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She Cashed in $100K of Her Retirement Savings to Start a Business. Here's What Happened.

Keri Gardner got laid off in her early 50s, she thought, "Why not roll the dice?"

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These Are the Fastest Growing Franchise Brands Right Now

If you want to buy into a brand with momentum behind it, our data shows that these franchises are outpacing the competition.

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What to Look For — And Watch Out For — When Selecting Partners to Fuel Your Brand's Success

Working with the right franchisees can make a business; bad choices can sink it. When interviewing possible new franchisees, look for traits including positivity, ambition, a willingness to collaborate and openness to accepting feedback.

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The Top Franchise Brands Growing Globally

While our main Fastest-Growing Franchises list focuses on North American growth, more and more brands are looking to grow worldwide. These are the 25 that had the greatest franchise growth outside the U.S. and Canada from July 2022 to July 2023.

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These Women-Founded Franchises Surpassed a Major Milestone — Against the Odds. Here's How They Did It.

Discover the stories of female trailblazers who not only founded but propelled successful businesses beyond 100 franchises — a few of them several times over — reshaping industries and leaving an indelible mark.

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From Global Giants Like Taco Bell and McDonald's to Emerging Brands Like Crumbl, These Are The Top 15 Fast Food Franchises

Fast food/QSR franchises offer significant entrepreneurial opportunities, including extensive resources, support systems and brand recognition provided by their parent companies.

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It's Equal Pay Day — These 5 Franchises Have Made Public Pledges for Pay Equality.

These efforts by franchises to address the Gender Wage Gap are vital steps towards creating a more inclusive and fair workplace, highlighting the broader movement towards gender equality in the corporate world.

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See Who Made This Year's Franchise 500 Hall of Fame

Looking to buy an A-list franchise? These brands have been the strongest for the longest.

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3 Common Myths About Franchising That You Need to Stop Believing

Tackling three myths about franchising and making the argument for why companies should consider the franchising model to scale their businesses and why it can be an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs to create economic and social value.

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5 Ways Emerging Franchise Brands Can Benefit From Leveraging Offshore Talent

Offshoring talent gives young franchises many benefits, from cost savings to quality maintenance to leadership development.

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Commanding a Premium Franchise Sale in a Cautious 2024 Private Equity Investment Climate

Perfect market timing is difficult to pull off, but excellent preparation and building a valuable business in the first place is much more under your control.

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5 Reasons to Consider Franchising When Changing Careers

Switching to a new career? Try investing in yourself and promoting yourself to boss.

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'There's an Inevitability' that AI Will Transform the Franchise Industry. Here's How It's Already Happening.

From drive-thru assistants to local marketing campaigns, franchisees and franchisors are already busy putting AI to work.

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These 5 Brands Are Conquering the Franchise Industry at Warp Speed. Here's Why.

Every year, we look at the franchises that jumped the most spots on our Franchise 500. Here's what they're doing right.

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What It's Really Like to Become a Franchisee: Expectations vs. Reality

A recent survey in partnership with Franchise Business Review provides unfiltered perspectives from new franchisees, shedding light on the realities of starting and operating a franchise.