Franchises
BY Jason Daley
The Beef Jerky Outlet, a 13-unit franchise sells over 200 varieties of small-batch jerky, including alligator, kangaroo and pheasant. How Franchises Worked Together After Superstorm Sandy
BY Jason Daley
Franchises played a major recovery role in the wake of Sandy, with corporate parents rallying to get local units running so they could help communities in need. Here's how some companies banded together to weather the storm. How a Retired FedEx Exec Built a Mini Sandwich Empire
BY Jason Daley
Edith Kelly-Green was ready to settle into a retirement when her family convinced her to open a Lenny's Sub Shop franchise. The Secrets Behind a Satisfied Franchise Staff
BY Jason Daley
Employee retention is a key component to any healthy franchise operation. We spoke to company owners and employment experts who have learned the secrets behind worker longevity and the long-term business success that comes with it. Franchise Brings Hospice-Care Model to Pets
BY Jason Daley
Lap of Love brings in-home veterinary hospice to ailing pets in a growing number of states. How to Name a Franchise
BY Tracy Stapp
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
BY Jason Daley
Quick-serve restaurants are beefing up their menus with gourmet offerings in an effort to compete with their fast-casual counterparts. What's Ahead for Franchising in 2013: Slow and Steady Toward Recovery
BY Tracy Stapp
The franchise industry is cautiously optimistic about the year ahead after a 2012 that saw growth for the first time since 2008. Franchisors Offer Their Own Financing Programs
BY Michelle Goodman
Savvy systems offer financial help to their franchisees. A Jointly Owned Franchise Gives Two Pilots a Second Chance
BY Jason Daley
After John Grassia and David Smith lost their jobs as pilots, they bought an Express Oil Change franchise to supplement their incomes. Biggest Franchise Trends for 2013
BY Jason Daley
Even among the seemingly endless variety of franchises, patterns emerge. Here are some macro trends that will be driving franchising this year. Catch Me a Catch: Franchise Industry, Shopping Centers Play Matchmaker
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Move over, eHarmony, JDate and ChristianMingle. There's a new player in the online matchmaking space. A New Take on Aging, From Silicon Valley
BY Sarah Max
A senior home care franchise based in Palo Alto, Calif., and run by young staffers is looking to give its elderly clientele five-star treatment. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Man Who Owns (Almost) All the Burger Kings
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Giullermo Perales, the country's biggest Latino franchisee, talks about why he likes to control the market. Nostalgic Niche: Bringing Back the Butcher Shop
BY Jason Daley
The founders of Meat House revive an old-time institution, opening 30 stores in 10 states. They share their business secrets -- and their favorite cuts. No Time to Hire? Enter the Virtual Interview
BY Jason Daley
Jody Presti created JobOn, an online service that allows job applicants to answer questions via webcam. Subway, Starbucks and Pizza Hut are using it. In Fashion or Franchising, Trendiness Is Fickle
BY Tracy Stapp
Here today, gone tomorrow? If the industry you're looking at fits the definition of 'trendy,' it's probably a good idea to look elsewhere. A Winning Business Idea: Wine & Paint
BY Sarah Max
So-called "paint and sip" franchises promise an evening of cheap entertainment -- and the satisfaction of creating your own work of art. 
