Franchise

As a franchisee, you’ll be paying various fees to the franchisor throughout the duration of your partnership. It’s vital to know what franchisor support will look like within your chosen brand or concept and fully understand what these fees are providing for you.

Inside the growth strategy of 29-year-old dessert franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Greg Flynn skipped the dotcom rush to bet on franchising. He now runs more than 3,000 outlets across seven brands and three countries.

Josh York wakes up at 3:24 a.m. every day and immediately heads into an ice bath.

Restaurants serving only breakfast and lunch are beating traditional family diners. Here's the reason why.

Whether you’re seeking a lower barrier to entry or a household name, these burger brands on the 2026 Franchise 500 offer opportunities at every investment level.

Toshifumi Suzuki, known as "The God of Retail," started with one Tokyo store and built up an empire with tens of thousands of locations.

Wyndham Rewards members can now get free Applebee's delivery to their hotel rooms with orders over $15 — plus bonus points.

To stand out, chains are borrowing 'drops' from sneaker culture, serving up merch and food to restaurant fans.

The coffee chain, which fled Canada in 2018 after losing a $16.4 million lawsuit, is betting on younger customers for its second chance.

The Madera store opened in late April. Weeks later, it sold for the highest price ever paid for a 7-Eleven in California.

Daniel Boone spent two decades selling couches before deciding his next venture had to focus on health. His son Ethan joined him.

Taking a chance on buying a franchise from a newer franchisor can have some unique rewards.

Maria and Rodney Cruz bought a Pure Barre location and turned it around, fast.

Anil Yadav was a franchisee for thirty years before becoming a franchisor. Here is his secret to success.

They treat their business as a “third child” that they are both committed to.

Tom Curtis took so many calls that his wife made him stay on the porch—and the conversations are fixing broken signs and shaping the menu.

Employers are using free meals to lure employees back to the office — franchises catering to this market are winning big.

The fast-food chain Taco Bell beat Wall Street expectations while its parent company, Yum! Brands, explores selling Pizza Hut.

CEO Russell Weiner expects other fast-food chains to report similar headwinds from bad weather and weak consumer sentiment tied to Iran war.

Shipley Do-Nuts has been around since 1936. Kerry Leo is making sure it's ready for the next 90 years.