is bad for business.

18.08.2025 50

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Warren Buffett's 'Mystery' $1.8 Billion Investment Is Finally Revealed

Berkshire Hathaway kept the financial community guessing for months.

15.08.2025 40

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'The Hope Is That You Will Eventually Quit': Experts Reveal the Signs That You Are Being Quietly Fired

Are you a target of this passive-aggressive management tactic? Here are the signs.

14.08.2025 60

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Taylor Swift Just Made a Surprise Announcement, Revealing the Marketing Genius Behind Her $1.5 Billion Fortune

Superstar singer and master marketer Taylor Swift used an appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast "New Heights" to reveal her 12th studio...

12.08.2025 40

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A Big Piece of Internet History Is About to Disappear

AOL announced that it is discontinuing its dial-up internet service in September.

11.08.2025 40

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Elon Musk Warns Microsoft That Its Partner, OpenAI, Is About to Eat It Alive

Following an announcement that OpenAI will be integrated into Microsoft platforms, Elon Musk predicted that the software giant will get taken over.

09.08.2025 40

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Gen Z Can't Get Enough of This 'Grandparents' Food — and Suppliers Can't Keep Up With Demand

Health influencers made cottage cheese so popular that companies are struggling to produce it fast enough.

28.07.2025 40

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Wahlburgers' Partnership With Major Grocery Chain Fizzles, Closes 79 Locations

The popular burger chain, founded by Mark Wahlberg and his brothers Donnie and Paul, will no longer be found in Midwest grocery giant Hy-Vee stores.

24.07.2025 40

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'Our Product Works Too Well.' Dr. Drew and Kim Perell Advise a Founder on How to Fix Her Customer Retention Problem

Get lessons in leadership and setting boundaries from renowned health expert Dr. Drew Pinsky and serial investor Kim Perell on this episode of...

24.07.2025 40

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Uber Will Soon Offer Female Riders and Drivers the Option to Avoid Being Paired with Men

Uber announces the launch of a new feature in some U.S. cities that will pair women drivers and riders.

23.07.2025 40

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This Former Rap Star Is Making $20 Million a Year With Podcasting: 'Maintaining Independence as Creators'

Joe Budden is bringing in big numbers with his hit podcast.

22.07.2025 40

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'It's Okay Not to be Okay': How to Face the Emotional Side of Entrepreneurship

Dr. Drew Pinsky and serial investor Kim Perell help a small business owner cope with the stress of a fire that almost destroyed her company.

22.07.2025 30

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