Franchise 500 Annual Ranking
This LGBTQ+ CEO Built a Brand on Honesty. It Started With One Personal Video.
I spent years helping people show the heart behind their business — but I wasn't showing mine, and the day I finally did changed how I lead.
How Entrepreneurs and First-Time Franchisees Can Become Effective Leaders
Leadership isn't about having all the answers, it's about being willing to grow, listen and lead with intention.
Leadership, Flexibility, Fulfillment — How Women Are Using Franchise Ownership to Build Entrepreneurial Careers
New research from Kiddie Academy shows that a majority of women who become franchise owners report greater happiness, confidence and balance than they had in prior roles.
She Quit Her Corporate Job to Sell a Refreshing Summer Staple — Then Made $38,000 the First Week and $1 Million in Year 1
With nearly $40,000 in first-week sales and $1 million in her first year, DeSario Turner's story is a blueprint for success.
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Major Regulatory Changes Are Coming to Franchising — Here's What You Need to Know
The Small Business Administration is enacting changes to its standard operating procedures in 2025.
The Top Franchise 500-Ranked Businesses You Can Launch for Less Than $25,000
Want to start a business but don't have millions? These 10 top-ranked franchises cost less than $25,000 to launch.
She Turned a Temporary Post-College Job Into Starting a Business at 23. Then Some 'Eye-Opening' Advice Helped Her Grow It to $5 Million.
Brooke Wilson turned a part-time, temporary role into a $5 million business with a combination of ambition, team-building and learning to delegate.
This College Student Pitched His Parents a Business Idea. Now, He Runs a $7 Million Ice Cream Brand.
What started in a garage has scaled to 17 locations thanks to smart tech, strong culture and made-to-order desserts.
Want Better Franchise Candidates? Start by Chasing Fewer Leads
Pursuing volume over quality franchise leads drains resources and damages brands. Here's how to shift your focus toward candidates that deliver results.
She Was a Lawyer with No Restaurant Experience. Now, She's Reviving an Iconic Restaurant Chain.
As its U.S. locations dwindle, one brand is betting big on its new CEO to engineer a comeback.
Your Business Doesn't Need to Be Perfect — Here's How Customer Loyalty Really Works
It's not a one-time achievement, building customer loyalty a continuous process of building trust by showing up, delivering value and being reliable.
Want to Own a Business? These Franchises Cost Less Than $10,000 to Get Started.
These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer strong franchisor support, work-life balance and low startup costs.
I Thought I Knew Finance — Then I Took Over My Family's Franchise. Here Are The Hard Truths I Learned.
Even with an MBA in finance, I wasn't ready for the messy reality of small-business money management — until I learned these hard truths.
Before You Buy Another Business, Follow These 5 Steps
Expanding your portfolio? These five steps will help you choose businesses that align with your strengths and set you up for long-term success.
