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The Founder and CEO of a Franchise That Recently Sold for $8 Billion Is Stepping Down. Here's Who's Replacing Him.
Learn what the change means for one of America's most popular sandwich chains.
She Was a History Major and Single Mom. Now, She's One of Franchising's Most Influential Leaders.
A former Blockbuster executive and current Home Helpers Home Care CEO, Emma Dickison is now bringing decades of experience to the IFA board.
Buying a Franchise in the Age of AI? Ask These Key Questions First.
As AI lowers barriers to entry and accelerates business innovation, franchise brands must evolve to remain relevant. Here's how to evaluate franchise opportunities in this new era.
She Quit Corporate Accounting to Start a Business on Track for $3 Million: 'If I'm Working 14-Hour Days, It Should Be for Me.'
Tired of unreliable contractors, Sarah Ross launched her own painting franchise. Ten years later, she's leading a multi-million-dollar operation.
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Think You're Too Young to Own a Franchise? Think Again.
It used to be that a franchise candidate in their 30s was an anomaly — now it's becoming increasingly common.
Looking to Open a Franchise on a Budget? These Brands Cost Less Than $5,000 to Get Started.
These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer national recognition, flexibility and low startup costs.
Interested in Franchising? Here's Why You Can't Afford to Miss the 2025 IFA World Franchise Show.
Franchise buyers, multi-unit operators and growth-minded entrepreneurs will gather in Miami this May. Here's why this event should be on your radar.
What Arnold Schwarzenegger Taught This CEO About Leadership
These two banned words shaped how I lead my family and company — and taught me that success starts with vision and ends with hard work.
This Fast-Growing Fitness Franchise Started as a Way to Get Kids' Energy Out. Now, It's a Pathway to the Olympics.
With ninja-style obstacle racing joining the modern pentathlon, USA Ninja Challenge is now an official Olympic training partner — and business is booming.
This Former Teacher Used to Worry About Layoffs Every Year — Now He Makes 5x His Old Salary and Works for Himself
Casey Furtado used to worry about job security. Now, he helps raise millions for schools while running a growing franchise business.
Want a Side Hustle That Scales? These Are the Top Part-Time Franchises of 2025.
You don't need to go all-in on day one. These top-ranked franchises are perfect for part-time entrepreneurs.
Franchise Networking That Actually Works — Why Industry Leaders are Heading to the Mountains This June
The Service Franchise Summit was created to bring franchise leaders together through shared experiences — not boring ballrooms and forced networking.
Taco Bell Is Teaming Up With a Major AI Firm to Speed Up Service — And Increase Accuracy
Select Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations are testing AI technology that streamlines drive-thru orders, optimizes restaurant operations, and enhances customer experiences.
How You Can Develop Standout Franchisees in Your Network
Acquiring, nurturing, and retaining top talent is a crucial component to an organization's success — even more so in the franchising industry.
See Who Made the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame in 2025
Welcome to the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame. See which brands have ranked for more than 40 years.
