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Burger King Is Upping its Rebrand Strategy With a $1 Billion Acquisition. These Franchise Resets Could Tell Us About the Fast Food Giant's Chances of Succeeding.
Discover the details behind RBI's strategic acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, a move that represents a significant step in a broader campaign to rejuvenate the Burger King brand, and compare it to past major franchise rebrands.
Inspire Brands Takes Jimmy John's Global with Landmark International Franchise Deals
This move marks a significant step for Inspire Brands, which has previously focused on domestic growth and acquisitions within the U.S.
She Was Unhappy at Her Engineering Job and Wanted to Help Children. Now She's Tripled Her Household Income Running a Kid-Centric Business.
Kayla Opperman made a pivotal career switch from engineering to entrepreneurship. Today, she's earning nearly three times more as a Snapology franchisee.
This One Thing Is the Secret to Hampton by Hilton's 40-Year Reign In the Hotel Industry
Hampton by Hilton has ranked in the Top 10 of our Franchise 500 for the ninth time — and the brand is still relying on something that's been there from the beginning.
Jersey Mike's Grew From Hometown Hero to National Powerhouse By Adopting This Mindset
The brand, number two on the Franchise 500, is now poised to grow internationally by bringing its close-knit, neighborhood deli-feel to the world.
These Two Factors Are Leading the UPS Store's Rapid Expansion
The UPS Store holds steady at #4 on the Franchise 500 for the second straight year, by relying on two key intangibles.
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Welcome to the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame. See which brands have ranked for more than 40 years.
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Want to build a lasting franchise? Copy these strategies from executives at top brands.
5 Signs You're an Entrepreneur at Heart — Even if You Work a Corporate Job
Could you be an entrepreneur that's been disguised as a corporate employee? Here are a few telltale signs.
How I Went From $80K in Debt to $1 Million in Business in Just 3 Years
Success doesn't come from trying to be everything to everyone — it comes from narrowing your focus, finding your niche, and going all in.
4 Tips for Selecting the Right Location for Your Franchise
Stay true to your model and understand your guests so your new location will create the same experience they've come to expect everywhere you operate.