🎉 Congratulations on earning a place in Entrepreneur magazine’s 47th annual Franchise 500®!
Here’s How to Use Your Franchise 500® Status to Boost Business
Four powerful ways to get the most out of your ranking.
Share Your Ranking to Attract More Franchisees!
The Franchise 500 = credibility and trust. Being on this list helps build loyalty and excitement among your existing franchisees and attracts new partners! Here are simple and effective ways to get the word out.
Here’s How To Make The Most of Your Ranking:
Publish A Press Release
Spread the news with a press release! We’ve made it simple by creating an easy-to-use, customizable press release template.
Post On Social Media
Post on all of your social media channels to alert your existing franchisees and new potential partners! Be sure to tag @Entrepreneur and use #Franchise500 to maximize your reach.
Upgrade To Unlock Your Official Badge!
Go to next-level marketing by purchasing the rights to use an official digital badge in your press releases, social posts and ALL of your company assets (websites, ads landers, etc.). See more on that below!
🚨 Important Reminder
Please do not share your ranking publicly until the official release date and time: January 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
When You’re Ready to Announce:
Link to the official Franchise 500® list to show your placement alongside other recognized brands
✅ Use #Franchise500
✅ Tag @entrepreneur on your posts
Unlock The Franchise 500® BADGE to Maximize Your Ranking’s Value & Impact!
The ranking is yours – now let’s make it a digital AND physical asset of yours for life!
Add Your Official FRANCHISE 500 Badge To Your:
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*For more information on obtaining your badge and advertising opportunities, contact: Brent Davis – bdavis@entrepreneur.com
Showcase Your Ranking With PHYSICAL Awards & Displays!
Your team and prospects will see your upward momentum when you have the awards and displays to prove it.
This is just another way to signal trust and confidence to those already working with you and future franchisees searching for the right business to partner with. These items are perfect for office spaces, franchise development events, and franchisee locations.
(Please disregard any solicitations from outside vendors. Only the official store is authorized to produce Franchise 500® awards.)
Spotlight Your Success to the Right Audience!
You are already competing with other franchises looking to bring on more franchisees. The most effective on-demand way to reach qualified prospects is through the Entrepreneur platform. Franchisees look to us and we simply point them to you. 🎯
For advertising opportunities, contact: Brent Davis – bdavis@entrepreneur.com