Franchise 500
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What's in a name? When it comes to franchising, a lot of goofy stuff. Truffle Fries With That? Fast-Food Franchises Spice Up Their Menus
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Savvy systems offer financial help to their franchisees. Autopsy Franchise Aims to Educate About Death
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1-800-Autopsy tackles a need that never really goes away. How 3 Franchise Owners Came Back From Disaster
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When times got tough, these franchisees held their ground and didn't look back. 100-Year-Old Pizza Franchise Finally Cracks the Franchise 500
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It's been a long road to franchise success for Rosati's Pizza stores who squeak onto our ranking at number 499. How Anytime Fitness Broke into the Franchise 500 Top 10
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Convenience and online strategy drive rapid growth for the 24-hour micro-gym franchise. The Top 10 Franchises for 2013
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With new strategies for growth, these powerhouses lead our ranking. Top Franchise for 2013: Hampton Hotels
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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. The Top Home-Based Franchises of 2012
BY Tracy Stapp
Want to start a business, but don't want to deal with an office or a storefront? These are the franchises for you. How Two Firefighters Started Firehouse Subs Franchise
BY David Port
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BY Tracy Stapp
Our annual Franchise 500 listing reveals 14 sectors where franchising is booming with opportunity. Here's a look. The Top New Franchises of 2012
BY Tracy Stapp
New franchises are holding their own against older competition A Franchise Breathes Life Into the Casket Business
BY Jason Daley
A Kansas businessman takes on the staid funeral industry and creates a new franchise sector in the process. Three Survival Stories From the Franchise World
BY Gwen Moran
Fires, credit problems, medical emergencies--there's no end to the obstacles overcome by intrepid franchisees. Here's how three spirited entrepreneurs found success in the face of adversity. How a Franchise Can Play the Real Estate Market
BY Jason Daley
For some franchises, the depressed real estate market is an opportunity to renegotiate leases and focus on newly available sites. How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document
BY Julie Bennett
Let's face it: A Franchise Disclosure Document, with its piles of legalese, can be daunting. We help you read between the lines. How Tasti D-Lite Finds Success with Social Media
BY Kara Ohngren
The frozen dessert franchise, in business since 1987, has become the poster child for online engagement in the franchise world. For Restaurant Chains, A Homespun Challenge
BY Jason Daley
Many restaurant franchises begin as small-town favorites. But when regional expansion calls, keeping that local flavor is difficult. How three chains have managed it. What's Hot (or Not) for Franchises in 2012
BY Michelle Juergen
Burgers, hotels, frozen treats -- it's all looking (and tasting) great. Fancy hams and tanning salons? Outlook not so good. The Top 10 Franchises for 2012
BY Jason Daley
These franchises made their way to the top by giving customers what they want: tasty food, quick service, quality care and non-pointy soap. And the No. 1 Franchise Is. . . Hampton Hotels
BY Jason Daley
Hampton Hotels continues to dominate the U.S. franchising landscape, holding the No. 1 spot on this year's Franchise 500 List. The chain aims to bring value -- and a hot breakfast -- to travelers worldwide.Connect with Entrepreneur
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