Entrepreneur Magazine: January 2005

Featured Article

26th Annual Franchise 500

Who hit #1 in our Franchise 500 this year? Read on to find out.

Feeling optimistic or pessimistic about the state of the economy? Uncertain times like these can really mess with your mind. Here's what other entrepreneurs are doing to keep it together--and keep moving ahead.

Word on the Street

Scandal-ridden investment houses are leaving gaps in the financial market, and savvy entrepreneurs are jumping at the chance to fill them. How will this trend shape the new face of Wall Street?

Growth Strategies

Taking Your Business to the Net

If you're getting sick of the same old business ideas, then it's time to go online. The robust e-commerce market is hotter than ever, and it just may be the cure for what ails you.

Heather Clancy

16 min read

Franchises

Would You Like a Franchise With That?

You've decided to buy a franchise. Now comes the real choice--which one? We'll help you narrow down the menu so you can have it your way.

April Y. Pennington

14 min read

Franchises

View From the Top

Subway takes the title of the #1 franchise for the 13th time. So what's it really like to wear the crown?

Nichole L. Torres

9 min read

Franchises

The Inside Scoop

What's it really like to buy a franchise? One entrepreneur dishes up all the details of her journey to open a Cold Stone Creamery.

Nichole L. Torres

11 min read

Franchises

Get in the Game

Think owning and operating is the only way to get involved in a franchise? Well, we can think of 5 strategies you can use to play the franchising game. Read on to find the one that fits you best.

Andrew A. Caffey

12 min read