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The 10 Hottest Trends in Franchising in 2026

Want to buy into a buzzy business? Look no further than these franchises.

22.11.2025 4

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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.

23.09.2025 30

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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.

23.09.2025 4

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3 Traits You Need to Succeed as a Franchisor, According to Top Franchise Leaders

Have what it takes to lead and own a franchise? We asked top franchisors what they're doing to stay on top — and the traits they say helped them...

12.08.2025 20

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Want to Own Multiple Franchise Locations? These Multi-Unit Champions Share Their Best Strategies.

Multi-unit franchise ownership is growing fast, and these strategies can help you succeed.

31.07.2025 4

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Want to Buy a Top-Tier Franchise? These Brands Rise Above the Rest.

We've ranked the top brand across every conceivable franchise category.

24.07.2025 3

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These Are the Top Food Franchises of 2025

In one of the industry's most competitive categories, these brands rise above the rest.

08.05.2025 4

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Want to Start a Business? Meet 2025's Top 150 Emerging Franchise Brands.

If you want to stay on the cutting edge of the franchise industry, these are the companies to consider.

06.05.2025 3

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See Who Made the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame in 2025

Welcome to the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame. See which brands have ranked for more than 40 years.

11.03.2025 5

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The Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2025

If you want to buy into a business with that's booming, this is your ticket.

11.03.2025 5

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These Are the Secrets to Long-Term Franchise Success, According to Top Industry Leaders

Want to build a lasting franchise? Copy these strategies from executives at top brands.

11.03.2025 20

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The One Factor the Top Franchises of 2025 Have in Common

Here's how we determined the companies in our annual Franchise 500 ranking, and what we learned from the data.

14.01.2025 6

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These Are the Top 200 Global Franchises

Franchising can be one of the most effective ways to grow a brand — not just nationally, but globally. But growing outside the U.S. won't be easy....

14.11.2024 2

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These Are the Franchise Industry's Top Suppliers Right Now

When you think of the franchise industry, you probably think of two groups: franchisors and franchisees. But there's a third group that's just as...

14.11.2024 2

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These Are the Top Franchises for Veterans

Veterans make up around 6% of the U.S. population, but according to the International Franchise Association (IFA), they account for around 14% of...

13.11.2024 10

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The 10 Hottest Franchise Trends for 2025

Toward the end of each year, we at Entrepreneur always wonder: What will be the hottest franchising trends in the year to come? To answer that...

13.11.2024 10

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