2013 Franchise 500
How 3 Franchisees Beat the Odds
Cancer, severe weather, economic uncertainty -- three franchise owners share their personal stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve success.
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News and Articles About 2013 Franchise 500
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The Fastest Growing Franchises for 2013
Quick-serve, senior-care and cleaning firms dominate our list of the fastest-growing franchises.
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How to Name a Franchise
What's in a name? When it comes to franchising, a lot of goofy stuff.
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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.
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Franchisors Offer Their Own Financing Programs
Savvy systems offer financial help to their franchisees.
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Autopsy Franchise Aims to Educate About Death
1-800-Autopsy tackles a need that never really goes away.
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How 3 Franchise Owners Came Back From Disaster
When times got tough, these franchisees held their ground and didn't look back.
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100-Year-Old Pizza Franchise Finally Cracks the Franchise 500
It's been a long road to franchise success for Rosati's Pizza stores who squeak onto our ranking at number 499.
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How Anytime Fitness Broke into the Franchise 500 Top 10
Convenience and online strategy drive rapid growth for the 24-hour micro-gym franchise.
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The Top 10 Franchises for 2013
With new strategies for growth, these powerhouses lead our ranking.
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Top Franchise for 2013: Hampton Hotels
International growth helps keep Hampton Hotels at No. 1 for a third year.
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The Demographic Trends Driving Growth in Franchising
Companies that target specific populations are a major force in the franchising upswing.