Senior care
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. New Care-Service Franchise Opportunities
BY Tracy Stapp
From child care, healthcare, senior care and more, this sector of the franchise industry is thriving. 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. Tech Exec's Family Inspires a Senior-Care Business
BY Gwen Moran
Using easy-to-understand technology, Independa helps seniors stay well on their own. 10 Industry Trends for Franchises in 2012
BY Tracy Stapp
From burgers to child care to staying fit, our annual list of trends in the franchise world shows where to consider putting your money to make money. Taking Care: Franchise Success Stories from the World of Child and Senior Care
BY Tracy Stapp
The caring business is booming. Here's a look at two franchisees in the niche.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. Aging Boomers Become a Business Idea Goldmine
BY Michelle Juergen
The active aging population holds numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs who can fill a niche.Play Video Insights: Starting a Business Later in Life (Video)
'Don't listen to: 'You're too old to do this,' ' says entrepreneur Sheldon Zinberg. 'Go for it.'Play Video Insights: Succeeding in the Senior Market (Video)
'Being intuitively confident that you're right is the go-forward,' says entrepreneur Sheldon Zinberg.Play Video The Innovators: Nifty After Fifty's Sheldon Zinberg (Video)
The founder of a fitness center for 50-somethings shares his views on pioneering a new business concept. (02:42) A Senior-Care Franchisee Draws on His Own Experience
BY Jason Daley
After a brain injury left him disoriented and forgetful, a former small-business owner finds clarity in cooking. The 10 Hottest Industries in Franchising
BY Tracy Stapp
Interested in franchising, but don't know where to begin? Why not start with what's hot? 
