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.
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How one woman went from enduring corporate gloom to living the sweet life.Making Order Out Of Chaos
3 friends head to the garage to help customers get their acts together.Making the Cut
A kid-friendly hair salon left no doubt in one couple's minds: They wanted their turn in the chair.Perfect Fit
These creative fitness businesses shaped up into franchises.Way to Give
Franchises reward individuals and focus on promoting the greater good.Hot Wheels
The latest in fun franchising: renting motorcycles to thrill-seeking travelers.Ready to Sell
Opening his franchise on a tight schedule wasn't easy, but Jim Solis was up to the challenge.Flexible Hours
A staffing agency finds its niche pairing moms and others with jobs that match their schedules.Get Inspired
Think owning a franchise will stifle your creative side? These companies show how fun franchising can be.Cool Factor
One taste of gelato wasn't enough--so this entrepreneur bought the business.Made in the Shade
One woman's search for her favorite threads turned up a cool business.Pet Project
A desire to help customers--and their owners--spells success.Food for the Soul
A tasty opportunity has entrepreneurs asking, "Dinner, anyone?"Game Plan
This company's approach to direct sales? Let the good times roll.Going for the Green
A love of golf and prior sales experience put a franchisee right on course.Summer Lovin'
A former lifeguard keeps cool with his frozen beverage franchise.Making the Cut
Going from health care to hair care, an entrepreneur finds a new style.Taking on a Sports Franchise... and More
An entrepreneur scores a new career in one of his favorite pastimes.Franchising for Kids
These entrepreneurs are serious about their kid-friendly franchises.A Perfect Fit
This jack-of-all-trades became a master of one: real estate.Never Say Die
How a family beat the odds (and the weather) to improve a franchiseA Mom's Tale
Once upon a time, an enterprising mom saved a struggling franchise . . .What's New 11/02
Going online means customers can do it all at this energy franchise.Balloon Business Takes Off
With helium balloons, this Conwin Carbonic franchisee makes sculptures, centerpieces, bouquets...and a business.Your Old Phones Can Help College Entrepreneurs
Donate your old wireless phones to RadioShack, and help out some enterprising students in return.How Do I Write a Business Plan?
Behind every good business is a good business plan. Here are the 6 essentials.Most Popular
