Tracy Stapp is the special projects editor at Entrepreneur magazine. She works on franchise and business opportunity stories and listings, including the annual Franchise 500.
98 Brave New Franchises
Our annual list of new businesses in the world of franchising. Plus, a look at four franchisors with innovative, fresh approaches.
Taking Care: Franchise Success Stories from the World of Child and Senior Care
The caring business is booming. Here's a look at two franchisees in the niche.The Top 30 Franchises in the Business of Caring
Use our list of 30 child-, health- and senior-care franchises to find the right opportunity for you.
The 10 Most Popular Franchises for Military Veterans
Veterans have myriad opportunities for franchise success--often at special rates. Here's a look at some of the best options.
How Veteran Franchise Centers Helps Veterans Follow Their Entrepreneurial Dream
Lonnie Helgerson has headed up Ident-A-Kid, Expetec and Computer Doctor, but he's also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Helgerson's latest company combines his knowledge of both worlds.
How One Army Veteran Made a Smooth Career Transition to Franchising
Snap-on Tools franchisee Greg Welch puts training into action.
195 Franchises You Can Start For Under $50,000
Our annual list of low-cost franchises.
An Outsourced Accounting Franchise Goes Hi-Tech
BookKeeping Express helps small-business owners virtually manage the back office.
How a Franchisee Turned a Passion for Travel into a Successful Business
Lower startup costs helped this seasoned cruiser live her dream to share her passion for on-ship vacations.
The Top 101 Home-Based Franchises
Sometimes the best ideas for launching a business can start right at your kitchen table--and stay there
How to Make Working at Home Work: A Banker-Turned-Entrepreneur's Story
Coffee News owner and CEO Bill Buckley left the financial industry to start a Coffee News franchise out of his home.
What Makes a Franchise Great?
Three top franchise consultants share their views on what makes a franchise company a winner.
Entrepreneur's 2011 Best of the Best Franchises List
Find out what makes great franchises tick in our Best of the Best list for 2011
The Top Food Franchises
Our list of the top restaurant franchises--and how to be innovative when it comes to the most important meal of the day.
The 10 Hottest Industries in Franchising
Interested in franchising, but don't know where to begin? Why not start with what's hot?The Rise of the Newcomers
New business opportunities are poised to make their mark, with 58 franchises joining our ranking
The No. 1 New Franchise: HealthSource
This is spinal tap. Actually, it's chiropractic services making its debut at No. 1 on our Top New Franchises list.
Fastest Growing Franchises of 2010
Check out our list of the systems that outpaced the rest amid a challenging economic environment.
Back to Basics: Trends Shaping Franchising
Value. Affordability. Service. That's the winning combination for success in this year's Franchise 500.10 Things I Hate About Your Franchise Disclosure Document
Listen up, franchisors. Craft a winning disclosure document by avoiding these pitfalls.
Top Ten Franchising Trends for 2011
From pets to moving and storage services, the top 10 franchise industries you should know about.Making Your Franchise Dream Reality -- On the Cheap
From cruising to carpet cleaning, you'll find plenty of opportunities on our list of the Top 100 Low-Cost Franchises.Making the Most of Freelance Talent
Our list of the newest franchises is proof that a creative approach succeeds in even the toughest times
Losing the Dream, but Saving the Store
The recession is driving mom-and-pop businesses to transform into franchises.Ring it Up
Shoppers are venturing out again, so it's time to browse Entrepreneur's top retail franchises of 2010.
Run, Jump, Beg, Shimmy
At Zoom Room Dog Agility Training, every mutt learns a trick or two. And so do their owners.
Top of the Heap
Here's how to be sure your franchise's website pops into the No. 1 spot in an online search.




