2013 Franchise 500

How 3 Franchisees Beat the Odds
Franchises

How 3 Franchisees Beat the Odds

Cancer, severe weather, economic uncertainty -- three franchise owners share their personal stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve success.
Gwen Moran | 7 min read
The Fastest Growing Franchises for 2013

The Fastest Growing Franchises for 2013

Quick-serve, senior-care and cleaning firms dominate our list of the fastest-growing franchises.
Tracy Stapp Herold | 2 min read
How to Name a Franchise

How to Name a Franchise

What's in a name? When it comes to franchising, a lot of goofy stuff.
Tracy Stapp Herold | 6 min read
Truffle Fries With That? Fast-Food Franchises Spice Up Their Menus

Truffle Fries With That? Fast-Food Franchises Spice Up Their Menus

Quick-serve restaurants are beefing up their menus with gourmet offerings in an effort to compete with their fast-casual counterparts.
Jason Daley | 10 min read
Franchisors Offer Their Own Financing Programs

Franchisors Offer Their Own Financing Programs

Savvy systems offer financial help to their franchisees.
Michelle Goodman | 4 min read

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