Carl Stoffers is the Senior Business Editor at Entrepreneur, where he covers the franchise industry. Before joining Entrepreneur, he was Managing Editor at IPVM and held editorial roles at The New York Times Upfront, The Marshall Project, and the New York Daily News. He holds a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University.
The guidelines, part of the responsible franchising initiative, are aimed at strengthening and expanding the franchise industry and franchising model via increased transparency.
President Biden's veto of the repeal of the expanded Joint Employer Rule leaves many uncertainties for the franchise industry. Here's how to protect your business.
Despite franchise industry successes in Congress and federal court, the expanded Joint Employer Rule is not completely dead. The IFA will outline its current status in a webinar on April 23.
Stacey Howell has reinvented herself multiple times. In her latest move, she leverages her extensive corporate career, history of public service and experience running a nonprofit as a Woodhouse Spa franchisee.
Explore how Amerisleep's unique approach to franchising — with low startup costs and no inventory requirements — sets a new standard in the mattress market.
With locations spanning 149 countries, KFC has cemented its status as the fastest-growing retail brand under the Yum! Brands umbrella and a key driver of its overall success.
Tarji Cater and her organization, The Franchise Player, provide education, opportunities and resources to the Black community, aiming to eradicate generational poverty and build wealth through franchising.
Dunkin's "DunKings" merchandise featured in their Super Bowl ad with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Tom Brady quickly sold out (twice) earlier this week.
This year's campaign marks the brand's second Super Bowl ad and a new chapter in the "Dunkin' Cinematic Universe," which began last year when Dunkin' celebrated its number one fan, Ben Affleck, by featuring him working in a Dunkin' drive-thru in its first-ever Super Bowl ad.
By teaming Ben Affleck and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio, Dunkin' continues to tap into a younger demographic, illustrating a savvy blend of cross-generational appeal.
The much-anticipated Shamrock Shake is making its return, starting today, Monday, Feb. 5. This year's launch precedes last year's by more than two weeks, offering an early treat to shake enthusiasts and showing the popularity of the St. Patrick's Day favorite.
Dr. Shania Seibles understands the dedication required to meet big goals, achieving her dream of becoming a physician while adding a law degree along the way. Now, she's venturing into the world of entrepreneurship.
Popeyes, which is expanding its presence in Europe, already has restaurants open in the Czech Republic, France, Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
The global initiative offers a suite of tools for business travel booking and management, coupled with Hilton Honors benefits for SME's and their employees worldwide.
Learn about the strategic vision behind appointing a seasoned industry leader to steer Wendy's toward future growth in the highly competitive fast-food industry.
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.
Kayla Opperman made a pivotal career switch from engineering to entrepreneurship. Today, she's earning nearly three times more as a Snapology franchisee.
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.