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Human Resources

Why Taking a Break From Your Business Could Be the Best Thing for It

Stepping away from your business might just be the best thing you ever do for your business. Here's what I've learned firsthand.

By Chris Savage

Building a Business

From the Greens to the Screens — How This Entrepreneur Is Driving Golf’s Cultural Renaissance

By Leo Zevin

Marketing

‘Authenticity is Key’: How Two-Time NBA Champion Jrue Holiday is Prioritizing Mental Fitness and Fashion With Rhone

By Leo Zevin

Thought Leaders

Richard Branson and Jason Felts — Virgin Group’s Second-Youngest CEO — Share Secrets for Success in Business and Leadership: ‘Get Into the Thick of It’

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

An Investor Doubted Me and My Business Because I’m a Working Dad — Here’s Why You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Work or Your Family.

Prioritizing business should never mean ignoring family. Entrepreneurs who give themselves to both will quickly find that success in the one feeds success in the other.

By Levi King

Business Plan

How Entrepreneurs Can Thrive Through the 5 Stages of Business Growth

Growth isn't linear — each stage requires new strategies and leadership evolution.

By Daniel Marcos

Thought Leaders

Have You Fallen Out of Love With Your Business? Here’s How to Rekindle the Passion

Have you fallen out of love with your business? Has it been replaced by fatigue and even a little bit of apathy? There are a few signs that might signal your "relationship" with your business has changed.

By Cynthia Kay

Buying a Franchise

How This Franchise Grew 70% in 3 Years and Became the Top Choice in Tech

Wireless Zone, #1 in the tech category of the Franchise 500, is redefining wireless retail with cutting-edge technology and franchisee support.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

The Simple Formula Behind a Top-Ranked Personal Care Franchise

Great Clips ranked #1 in the personal care category and #33 overall on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

This Travel Franchise Turns Your Passion for Vacations Into a Money-Making Opportunity

Whether you're working from home, traveling or connecting with clients at their convenience, this franchise adapts to your lifestyle.

By Carl Stoffers

Entrepreneurs

I Stayed at a Luxury Villa That Costs Over $26,000 a Night. Take a Look Inside — and Learn Its Secrets for Surpassing High Expectations.

People spending more than $100,000 on a week-long vacation want to be impressed. Here's how Villa Avellana does it.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

3 Ways Context Switching Can Boost Your Team’s Productivity

Context switching is taxing, but when done with intention, it can boost business growth

By Alykhan Jetha

Buying a Franchise

What’s Ahead for Franchising in 2025? Here are the Key Trends to Watch.

2024 was largely positive for franchising. We'll recap the year and preview the emerging trends for 2025.

By Rob Lancit

Buying a Franchise

Jersey Mike’s Hits 3,000 Locations, Sets Sights on Aggressive Expansion

From humble beginnings to global ambitions, the sandwich giant's rise continues with a robust expansion strategy.

By Carl Stoffers

Entrepreneurs

How to Reinvent Yourself and Live the Wealthy, Purposeful Life That’s ‘Literally a Few Clicks Away,’ According to an Award-Winning Business Professor

Suzy Welch, professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, reveals her proven methods for success.

By Amanda Breen

Buying a Franchise

KFC Is Launching a Chicken Tenders-Focused Concept Called Saucy — Here’s When and Where It Opens

The chicken chain is making a strategic pivot towards the growing demand for customizable, sauce-heavy meals.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

Kick-Start Your Small Business With These Cost Effective Strategies

Starting a small business is an exciting adventure, brimming with both opportunities and challenges. A key to success is effectively managing costs from the outset.

By Adam Povlitz

Business News

These Companies Offer the Best Work-Life Balance, According to Employees

The ranking is based on Glassdoor ratings and reviews.

By Sherin Shibu

Buying a Franchise

These Are the Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2024 — And You Can Start One for Less Than $5,000

We evaluated new and emerging brands based on the same rigorous criteria used in the Franchise 500 process, analyzing more than 150 data points.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

McDonald’s Announces the Return of the Snack Wrap in 2025 — Here’s What to Expect From Its Comeback

The decision comes after years of persistent customer demand for the portable snack, which debuted nearly two decades ago.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

Ready to Own a Business? Check Out These 15 Franchises You Can Start For Under $25K

Looking for an inexpensive franchise to open? Explore the best franchises under $25k, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Building a Business

3 Ways Women Are Transforming Branding — and How Your Business Can Keep Up

The bottom line is that businesses should want to woo women consumers if they want to improve their bottom lines

By Tracy Marlowe

Buying a Franchise

Subway’s CEO Steps Down Amid a Major Transition for the Sandwich Giant

John Chidsey will step down at the end of 2024, marking the close of a transformative five-year tenure.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

The Largest Franchise Operator in the U.S. Just Acquired 32 More Wendy’s Locations, Adding to Its $4.5 Billion Portfolio

In a strategic move to bolster its quick-service holdings, Flynn Group has acquired 32 Wendy's restaurants in the Indianapolis area.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal Will Stay — And a New ‘McValue Menu’ Is on the Way in 2025

The McValue Menu is slated for a January 2025 debut and will feature a selection of budget-friendly items, allowing customers to customize meals at a lower cost.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

The Customer Is Always Worth Listening to, But Proving You’re Right Can Backfire

When approaching a customer who may be mistaken, sensitivity is critical — and the language we choose is vital.

By Ray Titus

Building a Business

I Made My Company 100% Virtual And It’s a Decision I Regret Everyday — Here’s Why.

Next year, it'll be 20 years since I made the decision to go virtual. I wouldn't recommend it.

By Gene Marks

Human Resources

Why Prioritizing Connections Will Be the Superpower That Drives Your Success

Establishing a connection-first culture can mean the difference between lasting success and failure as a company.

By Chris Savage

Thought Leaders

Business Doesn’t Need to be Cutthroat — Embrace This Mindset and Watch Your Business Thrive

When it comes to business, are you ruthless like a wolf or nurturing like water? Consider embracing the "way of water" to achieve more sustainable results.

By Diane Wang

Thought Leaders

‘What, Like It’s Hard?’: This Brand-Builder Uses a Marketing Secret to Increase Voter Turnout. It’s Working for 2 Million People — and Counting.

Mandana Dayani, co-founder of I Am a Voter, has been involved with "some version of activism" for as long as she can remember.

By Amanda Breen