Entrepreneur Magazine: January 2011

How Entrepreneur compiles its megalist of the world's top franchise systems.

A first-time review by the U.S. Census Bureau dissects franchising, one stat at a time.

Listen up, franchisors. Craft a winning disclosure document by avoiding these pitfalls.

These franchise owners share something in common: An indomitable spirit, which makes their personal stories so enlightening.

You can't always bet on a franchise success, but you can put the odds in your favor.

Welcome a new No. 1 and the return of an American institution.

Consumer spending and hiring aren't expected to increase much in 2011. But for some franchises, it will be a different story.

Franchise opps for the budget-minded.

Value. Affordability. Service. That's the winning combination for success in this year's Franchise 500.