Franchises
The Top 10 Franchises for 2013
BY Jason Daley
With new strategies for growth, these powerhouses lead our ranking.
Top Franchise for 2013: Hampton Hotels
BY Jason Daley
International growth helps keep Hampton Hotels at No. 1 for a third year.
The Demographic Trends Driving Growth in Franchising
BY Tracy Stapp
Companies that target specific populations are a major force in the franchising upswing.
Consignment Store Franchise Grows From a Mom's Needs
BY Tracy Stapp
Just Between Friends clothing store franchise grows from filling needs for family and friends.
A&E's 'Be the Boss' Gives Employees a Chance to Win a Franchise
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
A new reality show gives star employees a chance to compete for a huge promotion, and gives franchises valuable brand exposure.
Fast-Food Workers Protest for Higher Pay, Unionization
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Whether the walk-off in New York this week will have impact remains to be seen, but the dispute is continuing to echo on social media.
Cooperative Companies Offer an Alternative to Franchising
BY Jason Daley
Going it alone isn't the best route for all business owners. Cooperative corporations offer an alternative to franchising, with members working together to decide how their company should operate.
10 New Franchises to Watch
BY Tracy Stapp
At the recent West Coast Franchise Expo, we talked to new franchises whose products and services range from sweet potato fries to temporary body art. Here are 10 to watch.
Black Friday Burritos? Moe's Serves Hungry Retail Workers
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
The restaurant franchise Moe's Southwest Grill has figured out a way to make money on Black Friday: Feed all those shop employees ringing up purchases.
A Canine-Centric Franchise Uses Mobile Tech to Stand Out
BY Jason Daley
Zoom Room offers dogs classes designed just for them that gives them a leg up on the competition.
16 Common Franchise Terms: Explained
BY Tracy Stapp
Before you investigate opening a franchise, you'll need to know the lingo. We put together this cheat sheet of the most common -- and most important -- industry terms.
How to Keep Your Seasonal Franchise Going Year-Round
BY Jason Daley
Don't let your business grind to a halt when your traditional selling period comes to a close.
How One Franchise Owner Got His Businesses Running After Hurricane Sandy
BY Gwen Moran
How Eric Casaburi's Retro Fitness and Let's Yo! franchise systems bounced back after the superstorm.
704 Business Opportunities
BY Tracy Stapp
Startup information of 704 franchises and non-franchise business opportunities.
Top 10 Global Franchises for 2012
BY Tracy Stapp
Our list of top global franchises knows no borders
Two Men and a Truck's Bumpy Road to Franchise Success
BY Jason Daley
Inside the 20-year journey of the successful moving franchise.
Sports Franchise Is Making Youth Sports Fun Again
BY Jason Daley
Brian Sanders started i9 Sports as a mellower alternative to the competitive nature of youth sports.
Franchises Get Into Halloween Spirit
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Roto-Rooter says it ain't afraid of no ghosts. Meanwhile, Baskin-Robbins and Party City jump on the Halloween hay ride.
A Former Patient Opens a Home Healthcare Franchise
BY Jason Daley
After recovering from a car accident, Rick Collett decided to pursue healthcare and ended up opening a BrightStar Care home healthcare franchise.
Four Companies Transforming the Franchising World
BY Jason Daley
Franchising may not seem like an innovative endeavor, but these businesses are game changers.
Pizza Fusion Takes Green Mainstream
BY Jason Daley
The organic pizza franchise wants its eco-friendly mission to exist subtly in the background.
Bed Bug Chasers Franchise Keeps Focus on its Niche
BY Jason Daley
Rather than expand to a full-spectrum pest-control business, Bed Bug Chasers expands within its niche.
BizBox Brings the Store to the Customer
BY Jason Daley
The 6,000-pound retail shop can be pulled by a large pickup truck to wherever potential customers may gather.
StearClear Gives Customers a Safe Lift Home
BY Jason Daley
A designated-driver franchise that utilizes smartphone technology.
For Franchises, All's Fair in Food and Politics
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Ben & Jerry's, 7-Eleven and Pizza Hut use the 2012 election as a platform for marketing campaigns.
The Pogo Stick Test: Picking the Perfect Franchisee
BY Tracy Stapp
Diana Nelson of Kazoo Toys has an unusual way of fielding franchise applicants. Why it pays to be so picky.Ads by Google
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