Franchise 500
Tips for Finding a Franchise Loan
BY Michelle Goodman
SBA franchise loans are on the rise, but you still need seed money and a carefully honed business plan. The SBA's Steve Smits provides advice.
How Pizza Hut Made a Comeback
BY Jason Daley
Lower prices and a new restaurant design propel Pizza Hut back into the top 10 on this year's Franchise 500 List.
Three Franchise Industries to Watch
BY Tracy Stapp
Here's a look at three of the most popular industries in this year's Franchise 500 and the trends that are shaping their future.
The Top 100 Low-Cost Franchises for 2011
BY Tracy Stapp
Franchises with lower costs of entry can make it easier to be your own boss. Here's a look at the strategies behind low-cost franchising and where to find successful opportunities.
The Top Global Franchises of 2011
BY Tracy Stapp
Franchising is exploding in international markets, from Latin America to Asia to Europe and beyond. Here's a look at the franchises leading the worldwide expansion, along with insight on how to succeed on the global stage.The Top 30 Franchises in the Business of Caring
BY Tracy Stapp
Use our list of 30 child-, health- and senior-care franchises to find the right opportunity for you.
Franchise Slashes Fees to Spur Jobs
BY Jason Fell
Anago Cleaning Systems founder David Povlitz is lowering the price for its master franchises to $35,000 to help promote self-employment.
How to Open a Coffee Bar
BY Jennifer Wang
Consider these essentials to help make your caffeinated dreams come true. Plus, a list of the leading coffee franchises.
The Top 101 Home-Based Franchises
BY Tracy Stapp
Sometimes the best ideas for launching a business can start right at your kitchen table--and stay there
The Top Food Franchises
BY Tracy Stapp
Our list of the top restaurant franchises--and how to be innovative when it comes to the most important meal of the day.
Top 10 Fastest-Growing Franchises
From cleaning services to fast food, here are the companies that are expanding their franchise footprint.
Fastest Growing Franchises of 2010
BY Tracy Stapp
Check out our list of the systems that outpaced the rest amid a challenging economic environment.
More Zoom, Less Gloom -- the Franchise 500 Report
Once again it's the economy that is shaping the franchising outlook -- but this time for the better.
Why Hampton Hotels Ranks No. 1 on the Franchise 500 List
BY Jason Daley
By finding its niche in the middle, Hampton Hotels comes out on top.




