2014 Franchise 500

Considering franchising your business? Start with these tips from four franchise founders.

It's the gourmet meal of a lifetime. Just don't look down.

Cancer, severe weather, economic uncertainty -- three franchise owners share their personal stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve success.

A focus on franchisee selection, training and operations helped Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches reach number five on the Franchise 500 list this year.

The companies in our Franchise 500 are showing dramatic gains. Here are the sectors that are leading the charge.

The sector created an estimated 11,000 new establishments and 150,000-plus jobs in 2013, outpacing the overall U.S. economy in business formation and job growth.