Franchise Zone

Find Creative Ways to Fund Franchise Improvements
You know you need to remodel, but you can't afford it. A tax-favored savings plan could bridge the gap.

That's One Career, to Go
How Lisa Jones went from franchisee to VP at Jersey Mike's

Dog-walker in Chief
Meet the man behind thousands of dogs across the country--and soon, the world

Are You Suited to Be a Franchisee?
100 questions you should ask or answer before you buy a franchise.

When the Little Guy Goes Big
Turning a small business into a franchise can look like a good idea in this economy. Here's how to figure out if it actually is.

Franchise Trends
The leading franchise categories poised for growth in the coming year.

Blinkin' Brilliant
How one man's half decorated house led to a holiday business that's now surging.

The Big Picture
Who's up, who's down, who's growing--what the Franchise 500®, the most comprehensive survey of the franchise world, tells us about franchising.

The Top 10 Franchises
Up close and personal with the top companies on our list

Year of the Sandwich
Subway grabs the No. 1 spot, but this year's Franchise 500® is a big one for sandwiches across the board.

A Room at the Top
How Hampton Inn broke into the Top 10 during one of the hotel industry's toughest years

Next Big Thing or Next Big Flop?
New franchisors are risky propositions, and there are more of them than ever. Here's how to put them to the test.

So You Want to Franchise Your Business? Successful franchisors, including Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca and CEO of the Dwyer Group Dina Dwyer-Owens, teach you the secrets to turning your business into a thriving franchise! More Info

Street Smart Franchising Secrets the peak-performing franchisees know about running a successful franchise. More Info