Tracy Stapp Herold
Entrepreneur Staff
Tracy Stapp Herold is the special projects editor at Entrepreneur magazine. She works on franchise and business opportunity stories and listings, including the annual Franchise 500.
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Franchise 500
Best in Service: The 105 Top Suppliers for Franchises in 2018
Our first-ever ranking of the companies that help franchises thrive.
Franchises
The Top 200 Franchises Operating Around the World
Franchising in more than one country comes with its own unique set of challenges, but there is also the potential for a lot more upside.
Franchises
The Top 200 Food and Restaurant Franchises of 2018
If you've got a taste for food-based franchises, start with our list of the top 200.
Franchises
Simply the Best: the Top Franchises in 110 Categories
These 110 franchises have all found a way to be at the peak of their industry in the present day.
Franchises
The Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $150,000
Check out the top franchises that can be started for less than $150,000, ranked based on their scores they received in Entrepreneur's 2018 Franchise 500 ranking.
Franchises
The Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $100,000
Check out the top franchises that can be started for less than $100,000, ranked based on their scores they received in Entrepreneur's 2018 Franchise 500 ranking.
Franchises
The Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $50,000
Check out the top franchises that can be started for less than $50,000, ranked based on their scores they received in Entrepreneur's 2018 Franchise 500 ranking.
Franchises
Rising Stars: The Top 100 New Franchises to Keep Your Eyes On
These companies may be new to the scene, but they are already giving the big guys a run for their money with innovative models, marketing methods and menus.
Franchises
The 150 Fastest-Growing Franchises
Meet the companies that are leveraging their ability to scale fast -- and take their franchisees along with them.
Franchises
Our Top 10 Franchise Categories for 2018
From emerging industries to those that just keep going strong, we've picked the 10 franchise categories we believe will shine brightest in 2018.
Franchises
The Top 150 Franchises for Veterans
To celebrate Veterans Day, check out the franchises ready to serve those who've served their country.
Franchises
The Best Franchises for Any Budget
We ranked the top 50 franchises for three different budgets: less than $100,000; $100,000 to $500,000 and more than $500,000.
Franchises
The Most Powerful Brands in Franchising
Here are the strongest brands in franchising for 2017, ranked.
Franchises
Entrepreneur's Top 200 Global Franchises
Some franchises aren't satisfied with conquering just one nation.
Franchises
Dig Into 2017: The Top Food-Based Franchises of the Year
While the franchise model has expanded into almost every type of business imaginable, franchises based around food remain an industry cornerstone.
