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Popeyes Is Going Global — And Its Secret International Recipe Is Helping the Brand Sizzle Here At Home
The fast food chicken giant transformed U.S. franchises with lessons from abroad, climbing the ranks in the Franchise 500 with its unique blend of innovation and tradition.
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.
These 5 Brands Are Conquering the Franchise Industry at Warp Speed. Here's Why.
Every year, we look at the franchises that jumped the most spots on our Franchise 500. Here's what they're doing right.
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This One Menu Item Turned Arby's Into a Top Contender In the Fast Food Scene
The brand breaks into the Franchise 500 Top 10 on the strength of its game-changing Wagyu Burgers, reimagining the classic American meal and cementing its place as a culinary innovator in the fast food space.
How Entrepreneur Ranked This Year's Franchise 500, and the Big Trends We Saw
We measure all kinds of metrics to determine the holistic health of the franchises on our list, but this year we paid particular attention to certain data points.
These 3 Critical Factors Determine Whether Franchisees From the Same Brand Will Flourish or Flounder
Nearly two decades of observing the franchise industry has helped me identify a formula that informs how successful a franchisee will be.
'There's an Inevitability' that AI Will Transform the Franchise Industry. Here's How It's Already Happening.
From drive-thru assistants to local marketing campaigns, franchisees and franchisors are already busy putting AI to work.
How Kumon Maintained Its Spot As the Top Education Franchise In the Country
This year marks Kumon's 23rd year at the top of its category, and its fourth consecutive year in the Top 10. Its consistent success underscores its resilience and ongoing appeal in the educational sector.
What Does A Franchise's Opening Day Look Like? We Sent A Photographer to Capture It — Nerves and All
Follow the journey of Michael and Rebecca Son on their opening day with StretchLab.
I Was a Franchisee, and Now I'm a Franchisor. Here's My Parting Advice to New Franchisees.
Step one: Ask yourself what kind of lifestyle you want.
What It's Really Like to Become a Franchisee: Expectations vs. Reality
A recent survey in partnership with Franchise Business Review provides unfiltered perspectives from new franchisees, shedding light on the realities of starting and operating a franchise.
Dunkin' Brews Up Cross-Generational Buzz With This Odd Celebrity Pairing
The brand's recent campaign featuring a Gen X actor and a Gen Z rapper is winning over customers of all ages, and helped land them at #6 on this year's Franchise 500.
From Drones to IT, These Franchises are Redefining Tech and Transforming the Future
Discover the opportunities and benefits of five innovative tech franchises leading the charge in reshaping our digital future.
Discover 5 Top Retail Franchise Opportunities to Invest In, From Ace to Rent-a-Center
Set up shop with these five franchise opportunities offering established brand recognition, extensive support, and unique market advantages.